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We continue our countdown of our favourite movies released in Ireland this year
The 50 best films of 2025: Materialists, Bridget Jones and Alpha make the list of numbers 30 to 21
We continue the countdown of our top-rated movies released in Ireland this year
The 50 best films of 2025: No 50 to No 31
Our list again leans strongly on the cultural cinema that emerged from big festivals such as Cannes and Venice
European shares fall as US rate cut hopes wane and UK fiscal worries rise
In Dublin, the Iseq All-Share index ended the session down 1.4 per cent at 12,365.36
Barry Lyndon turns 50: Is Kubrick’s epic, filmed in Ireland, a folly or a masterpiece?
The lavish take on Thackeray’s novel received mixed reviews on its first release, but has secured its place among the greats
More Irish firms sticking with diversity policies, EY survey suggests
Many US companies have changed policies on diversity and inclusion due to hostility from Trump administration
The People’s Joker: The most innovative superhero film of the decade
Warner Bros and DC Films don’t like it but Vera Drew’s punk bildungsroman leaves rivals in the shade
Harry Potter hyperfans will be putting their faith in the new TV reboot. But be careful what you wish for
Warner Bros has shown restraint in waiting so long to resurrect JK Rowling’s stories. Potterites will be counting on a word-perfect adaptation
One of Stanley Kubrick’s greatest films was made free to watch on YouTube. It’s a sign of the trouble movie studios are in
Warner Bros’ experiment with Barry Lyndon and Michael Collins is a sign of its contortions as it tries to reshape itself to modern viewing habits
Ryanair dominates Irish market with share buyback announcement
European stocks were flat after latest US jobless claims data helped ease concerns of slowdown
Warner Bros sales fall short with movie misses and poor ad sales
Media giant reports sales of $9.96 billion in the first quarter, worse than analysts had expected
Why does Warner Bros want to erase its buzzy film Coyote Vs Acme?
Donald Clarke: The same studio shelved its latest $70 million Batgirl film 18 months ago. What is going on?
Film extra accuses Russell Brand of sexual assault in New York lawsuit
Suit follows recent allegations by women accusing Brand of sexual assault and inappropriate behaviour
Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
Breakthrough could pave way for agreement with striking actors’ union
Michael Gandolfini: ‘I was always, like, I want to make my dad proud’
James Gandolfini’s son on taking on his father’s iconic role as a young Tony Soprano
Let’s go crazy: Prince’s most eye-catching custom heels, from his 3,000-pair collection
From Purple Rain and Raspberry Beret to LoveSexy, 300 pairs are on show at Paisley Park
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow streaming release
Actor claims studio breached contract by releasing standalone Marvel film on Disney+
Screen Ireland’s Désirée Finnegan rewrites script for 2020
Interview: CEO of film, TV and animation agency explains changed focus since Covid-19
Paris Jackson as Jesus: 260,000 sign petition to block ‘Christianophobic garbage’
Online petition claims Michael Jackson’s daughter will play Jesus as a lesbian in Habit
Gone with the Wind returns to HBO Max with disclaimer
Service inserts two videos including panel discussion debating its ‘complicated legacy’
Ben Affleck: ‘It took me a long time to admit I am an alcoholic’
The Oscar-winning writer and Hollywood actor tried to drink away the pain. Now he’s trying honesty
Screen Ireland hopes for happy ending despite Brexit sadness
Chief executive Désirée Finnegan signals return of cherished slate funding for producers
Joaquin Phoenix: ‘You’re driving down the street, you go, Again? This face? It is so tired. Enough’
How did the unpredictable star figure out his Joker character? He’s in no hurry to explain
Joker: final trailer with Joaquin Phoenix as supervillain released
Phoenix plays the nascent Joker as a struggling stand-up comic who goes over to the dark side
Screen Ireland appoints Désirée Finnegan as new chief executive
Marketing and publicity expert will lead Irish film, television and animation body
‘Jennifer Aniston cried in my lap’: the inside story of Friends
In 1994 the sitcom was just another TV pilot. How did it break through? Cast members reveal all
John Lasseter, Pixar cofounder ousted over #MeToo, returns to Hollywood
Toy Story creator toppled after #MeToo claims to join Mission: Impossible producer
‘A Star Is Born’: Bradley Cooper isn’t really into talking to me
In his first film as director the star wrangles with the celebrity industrial complex. So you can imagine how this interview goes
‘The Sopranos’ to make a comeback in a big-screen prequel
‘The Many Saints of Newark’ is set in the racial tension of 1960s New Jersey
Is Wonder Woman a feminist in hot pants?
Like Princess Leia or Miss Piggy, Wonder Woman is the token girl on a boy’s adventure
Latest Wonder Woman trailer: this is war
Gal Gadot’s character shows off dark side in the latest look at the Warner Brothers film based on the DC comic
Harry Potter and the riddle of RBS’ disappearing tax bill
Royal Bank of Scotland conjured up at least £1 bn in tax breaks by investing in financing deals for movies including Harry Potter films
Guinness owner Diageo biggest outdoor advertiser in 2015
Out-of-home market rose 6 per cent as McDonald’s and Eir come second and third in spending table
Choice Music Prize Shortlist announced
Girl Band, Villagers and Róisín Murphy among the shortlist for the Irish album of the year prize
Star Wars smashes records with $517m opening weekend
Movie smashes multiple box office records in largest opening weekend ever in US
John Lewis Christmas advert raises issue of loneliness
Retailer supports Age UK with Man on the Moon advert, asks us to remember the elderly
US judge rules ‘Happy Birthday’ copyright invalid
Warner collects $2m yearly in royalties for one of the world’s most recognisable songs
Lego first-half sales up 23% helped by growth in Asia
Danish toymaker is expanding in Asia to tap emerging markets
Travel writer, London: The penny jar was raided for a trip to Hogwarts
Karen Kelly Maguire and her daughter found their own magic on the Warner Bros Harry Potter Tour
Time Warner’s quarterly profit defies analysts’ estimates
Revenue rises 8% from success of video streaming service and Batman video game
EU steps up complaint against Sky UK, Hollywood studios
Antitrust case follows 2014 investigation into curbs on sale of movie and TV content
Orson Welles: Man, myth and ‘Magic’
‘He wasn’t really difficult,’ says Chuck Workman, director of a compelling new documentary about one of cinema’s giants
In one-day battle against Apple, pop star shows her power
Singer has rare ability to influence music business at time of deep anxiety about value of music in digital age
US country musician shot dead by bounty hunter in gunfight
Randy Howard was wanted on DUI charge, previously shared stage with Willie Nelson
Australia World Cup bid had no chance, says Lowy
Lowy concedes that payment to Trinidad was attempt to secure Jack Warner’s vote
Fifa scandal: Warner says ‘avalanche’ is coming
Key figure in corruption case says his life is in danger and he will no longer keep secrets
Fifa’s woes of recent years: a timeline
Events building up to resignation of Sepp Blatter took place over lengthy period
Rich List: Wealthiest 250 in Ireland worth €75bn all told
Sunday Times Rich List claims Ireland is home to 13 billionaires, worth €38bn in total
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