KATHLEEN IS HERE in theatres Oct 18
A new Irish film is scheduled for release later this month and it explores some heavy themes. KATHLEEN IS HERE has been dubbed a moving and emotional film by those who enjoyed an early viewing. The film was written and directed by Irish filmmaker and actress Eva Birthistle, who is best known for her role in BROOKLYN starring Saoirse Ronan and BAD SISTERS. Kathleen (Hazel Doupe) is 18 and fresh out of foster care. She returns to her hometown to take ownership of her late mother’s house. Though she gets a job in the local shop and establishes a friendship of convenience with a co-worker, she soon realises that the emptiness of her life cannot be filled by social media and occasional boozy nights in the pub. But a chance encounter with Dee (Clare Dunne), a warm-hearted, happily married, young mother across the road, sends Kathleen on a destructive path of obsession and delusion.
THE OUTRUN on Netflix Mar 18
A quiet revolution is happening on Netflix this March as Nora Fingscheidt’s stunning adaptation of Amy Liptrot’s 2016 novel THE OUTRUN makes its streaming debut. This critically acclaimed indie film, Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes, will arrive on Netflix in both the UK and US through different pay-1 streaming deals, marking its first appearance on any…
THE HISTORY OF SOUND update
In a groundbreaking acquisition, streaming platform Mubi has secured rights to THE HISTORY OF SOUND, the highly anticipated gay First World War romance starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, with theatrical release plans confirmed for late 2025. The film, which wrapped production earlier this year, chronicles the journey of two young men, Lionel (Mescal) and…
Andrew Scott in BLUE MOON
Andrew Scott graced the world premiere of BLUE MOON at the Berlin International Film Festival alongside Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, and director Richard Linklater on Tuesday. The film, shot in Ireland last summer, represents yet another collaboration between Linklater and Hawke, this time creating a one-scene musical drama set in 1943. While Scott portrays composer…
Chris O’Dowd on THE LATE LATE SHOW
In a delightful convergence of Irish and international talent, County Roscommon’s own Chris O’Dowd is set to grace RTÉ’s THE LATE LATE SHOW alongside an impressive lineup of guests, bringing with him a treasure trove of stories that perfectly capture his journey from small-town Ireland to global stardom. The Boyle native, known for his role…
BRIDGERTON S4 sneak peak
Netflix has set hearts aflutter with the first glimpse of BRIDGERTON’s fourth season, treating fans to an intimate behind-the-scenes look at what promises to be another enchanting chapter in the beloved series. The newly released sneak peek, which dropped on Valentine’s Day 2025, offers tantalizing glimpses of the show’s next romantic adventure, centered around the…
Irish talent shines at IFTA 2025
The 2025 Irish Film and Television Awards transformed Dublin into a constellation of stars on Friday evening, with SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE emerging as the night’s biggest winner. The intimate drama secured both Best Film and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, who delivered a memorable acceptance speech apologizing to his fellow nominees from hip-hop group…
