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Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Liam The Monster

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Liam Neeson and Ciaran Hinds have wrapped up their latest prestige project – Martin Scorsese’s new movie. The film’s producer recently said Scorsese is now editing the movie Silence, which is about the persecution of two Jesuit priests in 17th Century Japan. (In other words, it’s a far cry from being yet another movie in which Liam Neeson cracks skulls to save someone with his … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Liam The Monster

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Trainspotting – The Sequel

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Speaking of folks with Irish parents, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle has made some of the most respected and praised movies in recent years, including Slumdog Millionaire and, more recently, Steve Jobs. But the Scottish-born Boyle introduced himself to the world with a wild little independent flick called Trainspotting. Well, published reports now suggest that a … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Trainspotting – The Sequel

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Fassbender Thriller

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Michael Fassbender – whose mother was from Antrim and who was raised in Kerry – has done the serious art film thing, from Shame (which earned him a slew of award nominations) to 12 Years a Slave to his recent Shakespearean turn in MacBeth. So now it’s time to bring on the video games and superheroes! Next year, look for Fassbender in a film based on the popular game Assassin’s … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Fassbender Thriller

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Eve Hewson in Robin Hood

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Looking ahead to 2017, the aforementioned Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly producing a Robin Hood origin movie. The cast has not yet been assembled, but one actress who has apparently landed a role is Dubliner Eve Hewson – daughter of Bono – who is slated to play Maid Marion. ♦ … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Eve Hewson in Robin Hood

Farewell to Our Beloved Maureen O’Hara

By June Parker Beck, Editor, Maureen O'Hara Magazine
December / January 2016

December 3, 2015 by 1 Comment

I.M. Maureen FitzSimons Blair August 17, 1920 – October 24, 2015 
 Maureen O’Hara has died at the age of 95. Born on August 17, 1920 in Dublin, the legend of the silver screen passed away on October 24 at her family home in Boise, Idaho. Her family said in a statement: “It is with a sad heart that we share the news that Maureen O’Hara passed away today in her sleep of natural … [Read more...] about Farewell to Our Beloved Maureen O’Hara

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On this day in 1969, Irish playwright Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Peace Prize for literature. Waiting for Godot is his best known work, and perhaps one the most widely read theatrical plays. Beckett was born in Foxrock, Dublin on April 13, 1906. He studied French, Italian and English at Trinity College Dublin and excelled, allowing him to move to Paris to teach English. It was in Paris that he was introduced to James Joyce, who he became close friends with. Joyce’s works had a great influence over Beckett. Beckett’s other famous works include Krapp’s Last Tape, Endgame and Happy Days.

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