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# Film

Last week
16th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025
Amazon wrestles creative control of James Bond from Broccoli family after 25 films
The Broccoli family have produced every Bond film since Dr. No in 1962.
Here’s the full list of winners from this year’s Baftas, where Conclave scooped the top prize
After being named in twelve categories, the acclaimed film won best film and outstanding British film.
This month
February 2025
What are the chances of Kneecap and other Irish hopefuls winning a Bafta on Sunday?
Industry insiders say Kneecap won’t sweep the board – but it’s unlikely to leave empty handed.
Irish-produced The Apprentice, about Donald Trump, could also take home a gong.
Saoirse Ronan is nominated for best actress in a leading role, a tough category this year.
Last month
January 2025
Kneecap nominated for six BAFTAs, including Best British Film (we know, we know)
Kneecap wins Best Actor at major film festival for 'authentic and explosive' performance
Opinion: When it comes to modern motherhood, aren’t we all a little bit of a Nightbitch?
Niamh O'Reilly
Last year
2024
Quiz: How well do you know Irish actors' films and shows in 2024 and 2025?
Kneecap shortlisted for two Oscars, including Best International Feature Film
Opinion: Has cinema etiquette gone out the window?
Niamh O'Reilly
'Rust' to premiere three years after on-set shooting
First look: Éanna Hardwick and Steve Coogan as Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy in Saipan film
Quiz: How well do you know these Halloween movies?
Kneecap film set to surpass €1 million at the box office today
Barry Keoghan added to the cast of Peaky Blinders movie
'Explosive' Irish-produced Trump biopic premieres at Cannes Film Festival
Lord Of The Rings and Titanic star Bernard Hill dies aged 79
Irish film director: 'A couple of minutes in, I knew we had found our Ukrainian leading lady'
Danny McCafferty
Christopher Nolan wins top prize at Directors Guild awards for Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy
Kneecap win award with first Irish language film ever to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
‘We've never been in a better place’: Here's what's ahead for Irish film and TV in 2024
Quiz: How much do you know about movies that premiered at Sundance?
Kneecap screen first Irish language film ever to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Quiz: How much do you know about Barry Keoghan?
Cillian Murphy nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award
Poll: Do awards like the Golden Globes influence your film choices?
All time
Larry Donnelly: 10 more movies to watch this Christmas
Larry Donnelly
Irish film Flora and Son gets two spots on the Oscars shortlist for original music
Debunked: Photo of a child actor is not proof that Palestinians are faking casualties
Opinion: As Hollywood strikes, Irish film workers also deserve to have their conditions addressed
Jason O'Sullivan
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The Explainer: Do Barbie and Oppenheimer mark the return of the summer blockbuster?
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Barbie smashes Irish box office with biggest opening weekend this year or last year
What impact might the Hollywood actors strike have on Irish film?
Top Gun: Maverick was the highest grossing film in Irish cinemas last year
Judi Dench presented with IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at ceremony in Dublin
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Paul Mescal and Emily Watson on playing an 'obsessed' mother-son duo
Behind the scenes of how they filmed the 'gentle, economical' An Cailín Ciúin