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# Movies

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

This year

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

Oppenheimer review: Cillian Murphy shines in intense epic about the 'father of the atomic bomb'

A stunning supporting cast and gorgeous visuals tell a compelling story about a deeply complicated man.

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Jul 19th 2023, 5:00 PM

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

Poll: How often do you go to the cinema?

Have your say.

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Jul 5th 2023, 10:33 AM

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’s a few options for weekend watching.

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May 11th 2023, 8:30 PM

The Remote: John Mulaney, the civil war, and Zach Braff's new movie

What will you be watching?

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Apr 24th 2023, 4:49 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

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 8:30 PM

QUIZ: How well do you know Brenda Fricker?

Test your Frickin’ knowledge.

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Feb 18th 2023, 10:00 PM

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.

13.0k

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Feb 16th 2023, 8:30 PM

Opinion: As Valentine's Day approaches, spot the romanticisation of stalking in popular culture

Members of the Active*Consent team take a look at how popular movies can make behaviours like stalking look ‘romantic’.

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Feb 13th 2023, 7:00 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

Poll: What's your favourite Steven Spielberg film?

The Hollywood veteran’s latest film is hitting Irish cinemas today.

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Jan 27th 2023, 9:02 AM

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

# tax treatment

NBC top execs warned Martin and Varadkar that Ireland could miss out on big movie productions

Movie executives urged Martin and Varadkar to review movie-making tax treatment, as culture minister makes case for €100m tax cap.

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Jan 21st 2023, 12:00 PM

Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

16.4k

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Jan 13th 2023, 8:30 PM

QUIZ: How well do you remember the movies of 2003?

We somehow kept it to only one Return of the King question.

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Jan 8th 2023, 10:00 PM

Last year

2022

Barbie, Babylon and the bomb: Here are the films to watch out for in 2023

If you’re sick of Christmas films, here are a few releases to get excited about.

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Dec 30th 2022, 7:00 PM

Here's every film and special on RTÉ, TG4, and Virgin today and tomorrow

Plonk yourself down in front of the telly and see what’s on.

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Dec 25th 2022, 6:30 AM

Trailer Watch: Which Christmas film will you watch this weekend?

Here are a few options for festive watching.

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Dec 22nd 2022, 8:30 PM

Aoife Martin: We'll always have Casablanca - one of the Hollywood greats

Our columnist looks at the classic movie that is 80 years old this year.

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Dec 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

Dublin critics name An Cailín Ciúin as Best Film of the year

The Dublin Film Critics Circle has announced the winners of its poll for the best films of 2022.

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5

Dec 15th 2022, 8:10 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

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

Quiz: How well do you know Brendan Gleeson's films?

The Irish actor is set to host Saturday Night Live next month.

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Sep 24th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Test Yourself

Quiz: How well do you know Colin Farrell's films?

The Dubliner took home the best actor award at the Venice International Film Festival last week.

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Sep 17th 2022, 10:00 PM

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