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Film & Television

Film reviews: Saltburn’s smart, pointed drama starts strongly but descends into ludicrousness

Elsewhere, a Christmas film with a difference; and The Crown makes an odd choice in depicting the departed

‘There’s a lot of sexy cats’: welcome to the madcap world of comedian Tony Cantwell

The host of Tony Cantwell’s Hit Show podcast reveals how he uses AI to help brainstorm joke ideas, and how he’s constantly writing for TV in his head

John Maguire: The Creator’s futuristic AI thrills deliver the sci-fi film of the year

Gareth Edwards’ film is a cross between Blade Runner and Apocalypse Now in its wonderfully rendered, believable future

John Maguire on film: That boy Patrick Kielty can act, as Ballywalter proves

The almost romantic, almost comedy of isolation and reconnection showcases the considerable acting chops of The Late Late’s new presenter

Anton Savage: Russell Brand may change the world, just not in the way he intended

Brand is the first high-profile person to cause Alphabet to behave like a real employer and take responsibility for the wider behaviours of those in its pay

Sharon Tobin announced as permanent RTÉ Six One News co-anchor

Separately, Ray Kennedy has been appointed as permanent presenter to the Nine O’Clock news

John Maguire: A fascinatingly awful leading man makes Afire magnetic viewing

Christian Petzold’s deceptively easygoing drama, set against the backdrop of a creeping forest fire, masterfully tackles the awkward peculiarities of human relationships

Film & Television

Hollywood writers on strike to restart negotiations with studios

It is unsure whether union leaders for Hollywood actors will also re-enter negotiations

New BBC and Netflix drama will tell story of Lockerbie bombing

The six-part series will focus on the events surrounding the 1988 bombing and the subsequent investigation

Film & Television

John Maguire on film: a sci-fi take on Groundhog Day, plus two flavours of Jon Hamm

The Business Post reviews this week’s screen entertainment

Costume designer of ‘And Just Like That...’ on the secrets behind the new season’s style

The styling team for the second run of the show is led by Molly Rogers who worked with Patricia Field through the ‘Sex and the City’ series and on both of its related movies, as well as ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

Baftas: Cillian Murphy and Bad Sisters among Irish talent up for top gongs

Derry Girls and The Dry have also received nods in the awards ceremony which will be broadcast on BBC One tonight

Shiv Roy’s best Succession outfits: from the sold-out backless dress to the power player suit

A purveyor of quiet luxury, Shiv Roy’s best outfits are a touch of class and a nod to the world’s one per cent – and we can expect this to level up in season four

Dermot Bannon contacted by building regulator over RTÉ’s Room to Improve

The state’s construction regulator contacted the celebrity architect and Department of Housing about the contents of the hit programme

Christmas on the box: 13 films and TV shows you need to watch this festive period

This season’s television schedule is jam-packed with classic films, Christmas specials and intriguing once-off programming. Read our expert’s pick of the ones that are worth your time

Virgin Media hits out at ‘fundamentally unfair’ spending code at RTÉ

Commercial broadcaster asked Catherine Martin, the Minister for Media, if she was satisfied with agency’s spending on content ‘already available to consumers elsewhere’ including UK and US box sets

John Maguire: Beautifully acted drama delves into the heart of Irish identity

In Bruges stars Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell are reunited in Martin McDonagh’s black comedy about male friendship, community and tradition set on a remote island in 1920s Ireland

Letting your child star shine

The parents of a group of up and coming new young performers talk about drama classes, confidence building and handling rejection

Film & Television

John Maguire: Two brave and forthright women who were minimised and mistreated by society

Documentaries tell the inspiring stories of Sineád O’Connor and Vicky Phelan, who used their voices to tell truths that people didn’t want to hear

Appetite for Distraction

What to watch this week: Family solidarity and fortitude put to the test

Teams face strength and endurance tests with the help of sporting mentors in popular RTÉ show