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Catherine Zeta-Jones brings her Welsh heritage to Kill Jackie, a new crime caper that features a security system triggered by the music of Tom Jones. It's not unusual that the actress would want to embrace her background on screen - I spoke to her. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Catherine Zeta-Jones on TV, Cork and her nana's name — 'You don't get more Irish than that'
The Welsh actress tells Esther McCarthy about her new series, Kill Jackie, and her Cork roots
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I spoke with the legendary Hugo Weaving about working in Ireland, Priscilla, The Matrix and his new series The Airport Chaplain for today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'There's a bit of Irish spoken': Hugo Weaving on playing an airport chaplain
The Australian star's new series on Netflix was even inspired by an unfortunate incident involving an Irish producer, writes Esther McCarthy
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Happy 100th birthday Mel Brooks! Plus this is great life advice.
Tits McGee@scientits.bsky.social · 4mo ago‘Say yes and never do it’ Mel Brooks knew how to deal with the studios
Well done Jessie Buckley. Ciarraí Abú! www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'This is the greatest honour. I can't even believe it': Kerry star Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at Oscars
Buckley has become the first Irish woman in history to win Best Actress, joining Brenda Fricker, who won Best Supporting Actress for My Left Foot in 1989, writes Esther McCarthy
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From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success
From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley to the ...
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From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success
From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley to the ...
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If you're going to see The Slightest Touch @dublinfilmfestival tonight, you're in for something v special. I spoke with Emma Fogarty & Colin Farrell for today's @irish_examiner about their friendship, their marathon memories & bringing Emma's story of living with EB to the world. Link in comments.
On Newstalk with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social 2.45 to talk Oscars. Here are some of the Irish and of Irish interest to watch out for 👇
What a night it's been for Jessie Buckley. My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on her Golden Globes win and what it could mean for her Oscar run. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Hamnet is as good as you've heard, a truly moving and powerful film about the redemptive power of storytelling. I spoke with Jessie Buckley and Chloé Zhao about it. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Jessie Buckley on Hamnet, working with Paul Mescal, and her first Christmas as a mum
Fresh from Golden Globe nominations and the Irish premiere, Esther McCarthy meets lead actress Jessie Buckley and director Chloé Zhao to discuss the extraordinary ‘Hamnet’
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As the sun sets on the first day of the year, wishing you all peace, good health and happiness in the year ahead - at Clontarf promenade.
Very glad to hear I'm shortlisted for this year's Irish Journalism Awards for my long-read interview with Colin Farrell on his son James & setting up his charitable foundation, the Irish producers who received a cease & desist letter from the US president & more. Shortlist & pieces linked below:
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Michèle Burke, a trailblazing Irish woman in cinema and two-time Oscar winner. I was glad to speak w her in a public interview for IFTA in 2016, some of which was later published with her blessing. Sharing here: helloesthermccarthy.wordpress.com/wp-admin/pos...
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I spoke with some of the stars of Crá, the Irish-language crime thriller from @tg4.bsky.social that’s become a global hit and is now broadcast in 68 different countries and streamers, for today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'I was not good at Irish': Cork actor Alex Murphy on Crá, the series watched in 68 countries
TG4 series Crá is being shown as Boglands by numerous broadcasters worldwide. Esther McCarthy spoke to two of the stars of the Irish-language hit
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I spoke with Matthew Goode about his new series Dept.Q, debuting on Netflix from today. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'You do your homework': Matthew Goode on playing a cop in major new Netflix series Dept. Q
Dept. Q has the Goode taking on the role in a new Ediburgh-set crime series, writes Esther McCarthy
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As Irish-language horror Fréwaka debuts in cinemas today, my feature on how Irish horror films and filmmakers are making waves at home and internationally in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Scary Éire: Why Irish horror films are having a moment
As Fréwaka is released in cinemas, Esther McCarthy looks at why the horror genre seems to be so strong in Ireland right now, with a wealth of home-grown productions, and also foreign filmmakers coming...
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Can we cast these brilliant twins in a Coen Brothers movie please and thank you.
D*o.t_s>k°y@dottsky.bsky.social · last yr.SORRY. Sorry. Have we seen this *incredible* news video coming out of Queensland? Wait for the witness/witnesses statement
I spoke with Rami Malek about The Amateur and his Irish co-star. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'It's hard to take your gaze off her': Rami Malek on working with an Irish actress
Rami Malek is currently starring in surveillance thriller The Amateur. He tells Esther McCarthy about the films parallels to the real world, and his admiration for his co-star
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I spoke with filmmaker Darren Thornton and actor Rory O'Neill about the universal experiences that inspired the new Irish comedy drama, Four Mothers. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Four Mothers: A love letter to Irish mammies (and their gay carers)
The director Darren Thornton and one of the stars Rory O'Neill (Panti Bliss) tell Esther McCarthy about the hit Irish film that's both funny and moving
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Amy Huberman stars in the new Irish mockumentary Fran the Man - I spoke with her about it. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Amy Huberman on new comedy Fran The Man, and the humour she inherited from her late dad
Amy Huberman plays a character named Jackie Charlton in the Irish soccer mockumentary, writes Esther McCarthy
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I spoke with Pierce Brosnan about Mobland, Ireland and the early turning points in his career. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
'It’s thanks to my late wife, Cassie': Pierce Brosnan on making it in America
Pierce Brosnan tells Esther McCarthy about his new streaming series MobLand, and the steps that took the Navan man to the top of the acting game
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Catalyst International Film Festival begins today. I spoke with Shane Meadows collaborator & writer, Arctic Monkeys & Plan B music video director Paul Fraser about his screenplay for the forthcoming Saipan. He hosts a masterclass at Catalyst, Limerick, April 4. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Paul Fraser on his Saipan film: 'Keane felt he got the Irish team to the World Cup'
In advance of his visit to Limerick for a masterclass, Saipan writer Paul Fraser tells Esther McCarthy about taking on the tale of Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy
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Irish language horror An Taibhse is now in cinemas. I spoke with filmmaker John Farrelly about bringing it to the screen. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Meet the talented young director working with Jim Sheridan on the first Irish-language horror film
John Farrelly, 23, used his own savings to make An Taibhse, about to be released in cinemas, writes Esther McCarthy
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As Storyland brings screenwriters including Kenneth Lonergan and Laurie Nunn to Ireland, I spoke to Element Pictures' Ed Guiney about eight great feats of screenwriting. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Some Like It Hot: Irish film producer Ed Guiney picks his favourite screenplays
In advance of the Storyhouse event in Dublin, Ed Guiney tells Esther McCarthy about eight great feats of screenwriting
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I spoke with Erin Doherty, so good in the brilliant Adolescence, about one continuous take storytelling and teaming with Philip Barantini and Stephen Graham. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama already hailed as one of the shows of the year
Erin Doherty tells Esther McCarthy about buzzy new series Adolescence, and strong Irish connections that include her Donegal dad and her Waterford girlfriend
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I spoke with Erin Doherty, so good in the brilliant Adolescence, about one continuous take storytelling and teaming with Philip Barantini and Stephen Graham. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama already hailed as one of the shows of the year
Erin Doherty tells Esther McCarthy about buzzy new series Adolescence, and strong Irish connections that include her Donegal dad and her Waterford girlfriend
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Oscars: How Anora won Best Picture and made Oscars history for Sean Baker. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Anora went below the radar in Ireland but it flew high at an unpredictable Oscars
The success of the low-budget Anora, and a stylish Cillian Murphy on presentation duties, featured among the highlights of this year's Academy Awards, writes Esther McCarthy
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My Oscars tips for tonight. Put your house on them*! (*do not put your house on them, prices might go down as well as up.) www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Esther McCarthy's predictions for the Oscars: Anora or Conclave? Brody or Chalamet? Moore or Madison?
The Oscars may not have the Irish involvement of recent years, but it's been a very strong 12 months for cinema. Esther McCarthy has a guess at who's going to win the main categories on Sunday
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New interview: I spoke to filmmaking legend Walter Salles about I'm Still Here, the Brazilian film that's drawing large audiences in Ireland & its three Oscar nominations, including Best Picture & Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Walter Salles on I'm Still Here, the hit Brazilian film that's packing out cinemas in Ireland
Walter Salles tells Esther McCarthy how he knew the Rio family at the heart of his Oscar-tipped movie
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