Adam Driver, Pete Davidson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Gonzo the Muppet – Hollywood is filled with leading men whose good looks and charisma are paired with a certain striking strangeness. It’s what the French might call that ‘je ne sais quois’, or what we might call ‘Odd Hot’. Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke is one rising star who’s…
Pretty Deadly Films celebrates the best of blockbusters and beyond. Our latest issue is available now. Issue 13 of PDF is a consideration and celebration of just some of the works of one of Ireland’s favourite actors. You can order a digital download or print edition now from our ko-fi shop. In PDF 13: Pay what you…
Ireland’s international standing in the world of cinema has been steadily rising since before Film In Dublin even started. The island’s status as one of the leading lights in film worldwide was underlined today as the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. A wide range of nods in front of and behind the…
He was sexy, edgy and charismatic. From his Stateside breakout in Tigerland onwards, casting Colin Farrell was a no-brainer; he was a blockbuster leading man, right? In the early 2000s, the kid from Castleknock was everywhere. Films like S.W.A.T. and The Recruit were false starts as a star for Colin, and for a period, a mix of flops…
Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan Running Time: 114 minutes The McDonagh brothers have always been hopeless miserabilists, and it’s proven to be a lucrative lot in life for them on stage and screen alike. Martin the Younger has drawn many plaudits for his ability to draw from the…
