‘Fully improvised’ Irish movie to have world premiere next month
It is billed as the ‘first ever improvised feature film from Northern Ireland’. Conversations in Bed, a “fully improvised” Irish movie, will have its world premiere next month at the prestigious Galway Film Fleadh. The debut feature of director Dean Conway, the film is described as a “chamber piece”. Its story takes place over two […]
6 days ago
One of the best Irish movies of 2026 is now available on streaming
Based on true events, this tense thriller puts a unique twist on a classic sub-genre. No Ordinary Heist, a 2026 Irish crime thriller inspired by actual events, has been made available to stream at home. Accessible through the service NOW, the movie follows two bank workers, manager Richard Murray (Eddie Marsan) and security guard Barry […]
2 weeks ago
An Irish thriller movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is on TV tonight
Starring Éanna Hardwicke (Saipan), the film was nominated for two IFTAs. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Friday, 12 June) is The Sparrow, the IFTA-nominated 2022 Irish thriller drama. Set in the small coastal town of Baltimore in West Cork, the film follows 17-year-old Kevin (Ollie West, The Listeners), who has grown disconnected from his […]
2 weeks ago
‘Word of mouth hit’ Irish movie now streaming at home for free
Despite competing with Hollywood films like A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, this Irish comedy found an audience in cinemas. Homegrown sports comedy Fran the Man is now available to stream at home for free, after generating strong word-of-mouth from cinema audiences. Now accessible on the RTÉ Player, the mockumentary movie is based on the cult […]
3 weeks ago
The best Irish movie of 2026 is available to watch now
JOE spoke to the director and star of the new crowd-pleasing comedy-drama, which we believe could become a new classic. Power Ballad, JOE’s favourite Irish movie of 2026 so far, is available to watch in cinemas now. Co-written and directed by John Carney (the modern Irish classics Once and Sing Street), the film stars Paul […]
1 month ago
An Irish movie with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is on TV tonight
Also available to watch on streaming for free, the film saw a famous Irish comedian make his acting debut. Ballywalter, the debut movie of comedian and Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty, is airing on TV tonight (Friday, 22 May). The 2022 Irish comedy drama follows Eileen (Seána Kerslake, A Date for Mad Mary), a […]
1 month ago