November 12, 1913 - July 17, 2005 Geraldine Fitzgerald, the beautiful and talented screen and stage actress, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on July 17, 2005 at her Upper East Side home in New York. Fitzgerald had been battling the disease for over a decade and ultimately succumbed to a respiratory infection. Fitzgerald was born in 1913 in Dublin where she … [Read more...] about Geraldine Fitzgerald
Hollywood
Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series
There has never been a shortage of Irish-Americans in the forever changing rotation of the actors, directors, writers and producers who make up Hollywood. Why, they have always been one of the most talented groups of people in the history of the film industry, whether on the big screen or television! It is no surprise then that HBO's new break-out show Entourage features … [Read more...] about Irish-Americans make their mark in hit HBO series
Matt Dillon in Galway
Hollywood actor Matt Dillon was recently in Galway for the Arts Festival. He brought a film he is extremely proud of, City of Ghosts. Dillon wrote, directed and stars in the film along with James Caan and Gerard Depardieu. The movie is about a con man (Dillon) who travels to Cambodia to collect his share from an insurance scam. Since the movie did not do well in the United … [Read more...] about Matt Dillon in Galway
20 Great Interviews: Colin Farrell
"Jaysus. It's getting bleeding crazy," Farrell says of his overnight star status. "You couldn't actually give it too much thought or your head would be destroyed." He still can't believe what has happened to his career. It's only four years [this interview took place in 2001] since Farrell made his debut in the Irish TV mini-series Falling For a Dancer, after he had opted out … [Read more...] about 20 Great Interviews: Colin Farrell
20 Great Interviews: John Huston
Was it good for you?" asked the legendary director John Huston, his distinctive voice bellowing across the sound stage. "Fine, perfect," replied assistant director Tommy Shaw, a stout, white-bearded terrier of a man, who in turn motioned to Fred Murphy, the cinematographer, and asked, "How was it for you?" "Good," said Murphy, ever so politely. "Couldn't have been … [Read more...] about 20 Great Interviews: John Huston