Cannes Diary Days 4-6
David Neary dons his debs tux, fumes at French teens and survives on the Cannes diet and nap regime.
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From the Archive: Neil Jordan on The Company of Wolves
‘The Company of Wolves’ was one of the darkest, most daring, and deeply layered cinematic fairy tales ever created. Pavel Barter talks to director Neil Jordan about the making of his 1984 cult classic.
Cannes Diary Day 2-3
David Neary eavesdrops on the Danish, gets berated by a Mexican, shares a boat with Metallica and hangs out with three of a decade’s worth of celebrity crushes. It’s tough in Cannes…
Cannes Diary – Day 1
David Neary brushes shoulders with the stars and an umbrella salesman at Cannes.
What We Webbed
Things we loved on the web this week – the Irish Film Industry; Sandra Bernhard looks back on ‘The King of Comedy’; Susan Sontag on the decline of the cinema.
Interview: Conor Barry
Niamh Creely chats to producer Conor Barry just before he heads off to Cannes as this year’s Irish Producer on the Move.
DLSR Filmmaking Tips
The most exciting development on the filmmaking scene in a while is the advancement of DSLR filmmaking. Filmbase tutor and cinematographer Basil Al-Rawi gives Film Ireland some DSLR filmmaking tips.
Short Film of the Week: Watch ‘Free Chips Forever!’ by Claire Dix
Becky and her Dad are invincible chip robbers. Nothing can stand in their way except big brother Tom…
What We Webbed
Things we loved on the web this week – 100 year-old Irish film; tips for comedy & drama TV writers; Steven Soderbergh on the state of cinema.
IFI Ireland on Sunday Interview: Tom Begley, director of Tax City
Steven Galvin caught up with director Tom Begley ahead of his film ‘Tax City’ screening at the IFI as part of its Ireland on Sunday showcase.
From the Archive: Degeneration Gap
Bob Quinn shares his thoughts on the state of filmmaking in Ireland in the early years of the 21st century.
Interview: Kieron J. Walsh director of ‘Jump’
Carmen Bryce talks to Kieron J. Walsh about his Derry-based crime thriller, ‘Jump’, which opens in cinemas this week.
Interview: Joseph Kosinski, director of ‘Oblivion’, starring Tom Cruise
Brian Lloyd chats to Joseph Kosinski, director of ‘Oblivion’, which is released this week in cinemas.
Interview: Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn – directors of ‘Good Vibrations’
Paul Webster talks to directors Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn about recreating the ’70s Belfast punk scene in their new film.
Donald Taylor Black on the process of making his latest documentary, ‘Skin in the Game’.
‘Skin in the Game’, which screens in the IFI on Tuesday, 12th March, examines the current financial crisis through responses of a number of artists who are using it as subject matter for their work.
Oscar 2013: Best Picture – For Your Consideration
Who will win Best Picture at this year’s Oscars. Our statuette-lovers make a case for each of the nominees…
Oscar 2013: Best Picture Nominee – Django Unchained
Steven Galvin employs the Chewbacca defense to win over the jury in favour of ‘Django Unchained’, as part of our Oscar 2013 Best Picture countdown…
Out Now: The Final Print Edition of Film Ireland Magazine
The latest edition of Film Ireland magazine is now available, sadly however, this will be the final print edition of the magazine.
Interview: Chris O’ Neill – Twisted Celluloid Horror Film Festival
Chris O’ Neill of Triskel Christchurch in Cork City sits down and tells Emmet O’Brien about his pet project, the first TWISTED CELLULOID FILM FESTIVAL, a celebration of the best in classic and contemporary horror.
Oscar 2013: Best Picture Nominee – Life of Pi
David Neary defends Life of Pi’s Oscar hopes against fiercesome predators as part of our Oscar 2013 Best Picture countdown…
JDIFF 2013: El Cuerpo (The Body)
Cathy Butler enters the morgue and examines ‘The Body’, which screened as part of the 2013 Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Interview: Phil Harrison, director of ‘The Good Man’
Steven Galvin caught up with filmmaker Phil Harrison to find out more about his thought-provoking debut feature, The Good Man, which is screening as part of the Jameson Dublin International Festival.
Oscar 2013: Best Picture Nominee – Lincoln
Anthony Kirby stands by ‘Lincoln’ as part of our Oscar 2013 Best Film countdown…
Film Ireland 141 Summer 2012 – A Bronx Tale Macdara Vallely on Babygirl
Babygirl screens at JDIFF 2013 on Friday 15th of February at 6:30pm in Cineworld.
JDIFF 2013: Preview – The Summit
Check out the Irish-related film in our countdown to this year’s Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Oscar 2013: Best Picture Nominee – Silver Linings Playbook
Ciara O’Brien heralds ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ as part of our Oscar 2013 Best Film countdown…
Live Coverage of 10th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) from 6:30pm
Follow us here www.filmireland.net, our Facebook page and Twitter feed for our live coverage of the 10th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards from 6:30pm today Saturday February 9th at Dublin’s Convention Centre. Gemma Creagh: Myself and Lynn Larkin got some lovely laminate press passes for this year’s IFTAs. So while the crème de la [...]
Interview: Tony Donoghue – ‘Irish Folk Furniture’
Steven Galvin catches up with director Tony Donoghue, whose short film ‘Irish Folk Furniture’ is currently screening at Sundance.
Interview: Patrick O’Shea, director of ‘Tree Keeper’
Interview: Ailbhe O’ Reilly caught up with Patrick O’Shea, whose feature ‘Tree Keeper’ is available on DVD, Blu-ray and download.
Interview: Kirsten Sheridan – on writing and her new feature, ‘Dollhouse’.
Kirsten Sheridan talks to Steven Galvin about her approach to writing and her feature ‘Dollhouse’, which is screening in cinemas now.
