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# Film

This month

September 2023

Opinion: As Hollywood strikes, Irish film workers also deserve to have their conditions addressed

Employment lawyer Jason O’Sullivan looks at the pay structures for those in the Irish film industry and how conditions could be improved.

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Sep 2nd 2023, 8:00 PM

July

July 2023

The Explainer: Do Barbie and Oppenheimer mark the return of the summer blockbuster?

This week, presenter Laura Byrne is joined by journalist and author Aoife Barry, who takes us through the hype machine behind Barbie and how this rubbed off on Oppenheimer. Did it translate into box office success? Also, how will the strike by actors and writers in the US impact film and television over the coming months?

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Jul 28th 2023, 4:30 PM

Barbie smashes Irish box office with biggest opening weekend this year or last year

The Cillian Murphy-fronted Oppenheimer also packed in moviegoers for a bumper weekend at Irish cinemas.

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Jul 24th 2023, 12:52 PM

What impact might the Hollywood actors strike have on Irish film?

Actors including Cillian Murphy staged walk-outs on Thursday night.

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Jul 15th 2023, 12:05 AM

Top Gun: Maverick was the highest grossing film in Irish cinemas last year

The sequel to the 1980s blockbuster took in over €6 million at the Irish box office.

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Jul 13th 2023, 6:27 PM

Judi Dench presented with IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at ceremony in Dublin

The Oscar-winning actress was presented with the award by Arts Minister Catherine Martin.

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Jul 6th 2023, 10:45 PM

This year

2023

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching.

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Jun 29th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching.

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Jun 15th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching.

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May 18th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Apr 20th 2023, 8:30 PM

# god's creatures

Paul Mescal and Emily Watson on playing an 'obsessed' mother-son duo

We spoke to the pair as they prepare for the release of the film next week.

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Mar 18th 2023, 8:00 AM

# the quiet girl

Behind the scenes of how they filmed the 'gentle, economical' An Cailín Ciúin

Cinematographer Kate McCullough gives us an insight into the making of the Oscar-nominated film.

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Mar 14th 2023, 11:30 PM

Catherine Martin to meet with Sony and Disney studios during LA trade mission to Oscars

Martin will seek to strengthen working relationships between the Irish screen sector and some of the world’s largest film studios.

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Mar 8th 2023, 6:30 AM

# irish stories

Banshees and Bad Sisters lead nominations at competitive IFTA awards

The Academy has announced the nominees for this year’s awards in a list that features critically acclaimed films and TV dramas.

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Mar 7th 2023, 10:01 AM

Opinion: 'You've never fled from your country - you've gone away, but you weren't forced'

Filmmaker Dennis Harvey writes about what drove him to make a documentary about migration – both his own, and friends from abroad.

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Feb 19th 2023, 8:30 AM

Is nuclear energy the key to curbing climate change?

That’s what a new Irish documentary explores.

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Feb 18th 2023, 8:30 AM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Feb 16th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Feb 9th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 8:30 PM

Growth and impact of Irish film highlighted as Screen Ireland unveils its slate for 2023

Director John Carney and actors Charlene McKenna, Eve Hewson and Eva Birthistle were among the talent at today’s event.

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Jan 31st 2023, 2:04 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Jan 26th 2023, 8:30 PM

Opinion: You might not know the name Artavazd Pelechian, but this cult film director matters

Director Tadhg O’Sullivan writes about why the cult director is a must-see at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 7:00 PM

# ireland on film

How the Irish-language film An Cailín Ciúin became an Oscar contender

The director, producer and Screen Ireland talk us through publicity, marketing and distributing the lauded film across the world.

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Jan 21st 2023, 9:30 AM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Jan 19th 2023, 8:30 PM

Cate Blanchett on Tár: 'I don't think there was ever a safety net with the whole thing'

The Australian actor talks about her latest role as a controversial conductor in the Oscar-tipped Tár.

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Jan 14th 2023, 8:00 AM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Jan 13th 2023, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Jan 5th 2023, 8:30 PM

Last year

2022

Larry Donnelly: Ten more movies to watch at Christmas

In our columnist’s humble opinion, these films are perfect to watch in the halcyon days sandwiched between Christmas and New Year’s.

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Dec 26th 2022, 7:00 AM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Dec 15th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Dec 8th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Dec 1st 2022, 8:30 PM

How To Tell A Secret: New film explores HIV disclosure in modern Ireland

Co-directed by Shaun Dunne and Anna Rodgers, the film looks at the reality of disclosing your HIV status in Ireland, using real-life stories.

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Nov 26th 2022, 7:00 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Nov 24th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Nov 17th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Nov 10th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Oct 20th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Oct 13th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Oct 6th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Sep 29th 2022, 8:30 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Sep 8th 2022, 8:30 PM

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