DC Universe in fresh hands
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 17, 2025
With comic book movies experiencing an alarming decline in commercial returns and audience interest, Superman (2025) was a risky venture. Especially since the character has a colossal reputation, and every incarnation of Superman that followed Christoper Reeve’s beloved 1978 version has been met with fan disappointment and mostly negative critical reaction. However if anyone could make Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, soar again, it was James Gunn.
Read more ...Irish psychological thriller to premier at Fleadh
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
I Hope We Can Still Be Friends is the innocent-sounding title for a new, revenge thriller filmed around Galway to be premiered tonight, Thursday, July 10.
Read more ...FILM REVIEW: The Shrouds
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 10, 2025
A deeply personal, thought-provoking film about grief and memory with a discomfiting sci-fi invention at its centre.
Read more ...All families are mad
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
In the aftermath of their father’s death, four estranged siblings are called back to their childhood home to decide the future of the family estate.
Read more ...MOVIE REVIEW: F1
Films Reviews Thu, Jul 03, 2025
After the resounding success of Top Gun: Maverick (2022), director Joseph Kosinski endeavours to replicate that potent formula with F1.
Read more ...Slieve Aughty on screen at Galway Film Fleadh
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The world premiere of Marina Levitina’s latest documentary, on the people and beauty of the Graney Valley in East Clare, will be screened next Wednesday, July 9, as part of the 37th Galway Film Fleadh.
Read more ...Almost 100 feature films at this year’s Fleadh
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
The 37th Galway Film Fleadh will feature 31 world premieres, and 11 European premieres from 44 countries, plus 46 Irish premieres, totalling 96 feature films overall.
Read more ...The colour of healing
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Catherine’s life is changed the moment she discovers her husband dead, alone and motionless inside their glasshouse. What unfolds over the following days is a raw exploration of grief, financial hardship, isolating rural loneliness, and a fierce emotional awakening that challenges everything she thought she knew.
Read more ...‘The Last of Us’ director to give movie masterclass
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Born in Iran and based in Denmark, Abbasi’s fourth feature, The Apprentice, premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival — his third Cannes selection—and was nominated for two Oscars, two Golden Globes, three BAFTAs, and three Independent Spirit Awards.
Read more ...Film Fleadh to re-open Pálás in July
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
The Galway Film Fleadh has struck an agreement with Galway City Council to manage the recently shuttered Pálás for the duration of the festival.
Read more ...MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Phoenician Scheme'
Films Reviews Thu, May 29, 2025
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Rewatching The French Dispatch (2021) recently reminded me just how singular Wes Anderson is as a filmmaker. The detail infused into each frame ensures that your attention never sways. There is so much to feast on.
Galway short selected for Cannes
Thu, May 22, 2025
The Irish feature film Learning to Breathe Under Water, filmed in Galway last September and co-produced by Galway-based production company Éiru Films, has been officially selected for the prestigious Great 8 Showcase at this week's Cannes Film Festival.
Read more ...The tyranny of doors
Thu, May 08, 2025
The film is a fictionalisation of part of the life of its writer/director, and deals with issues of access, especially the daily struggles she experiences with doors – na doirse.
Read more ...Ireland viewed through a Confession box
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Sins of Ireland, directed by Alex Fegan (Older Than Ireland, The Irish Pub), will be released at cinemas around the country this Saturday, April 18, including the Eye Cinema and IMC Cinema in Galway.
Read more ...Four nights of Japanese cinema for Galway
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
The Japanese Film Festival of Ireland will return for its 16th edition in April, with a line-up of films exhibiting the best of Japanese cinema for Galway audiences.
Read more ...NICE film event in Galway
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Organised by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland and the Italian Institute of Culture, the fourth edition of this Italian movie showcase will tour four Irish cities, featuring films by some of Italy’s foremost contemporary directors.
Read more ...Broadcast firms get slice of €7m funding
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Three creative companies from Galway are set to receive financial support from Coimisiún na Meán as part of its €7m Sound and Vision Scheme.
Read more ...Action-packed Irish animation series on RTÉ2
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
What happens when three totally mismatched teens from Planet Eire crash-land on an ancient prison planet? Chaos, danger, and the fight of their lives. Welcome to HOLT, the new action-packed Irish animated series premiering this April 7 on RTÉ2.
Read more ...The award winning Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle opens in the EYE Cinema
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle, the award winning Irish language film is coming to the Eye Cinema on Friday, March 7 with three subtitled screenings at 1:40pm, 4:15pm and 8:20pm.
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