“I’m a very proud Irishman” – Cillian Murphy’s Oscar-winning speech in full
“I’m a very proud Irishman.” Cillian Murphy has become the first Irish-born actor to win the Best Actor Oscar. At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles, the Corkman won the prestigious award for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. In his acceptance speech, Murphy thanked Nolan and […]
2 years ago
Oscar nominated film accused of plagiarism hours before ceremony
Accusations say that the film has been plagiarised “line-by-line”. Oscar nominated film The Holdovers has been accused of plagiarism right before this year’s ceremony is about to take place. The comedy-drama, which stars Paul Giamatti, is up for five awards on Oscars night, including Best Actor for Giamatti and, more importantly, Best Original Screenplay. However, […]
2 years ago
“The two of us are wearing the same tuxedos” – Colin Farrell’s youngest son will be his Oscars date
The Oscar nominee has revealed he’ll be taking his 13-year-old son Henry to the ceremony as his plus one. Colin Farrell, who is nominated for his first-ever Academy Award for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, spoke to IndieWire about his excitement for the upcoming ceremony, saying he’s “giddy” to be nominated. “I enter […]
3 years ago
Fascinating plot for new Barry Keoghan and Colm Meaney movie has been revealed
Could the film be Ireland’s next Banshees of Inisherin? Screen Ireland today announced its supporting of upcoming feature film Bring Them Down. The film, which will be UK-based director Chris Andrew’s debut feature, is set to star both Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott. The news of the pairs starring was confirmed today in an exclusive first-look […]
3 years ago
WATCH: This brilliant Disney Pixar short film has just been released in full on YouTube
This really is excellent, and Pixar are not normally ones to release things like this for free. As we shared earlier, the Oscars released their shortlist for this year’s upcoming awards ceremony. To celebrate being nominated, Disney Pixar have released a really good short movie on YouTube in full. Bao follows a Chinese mother living […]
7 years ago
This gem of an Irish movie has been nominated for an Oscar
An incredible achievement! It’s always amazing when an Irish movie or an Irish person picks up an Academy Award. We all can’t help but feel a sense of pride when someone from this small island is up for one of the best awards that can be won in the movie business. And although we can’t […]
7 years ago