Philomena Lee case to be one of lead actions over Mother and Baby homes report
High Court agrees to hear two of eight challenges in late October or November
High Court agrees to hear two of eight challenges in late October or November
Cases lodged involve claims final report does not accurately reflect evidence given
A British director, an Irish cast and an African-American soundtrack – but it worked
High Court hears a failure to allow submissions on draft report breached fundamental rights
The Fine Young Cannibal on being Hull’s ‘first black punk’ and his creative renaissance
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Kravitz is starring in a new TV adaptation of the Nick Hornby book
The director who has spent 50 years poking the establishment on Brexit, right-wing broadcasters and the gig economy
The actor on Brexit and marital bust-ups in his Emmy-nominated new comedy
From war-zone beginnings, the event is now a cornerstone for the global film industry
The Oscars body has invited 842 new members: 50% female, 29% people of colour
At its most successful Irish cinema tells local stories that resonate abroad and at home
Killing Eve, Ant and Dec among winners. Benedict Cumberbatch scoops best actor
The director on why he's telling the story of a very British massacre, disagreeing with Jeremy Corbyn and avoiding 'thick actors'
Review: Homophobia probably made this one of Merchant Ivory’s least successful films
The Boyle star on his tough-guy role in ‘Get Shorty’ and his county’s referendum journey
The Snapper has been brought to the stage. But, with the benefit of hindsight, what can the stage bring to The Snapper?
It is 50 years since the 1968 Cannes film festival was called to a halt in solidarity with protesting students – but don’t expect commemorations
Netflix has its first nod, Cinematography has its first woman, ‘Three Billboards’ could struggle
Ring out (or recommission) the old; ring in the new: here’s what to stay tuned for in the new year
The actor knows all about standing up for his principles. Can he take that to Westminster?
Stephen Frears directs Judi Dench in passable middle-brow entertainment
Patricia Cronin’s installation ‘Shrine for Girls’ and a new film, ‘Leisure with Dignity’, by Anne Maree Barry
Donald Clarke: Oscar-winner will likely honour commitment to silence on the matter
Working Title becomes first British production company to take $1bn in the UK box office
The director greets questions with a sigh, suffers no fools - and is entirely fascinating
Strategy, solidarity and social are strong themes in the entertainment industry
The actor has done plenty of serious roles. Will anyone begrudge him a crime caper?
New movie Pride celebrates the unlikely meeting of Britain’s striking miners and gay rights campaigners in the 1980s. Poverty, homophobia, Aids and the defeat of the miners provide an unlikely backdrop. Donald Clarke takes pride in a cultural rebellion
Helen Mirren on traumas, triumphs and the biggest lie ever told about her
Since stumbling into the role of Amélie, Audrey Tautou has forged a singular career, one of the few resolutely Gallic film stars to become a global star. Her secret to success: ‘I always tried to follow my instincts
Screenwriter Peter Morgan developed a neat way of portraying personalities, from Tony Blair and David Frost to the queen: focus on one incident. Now everyone’s at it
From the realistic (books, video games, DVDs) to the less so (Rothko Painting No 1, Bond’s Aston Martin), ‘Irish Times’ writers reveal what’s on their Santa lists
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices