Gerald McCusker

MOVIES: Dylan biopic does justice to the musical legend

A Complete UnknownDune star Timothée Chalamet takes on a hefty role here playing the legendary music icon Bob Dylan is James Mangold's biopic, A Complete Unknown, a film that's sure to entice those dedicated Dylan fans among you.

CINEMA & STREAMING: Uplifting, moving road trip stays in the mind

A Real PainWritten, directed and starring Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain is a road trip, buddy flick like you've never experienced before.

CINEMA & STREAMING: A tough year to follow – but the signs are good

IT’S hard to believe that another year is coming to a close and, to be fair, 2024 didn't disappoint, yielding some truly stellar flicks over the past twelve months.

MOVIES: Jude Law shines in compelling race drama

The OrderBrought to the screen by Australian director Justin Kurzel and adapted from the true crime book The Silent Brotherhood written by journalists Gary Gerhardt and Kevin Flynn, The Order is a gripping and action-packed thriller that tells the sordid true story of the rise of a white supremacist group in rural America in the 1980s.

CINEMA & STREAMING: Latest Sonic fix an edge-of-the-seat winner

Sonic the Hedgehog 3If you've seen and enjoyed the previous two movies in this hit videogame-to-big-screen franchise, you're sure to be looking forward to Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

MOVIES: New Tolkien take will ring true for audiences

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the RohirrimDirected by celebrated anime director Kenji Kamiyama, this new Lord of the Rings prequel has something different to offer fans of Peter Jackson's all-encompassing vision of Tolkien's infamous trilogy.

MOVIES: When motherhood isn’t all smiles, kisses and cuddles

NightbitchBecoming a parent can be one of the most rewarding, yet undeniably challenging life-events in a person's life.

MOVIES: Moana returns for more ocean-going adventure

Moana 2In the run-up to the frenzied fight to be the number one flick at the box office this Christmas, Disney is hoping their much anticipated sequel to 2016's Moana hits all the right notes with audiences.

MOVIES: Chu manages to hit the right note yet again

WickedIf the build-up to the oncoming Christmas holidays has you craving sparkles, pizazz and unyieldingly magical entertainment, then the big screen adaptation of Wicked, one of the most popular Broadway musicals off all time, will not leave you wanting when it comes to fantasy and magic.

MOVIES: Are you not entertained? Well, you soon will be

Gladiator IIThe long wait is finally over, and Ridley Scott's much-hyped sequel to arguably one of his finest films finally hits the big screen this week.

CINEMA: Now that Halloween is over, the Christmas movies can begin

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MOVIES: These aren’t your typical big screen bad guys

AnoraGaining quite a lot of buzz and momentum after picking up the coveted Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, indie director Sean Baker's much-anticipated Anora finally gets its release this side of the Atlantic this weekend, and you're not going to be disappointed.

MOVIES: Gascón dazzles and beguiles in audacious thriller

Emilia PérezIf you are familiar with the work of Jacques Audiard, you'll know the French filmmaker is fond of experimenting with different genres and styles, but nothing can really prepare you for just how audacious and wonderfully different Emilia Pérez is.

MOVIES: AI robot adventure is authentic entertainment

The Wild RobotRobots, mechanoids, call them what you will, but these automotons are something to be viewed with suspicion.

MOVIES: Transformers transformed in thrilling reboot

Transformers OneYou have to go back to 1986 to find the last (some would consider definitive) great Transformers animation, and I’m old enough to remember repeat visits to the local video shop to rent Nelson Shin’s The Transformers: The Movie.

Gaelic Games: Antrim GAA outline a new five-year strategic plan

Jiu-Jitsu: ‘Godfather of Irish MMA’ Andy Ryan hosts masterclass

Basketball: Star edge Maree in nailbiter

NIFL Premiership: Larne strike late to deny Cliftonville long-awaited Inver victory

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT: Win a copy of Bill Kirk's superb book of Falls memories

JUST THE GOLDEN TICKET: St Joseph's Christmas show is a big hit

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