How Hollywood influences what we think about climate change Apocalyptic films have lulled us into a false sense of security about climate change Climate Change • 12 Aug
Is Chariots of Fire still the best Olympics' film ever? 40 years after its release and with the Tokyo Olympics in full swing, it's time to reassess the film with the iconic theme tune Film • 23 Jul
From mud baths to theme parks, Shrek stands tall 20 years on The film's unique brand of animated anarchy and sardonic irreverence still packs a punch 20 years after its release Film • 14 May
Why stories of male ageing are having a moment onstage and screen Recent plays and films have much to say about how society deals with male ageing, memory loss and dementia Culture • 11 May
The Cork actor, Knight Rider and the popemobile Besides a stellar acting career on stage and screen, Edward Mulhare is also a link between KITT and the popemobile Culture • 28 May
Rewatching Raiders of the Lost Ark 40 years on The 1981 Hollywood blockbuster was hugely inspired by the serial films of the 1910s and 1920s Film • 11 Mar
The Limerickwoman who was one of Ireland's film pioneers Ellen O'Mara Sullivan was one of the team behind the Film Company of Ireland which was established in 1916 History • 02 Mar
We have worked out just what Tenet is all about... Tenet is a movie that is shaped by climate change yet fails to appropriately confront the crisis Film • 29 Jan
What will the rest of Europe be watching on TV over Christmas? Forget Mrs Brown's Boys, traditional European Christmas TV faves include Donald Duck, Dinner for One, cinepanettoni and Soviet architecture Christmas • 17 Dec 20
'Blue skies and golden sunshine': David Lynch's weather reports The film maker has found a substitute for the film-set in his daily weather musings from Los Angeles Film • 02 Dec 20
Wild Mountain Thyme is not Hollywood's only Irish romcom hot mess Hollywood romcoms view Ireland as a place of stone walls, sheep and natives spouting dubious local folk tales Film • 12 Nov 20
How Irish cinemas stayed open during the 1918 flu pandemic Irish cinemas went on a highly publicised hygiene spree in their struggle with public-health authorities Cinemas • 02 Nov 20
Why borders are perfect locations for crime fiction and drama Borders allow writer, reader and viewer to see the changing nature of contemporary crime and policing Crime Fiction • 06 Aug 20
Why you can't rely on some documentaries for the full picture Facts have gradually given way to provocative narratives and opinions in many documentaries like Planet of the Humans Documentaries • 09 Jul 20
How hurling conquered Hollywood There has been a long and colourful relationship between Gaelic games and cinema home and away. Gaelic Games • 23 Jun
Stay home and watch Shakespeare Your guide to the best of Shakespeare to watch on RTÉ and elsewhere in the middle of a lockdown and global pandemic Culture • 16 Apr 20
Will Billie Eilish disrupt James Bond's macho world? Given the singer's writing style, No Time to Die could be the most feminist theme song yet in the canon of Bond films Billie Eilish • 12 Feb 20
Putting a brighter spotlight on women in film There is a greater awareness of gender inequality in the film industry, but this does not necessarily lead to action or change Film • 10 Feb 20
"The luck of the Irish": Irish Oscar wins and American culture From the mid-19th century onwards, Irish characters, archetypes and stars have regularly featured in all forms of American popular culture Academy Awards 2020 • 05 Feb 20
What Parasite tells us about life in modern Korea The Oscar-winning film may investigate Korean society, but it also says much about current international social issues Parasite • 10 Feb 20
How David Copperfield tells the story of Charles Dickens The new film shows how theatre helped Dickens to establish and hone his identity as a professional author Charles Dickens • 27 Jan 20
A short history of cats on screen The new star-studded film is not the only time our feline friends have featured on the big and small screen Cats • 19 Dec 19
How John Williams created Star Wars' iconic sound Whatever about the strengths and weaknesses of the Star Wars' films, John Williams' scores have never faltered Star Wars • 17 Dec 19
Why It's A Wonderful Life is still a winner today Frank Capra's masterpiece remains a Christmas classic because the film still speaks to many to us at this time of year Film • 10 Dec 20
Time for a close-up on Section 481's impact on Irish film culture While the tax incentive has brought a lot of film business to Ireland, it does raise questions around how and why the state funds culture Film • 07 Nov 19
