Tax `uncertainty' concerns film sectorFilm industry representatives have reacted angrily to the announcement that Section 481 tax reliefs for investment in film production…Fri Feb 12 1999 - 00:00
VCRThe most successful cinema release of 1998 bears the unmistakable imprint of its producer, Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael…Fri Feb 05 1999 - 00:00
VCRIt didn't quite sink without trace, but this blockbuster version of the classic monster movie didn't make the splash its makers…Fri Jan 08 1999 - 00:00
Galactic peacekeepers, earthly troublemakersThe ninth instalment in one of the longest-running movie franchises, and the third with the Next Generation cast, Star Trek: …Thu Dec 31 1998 - 00:00
To buyPat Comer's fly-on-the-dressing-room-wall account of the progress of the Galway football team to All-Ireland success last summer…Fri Dec 11 1998 - 00:00
De Valera acknowledges film industry fears on tax schemeThere are serious concerns in the Irish film industry regarding the future of the Section 481 tax incentive scheme, which has…Wed Dec 09 1998 - 00:00
RTE puts emphasis on film premieres in line-up for Christmas and new yearRTE has announced a range of musical events, seasonal specials and film premieres for its Christmas schedules this yearThu Dec 03 1998 - 00:00
Spacey prefers live theatre to film roles"As a film actor, you're not really involved in the storytelling process, which is why theatre is more satisfying for me," Kevin…Wed Nov 18 1998 - 00:00
National identity discussed at IFC conferenceThe political progress of the last year will be lost if the impasse over decommissioning is not resolved by January, according…Mon Nov 16 1998 - 00:00
New tv channel gets off to a low-key startAfter all the speculation, when tv3 finally took to the air at 5.30 p.mMon Sept 21 1998 - 01:00
Dublin Film Festival FlurryThe Dublin Film Festival is still in need of a major sponsor, the absence of which has put some considerable strain on its finances…Thu Sept 17 1998 - 01:00
One-stop film shopThe recently-formed Irish Screen Commission has appointed independent filmmaker and former public relations consultant, Roger…Fri Aug 28 1998 - 01:00
RTE 1 to launch 24-hour schedule in autumnRTE 1 will operate a full 24-hour schedule from September 4th, according to plans announced yesterday. €1 and Network 2.Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00
Maureen O'Sullivan dies, aged 87The Irish-born actress and film star Maureen O'Sullivan has died, aged 87Wed Jun 24 1998 - 01:00
Oscar-winning Frances delights full houseFrances McDormand certainly knows how to get an audience in the palm of her handMon Jun 22 1998 - 01:00
Life's a beachHe's known as the most influential television dramatist of his generation, but Alan Bleasdale also has a personal policy of promoting…Sat May 23 1998 - 01:00
Writer Wolf Mankowitz dies, aged 73Screenwriter, novelist and playwright Wolf Mankowitz has died aged 73 after a long illness in west CorkSat May 23 1998 - 01:00
Nova Scotia neuroses"The Hanging Garden" (Members and Guests) IFC, Dublin The Canadian writer-director Thom Fitzgerald's impressive debut feature…Fri May 22 1998 - 01:00
Camp goes mainstream (so what's left now?)The Eurovision Song Contest (RTE 1, BBC 1, Saturday)Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Angst amongst the family`Nothing is more remote than the recent past," says Declan Kiberd in a special edition of RTE's books programme, Undercover, …Sat May 16 1998 - 01:00
Scorsese delights fans with secrets of his art"It reminds me of the old Dean Martin line: `How did all these people get in my room?' " quipped Martin ScorseseMon May 11 1998 - 01:00
New cinema exhibition fund established by Arts CouncilThe Arts Council should support the exhibition of a wider range of international cinema, including Irish-made films, at venues…Tue Apr 28 1998 - 01:00
A star is rebornAn impassive, black man-mountain guards the entrance to the hotel suite - the message is clear: Movie Star at WorkSat Apr 04 1998 - 01:00
The best Children's programmes over ChristmasCulabula (TnaG, Christmas Eve from 1.30 p.mWed Dec 24 1997 - 00:00
PreviewMonday True Lives: In Production - Joe Dowling At The Guthrie (RTE 1, 8 p.mSat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
PreviewMONDAY Movers And Shakers (Channel 4, 8 p.m.) First of a six-part series about indoor games and those who play themSat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Disney CultureSir, - Eamon Sweeney (October 22nd) takes me to task for a reference to "Aegean" instead of "Augean" stables in an article on…Sat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
Muscle men and mystery men"L'Appartement" (members and guests only) IFC, DublinFri Oct 17 1997 - 01:00