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The Banshees Of Inisherin: The dark Irish comedy taking awards season by storm

Despite its stunning rural aesthetic and quirky cast of characters, The Banshees Of Inisherin has wowed both audiences and critics alike with its dark humour to become one of the frontrunners of the 2023 awards season. The film, directed by Martin ...

19 Feb 2023 at 02:45

National News

A look at the Irish locations in Oscar-nominated The Banshees Of Inisherin

The Banshees Of Inisherin is the most Oscar-nominated Irish film ever, clocking up nine nominations ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards. The movie stars Colin Farrell as Padraic and Brendon Gleeson as Colm – two old friends who find themselves in an ...

07 Mar 2023 at 11:21

Arts & Entertainment

Irish film becomes early frontrunner at Bafta awards with 14 nominations

The Banshees Of Inisherin, the black comedy-drama written and directed by Oscar-winner Martin McDonagh and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, has become an early frontrunner at this year's Baftas after being longlisted in 14 categories. ...

06 Jan 2023 at 15:46

Arts & Entertainment

Irish writer behind Banshees film absent from WGA list for best original screenplay

Martin McDonagh was noticeably absent from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) list for best original screenplay. The British-Irish director and writer’s main award season rivals Steven Spielberg, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and Todd Field ...

26 Jan 2023 at 09:48

Northern Ireland

Irish awards season success provides chance to ‘redefine the national narrative’

The team behind Oscar-nominated short film An Irish Goodbye say they hope Irish success at this year’s awards season will provide an opportunity to “redefine the national narrative”. Director Ross White said that Northern Ireland was “at a ...

11 Mar 2023 at 02:45

Arts & Entertainment

Colin Farrell in the running to receive first Oscar nomination

Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy are both in the running to receive their first best actor Oscar nominations. If nominated, the pair are expected to come up against US heavyweights Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser who have also won acclaim ...

24 Jan 2023 at 09:14

National News

Everything Everywhere All At Once sweeps Film Independent Spirit Awards

Awards season juggernaut Everything Everywhere All At Once continued its run of success at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, once again claiming a slew of top prizes. The sci-fi epic took home best picture, best leading performance, ...

05 Mar 2023 at 01:01

National News

Barry Keoghan promises to drop in to old school after Bafta win

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has promised to drop in to his old school in Dublin after winning a Bafta film award. The Banshees Of Inisherin star, 30, dedicated his best supporting actor prize to Ireland and “the kids that are dreaming ...

20 Feb 2023 at 20:55

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: 'The real me' - Irish actor Brendan Gleeson causes havoc in Saturday Night Live clip

Brendan Gleeson caused havoc in the Saturday Night Live studio in a new promotional clip, ahead of his hosting duties on the popular US comedy programme. The Irish actor reveals “the real me” as he skateboards around the set, ...

06 Oct 2022 at 11:12

Arts & Entertainment

Martin McDonagh says theatres have refused his plays over strong language

Martin McDonagh has said theatres have refused to revive his plays in the past because he would not allow for strong language to be edited. The 53-year-old British-Irish playwright is the writer behind Oscar-winning film The ...

08 Apr 2023 at 12:18

National News

Sharon Horgan says Irish success during 2023 awards season is ‘unsurprising’

Sharon Horgan has said the success of Irish talent throughout the 2023 awards season is “unsurprising” and that she hopes it will mean “more punts” are taken on Ireland’s film industry. The Irish actress and director said ...

05 Mar 2023 at 01:07

National News

Success of Irish talent in 2023 awards season ‘unsurprising’, says Sharon Horgan

04 Mar 2023 at 23:29

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