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Director Derek Drymon, who has been with the show for more than a quarter of a century, mounts fast and wacky oceanic chases

It’s commendable that Johansson gave the lead role to nonagenarian June Squibb but too much feels unearned and wildly inappropriate

James L Brooks returns to film-making with an old-fashioned, heartfelt movie that feels radical in 2025

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There were hopeful signs that Hollywood could make money out of good films that did not spring from established franchises

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Our critics have selected the standout movies released in Ireland this year

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There is dark humour and emotional complexity in this impressive debut feature from Edwin Mullane and Adam O’Keeffe