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The Irish on the Red Carpet

By Adam Farley, Editorial Assistant
February 22, 2013

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The Irish nominees in the 2013 Oscars. With so many Irish and Irish Americans nominated for Academy Awards this year, it might not be too far of a stretch to redub the famous gilded effigy O’scar. Leading the talk of tinseltown is Daniel Day-Lewis, nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the much acclaimed Spielberg biopic. Earlier … [Read more...] about The Irish on the Red Carpet

A Night for Irish Film and Television

By Adam Farley, Editorial Assistant
February 11, 2013

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The 2013 Irish Film and Television Awards. This past weekend, the Irish Film and Television Awards brought well-deserved recognition to many of Ireland’s top television programs and films, many of which are largely unknown outside of the island. The ceremony, held at Dublin’s Convention Center, was hosted by actor and director Simon Delaney. Its primetime broadcast on RTÉ 1 … [Read more...] about A Night for Irish Film and Television

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
February / March 2013

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The latest with your favorite Irish and Irish American stars and screenwriters. 1. February 14 is going to be a very “good day” for Irish-born director John Moore. The Dundalk, Louth native – who has directed thrillers such as Behind Enemy Lines (2001), The Omen (2006) and Max Payne (2008) – has directed the latest installment in Bruce Willis’ storied and lucrative Die Hard … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood

Irish Awards Season

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
February / March 2013

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From actors and directors to writers and cinematographers, the Irish are having a very busy show biz awards season. The Oscar nominations were announced on January 10, and Daniel Day-Lewis led the Irish contingent of nominees. It was the fourth nomination for Day-Lewis, who won the coveted Best Actor Academy Award for 2007’s There Will Be Blood, and previously won in 1989 for … [Read more...] about Irish Awards Season

Irish Eye on Hollywood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2013

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The latest with your favorite Irish and Irish-American film and television stars. 1. Irish actor Chris O’Dowd is among the stars of Judd Apatow’s latest comedy This is 40, to be released December 21.  O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Friends With Kids) plays the annoying pal of Apatow regular Paul Rudd in this film, which has been described as a “sort of sequel” to the mega-smash … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood