A summit with PopeCrave, the Conclave congregation

A summit with PopeCrave, the Conclave congregation

One of the most heavily nominated films ahead of this weekend’s Oscar ceremony, papal elect-em’-up Conclave has emerged as an awards favourite and box-office hit thanks to its entertaining mesh of political intrigue and hot gossip. “Nothing is more simultaneously ‘dudes rock’ and for the girls and gays than watching aging character actors tell each…

A Valentine’s Date with The People’s Joker: In Conversation with Vera Drew

A Valentine’s Date with The People’s Joker: In Conversation with Vera Drew

Two and a half years after its festival premiere, The People’s Joker is finally getting its Irish theatrical release. I first encountered Vera Drew’s debut feature when it was included in Dublin’s own GAZE International LGBTQIA+ Film Festival lineup in September of 2022, before being yanked from venues after only one screening at the Toronto…

Affordable cinema available across the isle for National Cinema Day, August 31st 

Affordable cinema available across the isle for National Cinema Day, August 31st 

On Saturday, 31st August, more cinemas than ever across the Republic of Ireland will mark the return of National Cinema Day with admission tickets at participating cinemas reduced to just €5 (RSP) including Premium seats, screens and 3D screenings.  The 2024 initiative, designed to celebrate the experience of cinema-going, is again supported by Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland.  Last year’s National Cinema…