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Irish Eye on Hollywood: A Year in the Life of Brosnan

By Tom Deignan, Columnist
April / May 2018

February 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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 Books, Arts, and Music Celebration 2017 Honors Deserving Irish

By Irish America Staff
December / January 2018

December 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The Ninth Annual iBAM! 2017 opened in October with a near-sold-out concert when Daniel O’Donnell took the stage with his band and gave folks a show to remember. O’Donnell (above, second from right) was honored at the annual awards gala, held at the Irish American Heritage Center, for his outstanding contributions in the field of music. Also honored were: (left to right) Frank … [Read more...] about Irish Books, Arts, and Music Celebration 2017 Honors Deserving Irish

Irish Screen America 2017

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
October / November 2017

October 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Acclaimed Irish Director Jim Sheridan was on hand in New York in September for the NYC premiere of his new film The Secret Scripture, based on the Sebastian Barry novel of the same name, and starring Rooney Mara. The film was part of the 2017 Irish Screen America film series. The annual Irish filmmakers showcase takes place every September in Los Angeles and New York City. “We … [Read more...] about Irish Screen America 2017

Irish Eye on Hollywood: 9/11 and Bobby Sands Subjects of New Streaming Documentaries

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
December / January 2017

December 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Jim Sheridan’s latest Irish movie The Secret Scripture, based on Irish writer Sebastian Barry’s novel, premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, though there is no word yet on a wide release. It may not help that early reviews of The Secret Scripture have been quite negative If you can’t wait to judge The Secret Scripture yourself, Sheridan recently gave fans a little taste of … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: 9/11 and Bobby Sands Subjects of New Streaming Documentaries

Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Irish Talent in Toronto

By Tom Deignan, Contributor
October / November 2016

October 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Take a deep breath, because the Toronto International Film Festival back in September had not one, not two but at least six films with Irish ties that will soon be making their way to U.S. screens. The most anticipated, clearly, is Jim Sheridan’s latest The Secret Scripture, based on the celebrated Sebastian Barry novel. Sheridan (In the Name of the Father, In America) is … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
Irish Talent in Toronto

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