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# film - Yesterday’s News

From The Daily Edge Work Can Wait This post contains videos

VIDEO: Is this what you imagined when you read The Great Gatsby?

23 hours ago 2,719 Views 9 Comments

The first trailer of Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation is out…

# film - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Academy Awards This post contains images

Slideshow: The 83rd anniversary of the first Academy Awards ceremony

16/05/12 4,263 Views 9 Comments

Check out some of the black-and-white treasures from years past…

From The Daily Edge Steve Jobs

Aaron Sorkin to adapt ‘Steve Jobs’ film

16/05/12 1,517 Views 7 Comments

The Oscar-winning writer is to write a screenplay for Sony based on the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson.

From The Daily Edge Irish Film

17 Irish titles head for Cannes Film Festival

16/05/12 2,085 Views 6 Comments

Movers and shakers of the Irish film scene are off to Cannes to promote Ireland’s movie-making talents.

# film - Monday 14 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Whoops This post contains videos

VIDEO: Dark Shadows director Tim Burton falls off stage…

14/05/12 3,409 Views 10 Comments

…and is caught by a quick-thinking handler.

# film - Thursday 10 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

10/05/12 1,052 Views No Comments

Which new movie release is worth the price of a cinema ticket this weekend? Decide for yourself with trailers of these three films, opening in cinemas tomorrow.

From The Daily Edge Culture

John Malkovich to star in “raw” play at National Concert Hall

10/05/12 983 Views 3 Comments

The Hollywood actor will play real-life poet and convicted murderer Jack Unterweger in The Infernal Comedy: Confessions of a Serial Killer

# film - Tuesday 8 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Name Change

Stiller film title changed due to Trayvon murder

08/05/12 4,251 Views 14 Comments

The Ben Stiller comedy was called Neighbourhood Watch – but the name has been changed because of the shooting of an unarmed teenager by a neighbourhood watch captain in Florida.

From The Daily Edge Movies This post contains videos

The Avengers smashes US box office record

08/05/12 2,822 Views 15 Comments

Superhero escapism is still big.

# film - Monday 7 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Paradise

9 locations where you can holiday like a movie star

07/05/12 12,365 Views 6 Comments

Want to take a holiday – or daydream – to a far-flung location that has Hollywood connections? Here are nine of our favourite places.

# film - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

From The Daily Edge Anticipation This post contains videos

VIDEO: The new Dark Knight Rises trailer is out (and things are bleak in Gotham)

01/05/12 3,027 Views 10 Comments

Batman’s in trouble, Bane is taking over, and Catwoman is on the scene…

# film - Monday 30 April, 2012

Irish Film This post contains videos

Irish turf-cutting film premieres at major film festival

30/04/12 3,332 Views 13 Comments

Poignant short doc Home Turf makes the cut at Hot Docs in Toronto – one of world’s biggest documentary festivals.

# film - Thursday 26 April, 2012

From Business ETC Tallaght

IMC Tallaght cinema opens with the creation of 85 jobs

26/04/12 4,139 Views 25 Comments

Thee new state-of-the-art cinema in Tallaght boasts 13 digital and 3D screens, stadium-style seating – and even a VIP lounge area.

# film - Thursday 19 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek This post contains videos

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

19/04/12 2,389 Views 4 Comments

Which new movie release is worth the price of a cinema ticket this weekend? Decide for yourself with trailers of these three films, opening in cinemas tomorrow.

# film - Wednesday 18 April, 2012

RTÉ

Prime Time Investigates doc wins international TV award

18/04/12 4,630 Views 4 Comments

Exposé on counterfeit cigarette trade in Ireland given Gold World Medal in investigative news programme category in New York.

From The Daily Edge American Pie

Photos: Stifler comes to Trinity (to accept an award, not to study)

18/04/12 11,376 Views 11 Comments

American Pie actor Seann William Scott was in TCD this afternoon to accept an award from the Philosophical Society.

# film - Tuesday 17 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Homeless Festival

Festival shines light on homelessness in Ireland

17/04/12 2,156 Views 10 Comments

The classic Irish dark comedy Adam & Paul will be shown at the IFI on Saturday as part of an international festival raising awareness about homelessness.

# film - Sunday 15 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Titanic100 This post contains videos

‘I’m the king of the world’: the influence of Titanic (the film)

15/04/12 3,537 Views 5 Comments

The 1997 movie has pervaded popular culture to the extent that, for many, James Cameron’s story is the only story.

# film - Tuesday 10 April, 2012

From The Score Censored This post contains videos

Ukrainian authorities prevent release of controversial Nazi soccer film

10/04/12 6,283 Views 6 Comments

It is feared that ‘The Match’ may incite violence if it is shown in cinemas.

From The Daily Edge Titanic100

Is Titanic a true story? Er, yes.

10/04/12 16,327 Views 43 Comments

Some Twitter users have had their #mindblown by news that there was a ship called Titanic and it did actually sink. And they are not the only ones…

# film - Thursday 5 April, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek This post contains videos

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

05/04/12 1,790 Views No Comments

Which new movie release is worth the price of a cinema ticket this weekend? Decide for yourself with trailers of these three films, opening in cinemas tomorrow.

# film - Monday 2 April, 2012

Jobswatch

Irish Film Institute gets new Director

02/04/12 2,057 Views 7 Comments

Ross Keane moves into the hot seat as current IFI head goes to IMMA.

# film - Sunday 25 March, 2012

Box Office

The Hunger Games takes record $155 million in opening weekend

25/03/12 7,498 Views 32 Comments

The film had the third-highest grossing opening weekend ever behind behind last year’s Harry Potter finale and The Dark Knight.

# film - Saturday 24 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge The Reaping

The Hunger Games set record with US box office opening

24/03/12 5,044 Views 25 Comments

The much-hyped film set in a dystopian future looks set to make over $100 million in its opening weekend.

# film - Tuesday 20 March, 2012

Biopic

The Wire star to take up Nelson Mandela role in May

20/03/12 2,560 Views 16 Comments

British actor Idris Elba – best known as Stringer Bell in HBO TV series – is to star in Long Walk to Freedom.

# film - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Horror Show This post contains videos

VIDEO: How to… watch a horror movie

14/03/12 2,968 Views 17 Comments

Watch this girl’s reactions to new horror The Devil Inside…

# film - Thursday 8 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Cinema This post contains videos

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

08/03/12 846 Views 1 Comment

Cinema trip this weekend? TheJournal.ie brings you snippets from three new releases to help you decided where to put your money.

# film - Saturday 3 March, 2012

Film This post contains videos

Tale of double murder controversy for Dingle Film Fest

03/03/12 2,389 Views No Comments

Powerful tale of alleged miscarriage of justice part of line-up for Kerry festival on St Patrick’s weekend.

# film - Tuesday 28 February, 2012

Beirut This post contains videos

Lebanon to host its first Irish film festival

28/02/12 1,171 Views 8 Comments

Event in Beirut is to focus on conflict resolution as well as representations of sectarianism and violence. “The two countries have very much in common,” says organiser.

# film - Thursday 23 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek This post contains videos

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

23/02/12 1,404 Views No Comments

Cinema trip this weekend? TheJournal.ie brings you snippets from three new releases to help you decide where to put your money…

# film - Thursday 16 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

16/02/12 1,386 Views 1 Comment

Cinema trip this weekend? TheJournal.ie brings you snippets from three new releases to help you decide where to put your money…

# film - Monday 13 February, 2012

Anti Valentine's Day

Hate Valentine’s Day? Find refuge at one of these events…

13/02/12 5,625 Views 15 Comments

If you’re happily single or don’t believe in celebrating Valentine’s Day, we have put together a list of alternative things for you to do tomorrow night.

From The Daily Edge R.I.P. This post contains videos

WATCH: “Our work is our legacy”: one of David Kelly’s last film roles

13/02/12 2,427 Views 8 Comments

The beloved star of stage and screen passed away yesterday. Here he is in his last ever role for the silver screen.

# film - Sunday 12 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge IFTA 2012

‘Love/Hate’ wins big at 2012 IFTA awards

12/02/12 5,157 Views 21 Comments

RTÉ’s thrilling crime drama takes seven awards at the 2012 gongs, while The Guard and Albert Nobbs share the film honours.

# film - Saturday 11 February, 2012

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Gallery: Check out the red carpet arrivals at the IFTAs 2012

11/02/12 14,126 Views 18 Comments

Stars of the big and small screen have gathered for the Irish Film and Television Awards.

# film - Thursday 9 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge Sneak Peek This post contains videos

VIDEO: Three-trailer Thursday

09/02/12 2,146 Views No Comments

Cinema trip this weekend? TheJournal.ie brings you snippets from three new releases to help you decide where to put your money…

# film - Thursday 2 February, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Thursday

02/02/12 7,016 Views 2 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

Irish Film

Two new TV series to create 350 jobs and invest €11m in economy

02/02/12 6,530 Views 17 Comments

Two major BBC series being shot on location in Ireland – as well as a host of exciting Irish film projects – will give a welcome boost to the economy, the Irish Film Board has said.

# film - Wednesday 1 February, 2012

From The Daily Edge James Bond This post contains a poll

First pic of new Bond film: Daniel Craig’s grown a beard.

01/02/12 2,831 Views 14 Comments

Bond producers try to create hype with “first official picture” from upcoming Bond film, Skyfall. Do you care?

# film - Monday 30 January, 2012

From The Daily Edge Fur And Balanced This post contains videos

Watch: Kermit responds to Fox News claim that Muppets push liberal agenda

30/01/12 4,890 Views 12 Comments

Kermit gave a fair and balanced answer when asked about the Fox News comments – leaving Miss Piggy to deliver the killer blow.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

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