FILM: TÁR

Cate Blanchett makes a rather convincing case for a third Oscar with her knockout performance as a egotistical orchestra conductor on the edge in writer and director Todd Field's slow-burning drama (Selected cinemas nationwide)

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EVENT: DUBLIN BOWIE FESTIVAL

The annual celebration of all things David Bowie returns to the capital from January 10th - 15th with concerts, exhibitions, screenings of classic Bowie movies, a Bowie Ball and Bowie brunch! (Various venues, find out more here)

STREAMING: WELCOME TO CHIPPENDALES

This sprawling true-crime saga starring Kumail Nanjiani tells the outrageous story of Somen "Steve" Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world's greatest male-stripping empire... with murderous consequences. (Disney+, new episodes weekly)

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BOOK: SPARE BY PRINCE HARRY

You might have heard a little bit about this one already - the no-holds barred autobiography that has rocked the House Of Windsor. Read it and make your mind up for yourself.

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MUSIC: CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE 2022

This year's Choice shortlist makes a strong case for the rude health of the Irish music scene, with artists like Fontaines D.C., CMAT and Dermot Kennedy making the cut - the winner will be announced in Vicar Street this March, and in the meantime you can listen to all the shortlisted albums here.

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