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Tourists went to New Zealand for Lord of the Rings. Will Star Wars movie fans go to Kerry?
The new Star Wars will bring balance to more than simply the force; maybe it might help balance some books as well, writes Darren Mooney.
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Sep 18th 2015, 5:00 PM
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Blockbuster cinema is more interested in looking backwards than telling new stories
Hollywood seems intent on taking viewers back to the films they loved growing up – perhaps hoping absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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Jul 4th 2015, 7:30 PM
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Mad Max: Fury Road – this generation may have found its Ellen Ripley
Characters like Charlize Theron’s Furiosa are so important, particularly in a pop culture landscape that has come to take stock gender roles for granted.
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May 23rd 2015, 1:00 PM
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How to get involved in World Mental Health Month this October
World Mental Health Month takes place this October as part a month-long programme of events by Mental Health Ireland to raise awareness of mental health challenges.
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Opinion: Pop culture is saturated with throwbacks to the 1960s right now – but why?
Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is in part an ode to the decade – while shows like Mad Men and traces of ’60s sci-fi dystopian themes in literature also highlight how we’re drawn to the era.
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Nov 8th 2014, 7:00 PM
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Column: Does celebrity opinion promote or distract from the news?
Many celebrities have weighed in on the recent violence in Gaza; are they opening an important dialogue or just mouthing off about things they don’t understand?
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Aug 13th 2014, 8:00 PM
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Opinion: The King of Monsters, America, and the legacy of the bomb – will Godzilla be done justice?
Director Gareth Edwards must balance the demands of a big budget blockbuster with the historical and cultural importance of Godzilla. Not a simple task, as previous versions have shown.
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May 3rd 2014, 7:00 PM
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Column: Nothing guarantees peace on Earth like classic Christmas movie
In the midst of all this joyous chaos, it’s nice to be able to sit back and enjoy a holiday flick… but what exactly counts as a Christmas movie?
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Dec 25th 2013, 1:30 PM
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Column: Can Hollywood produce a female lead who's interesting in her own right?
The movie industry is beginning to cater for female audiences, but the likes of Bella Swan are no Ripley in terms of role models for women, writes Darren Mooney.
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Apr 1st 2013, 7:00 PM