Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley: ‘There was an undeniable energy and chemistry between us’
The stars of Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s Oscar-tipped film, talk Shakespeare, acting and growing up in different Irelands
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‘Incredibly inspiring’: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley at Irish premiere of Hamnet
Maggie O’Farrell hails actors’ performances in adaptation of her novel
Hamnet review: Five stars for Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s devastating film
In Chloé Zhao’s beautifully shot, cruelly raw feature, the Irish actors play the grieving Shakespeares
Golden Globes 2026: Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal now seem certain to receive Oscar nods
Paul Thomas Anderson’s rambunctious One Battle After Another topped the charts with nine nominations
Jessie Buckley is unbeatable at the Oscars. Unless this happens
Academy Award nerds are already engraving the Hamnet star’s name on the best-actress trophy. All that stands in her way are pesky other actors
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley on their new film Hamnet: ‘I only want to make films as brave and as human as this’
Film adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel of the same name has received rave reviews
The Women of Troy: No country for women
Pat Barker’s sequel continues her vivid reimagining of Greek mythology
Long, hot summers: The danger and drama of heatwaves in literature
Under a burning sun, forbidden desires are ignited and there is a slow melting of rules
Fintan O’Toole: Covid-19 pandemic might be good for the arts – eventually
Current scenario heightens our perceptions and new artists will emerge from it
Great reads: 20 books to unwind with this summer
From established talent to rising stars, here is our reading guide for the months ahead
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Sight by Jessie Greengrass review – Eyes wide open
A slow burning, beautifully written debut on the art of reflection
Bank Holiday Hurricane review: A memorable first collection
A Belfast writer’s striking debut collection of stories shows much potential
Dublin’s Gutter Bookshop wins prize at British Book Awards
Independent retailer with branches in Temple Bar and Dalkey recognised at ceremony in London
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