STREAMING: ZERO DAY
How can you seek the truth when you can't even trust your own mind? Robert De Niro makes his TV series debut at the age of 81 in this conspiracy thriller, with the likes of Angela Bassett and Jesse Plemmons providing capable support. In the wake of a devastating cyber attack, a former President (De Niro) is tasked with finding the perpetrators and seeking truth amid the chaos... (Netflix, now streaming)
FILM: DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The annual celebration of cinema kicks off with a programme of top-tier new titles from across the globe (an Irish movie to catch is Darren Thornton's Four Mothers) and a guest list that includes a right and proper pair of Hollywood legends, Jessica Lange and Ed Harris. who star in a new screen version of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night (Various venues, Dublin, until Mar 2)
BOOK: EIMEAR McBRIDE
The City Changes Its Face is the first novel in 5 years from the author of A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing and The Lesser Bohemians - while it features the return of the male and female protagonists from the later book, it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone experience... and an experience it is, showcasing one of Ireland's finest contemporary writers at the absolute height of her powers. McBride talks to RTÉ Arena below (Faber, out now)
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THEATRE: KING LEAR
An unparalleled portrait of power, hubris, greed and betrayal, Shakespeare's masterpiece returns to the Gate Theatre for the first time in over 80 years with the mighty Conleth Hill tackling the title role, a steep mountain to climb for any actor worth hs salt - he talks to Miriam O'Callaghan below (Gate Theatre, Dublin, previews from February 21st)
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EVENT: RTÉ FOLK AWARDS
Dónal Lunny will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards; a force of nature in Irish traditional music for more than a half-century, we can't think of a more deserving recipient. As ever, the Folk Awards celebrate the very best in folk music in Ireland from the past year - the live show is sold out, but you can listen live via RTÉ Radio 1, with a television highlights programme on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from Saturday 1st March (Vicar Street, Dublin, Wednesday 26th February)
Hear the Culture 5 every Friday on Aedín in the Afternoon on RTÉ lyric fm, from 1pm - listen back here.
