The Academy Awards (AKA Oscars) are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements, as assessed by their voting membership. Irish winners include Daniel Day-Lewis (3 Best Actor), Cillian Murphy (Best Actor), Brenda Fricker (Best Supporting Actress), writers George Bernard Shaw, Neil Jordan & Kenneth Branagh, plus Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová for Best Song, Martin McDonagh (Best Short) & Richard Baneham (VFX).
Nadine Labaki combines the force of documentary with the emotional power of drama, creating a film that is both unflinching in its portrayal of poverty and deeply humane in its treatment of those caught within it. Anthony Kirby reviews.
Michael Lee enters the Royal court.
Tom McCarthy on directing the Oscar-winning true story of the Boston Globe’s Spotlight investigation.
‘25 Years of Irish Film … flows along beautifully with the supporting lyrical framework…’ Juls Nicholl-Stimpson
Jennifer Saeger Killelea tunes in.