In the wake of the well-received Netflix show Alias Grace, is the Irish maid who happens to be around when a horrific murder happens turning into a bit of a trend? Released last year, Alias Grace, based on the Margaret Atwood novel, explored the role a 19th century Irish immigrant to Canada may or may not have played in the murder of a prominent local citizen. Now, due out in … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: The Trending Trope of the Irish Maid
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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Fiona Shaw’s French Turn in Colette
Speaking of Fiona Shaw (the Harry Potter series, The Butcher Boy), she will appear alongside fellow Irish actor Denise Gough in the September film Collette. Like Lizzie, the film is a biographical one, though more literary than lurid. Collette, which also stars Dominic West (The Affair, The Wire), explores the life of the titular French novelist, who lived through an abusive … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Fiona Shaw’s French Turn in Colette
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Ireland’s Great Hunger Revenge Movie Finally Premieres
The long-awaited Irish Great Hunger movie Black 47 premiered in February at the prestigious Berlin Film Festival. The movie is expected to open in Ireland later this year and though there has not yet been any official word on an American release date, it’s a safe bet this all-important film will cross the Atlantic. Though it is the defining experience of Ireland’s history, the … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Ireland’s Great Hunger Revenge Movie Finally Premieres
Irish Eye on Hollywood: A Year in the Life of Brosnan
It looks like we’ll see Pierce Brosnan singing and dancing before we see him trying to prevent the escape of three dozen Irish Republican Army soldiers from a Northern Irish prison. This summer, look for Brosnan, as well as Christine Baranski, Meryl Streep, and Cher, in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. It’s been ten years since the gang first got together on a Greek island to belt … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: A Year in the Life of Brosnan
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Domhnall Gleeson Becomes a Little Stranger
Fresh off another turn as General Hux in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Domhnall Gleeson has a busy 2018 ahead of him. In February, he was featured in Peter Rabbit (along with Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, and James Corden), and he is also among those featured in the large cast of a new Netflix film (see the streaming report below). Meanwhile, this summer, look for Gleeson in The … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Domhnall Gleeson Becomes a Little Stranger