Maggie Smith, with a voice as unmistakable as Churchill’s, was a star for six decades
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Baftas
British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards
Máiréad Tyers: ‘It freaks me out when there are people in their mid-20s who seem to have it sorted’
Tyers is on her way to becoming a well-known name in the acting world. The Cork star talks about her breakout Disney+ role, Bafta nod and more
If we want to grow the next generation of Cillian Murphys, we need to treat film like the tech industry
Politicians will stampede to be photographed with the actor if he wins the Oscar. But where are they when the industry is looking for support?
Why is mouthy Hollywood so quiet on Israel and Gaza?
It could be the most politically heated Oscars ceremony in decades. I wouldn’t count on it
Baftas red-carpet fashion: Irish men have seriously raised their game
Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott Murphy and Barry Keoghan all did strong work in flying the fashion flag for Ireland
What do the Baftas tell us about Ireland’s Oscar hopes?
The Age of Cillian has firmly arrived, but past history tells us anything can happen between now and next month
Baftas 2024: the complete list of winners
Oppenheimer takes top Baftas as Irish-produced film Poor Things and Zone of Interest also triumph
Baftas 2024: Cillian Murphy scoops best actor award for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy remains on track to become the first person born in Ireland to win best actor at the Oscars
And the Bafta for best film-inspired resurgence goes to ... Sophie Ellis-Bextor
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Baftas 2024: Donald Clarke on the snubs and surprises on a good day for Irish nominations
Did Barry Keoghan edge out Andrew Scott? And might Paul Mescal’s chances at the Oscars be revived?
Baftas 2024: Full list of nominations
Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal recieve nods as Andrew Scott and Lily Gladstone miss out
Bafta nominations 2024: Irish actors Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal shortlisted
Andrew Scott and Lily Gladstone, who were both hotly tipped for nominations, miss out in major upset
Ayo Edebiri, we’re proud to call you Irish. It makes a nice change from Britwashing
Donald Clarke: Didn’t realise the Bear and Bottoms star is from the Emerald Isle? Sure she’s from Inisherin
Full Monty actor Tom Wilkinson dies at 75
Leeds-born actor described as ‘one of the best’ dies suddenly at home with his family
‘Joke’s on you, Mam!’ Siobhán McSweeney raises the roof with her Bafta acceptance speech
At the Bafta TV awards 2023, Siobhán McSweeney joins Lisa McGee, Anne-Marie Duff and Sharon Horgan as Derry Girls and Bad Sisters scoop prizes
Baftas 2023: Derry Girls, Sharon Horgan’s Bad Sisters and Cillian Murphy among nominations
Irish talent prominent across several categories in acting, writing and directing
Oscars red carpet: Will Irish movie stars put Irish designers in the spotlight?
‘We have the talent in Ireland that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best designers in the world’
Oscars 2023: If ever an Irish underdog deserved to win, it’s Paul Mescal. Aftersun has changed me forever
I completely missed the film’s underlying story the first time I saw it. But the second screening floored me
Will Colin Farrell win an Oscar and four other questions about the Baftas
Do the Baftas confirm any Irish nominees as favourites and what happened with Carey Mulligan?
Baftas 2023: Big sleeves and neutral looks dominate red carpet style
Stars hit the red carpet in London including Angela Basset, Cate Blanchett, Colin Farrell and more
Hollywood humdingers: 10 of the most groundbreaking scores in movie history
As Dublin International Film Festival 2023 arrives, and with the Oscars less than a month away, we press play on some remarkable soundtracks
Baftas 2023: Banshees of Inisherin wins four awards – but Colin Farrell is beaten to best actor
Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan win supporting awards as Martin McDonagh takes best British film and screenplay
Oscars 2023: Record 14 Irish nominations as Banshees of Inisherin and An Cailín Ciúin lead charge
Martin McDonagh’s film picks up nine nominations as The Quiet Girl shortlisted for best international film and Paul Mescal nominated for best actor
Oscar nominations 2023: Donald Clarke on an astonishing, record-shattering year for Irish film
Academy Awards: Today’s 14 nominations for domestic films and talent mean Ireland has clocked up its most successful day ever at this stage of the race
Yes, The Banshees of Inisherin is up for 10 Baftas. But is it just more Martin McDonagh shtick?
Martin McDonagh’s film has been widely acclaimed and looks set for Oscar success. There’s so much to admire about it, and yet...
An unprecedented year for Irish talent: Donald Clarke on the 2023 Bafta nominations
Colm Bairéad’s Irish-language film An Cailín Ciúin continues astonishing run with two nominations as Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin bags 10 nods
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