Gleeson family update: Don’t look now, Domhnall, but you’re no longer the only son of Brendan Gleeson making waves in show biz. In recent years, Brian Gleeson has had roles in films such as the controversial Mother! and alongside Daniel Day-Lewis in Phantom Thread. He can also be seen in the much buzzed-about TV show (now available in the U.S. on Hulu) The Bisexual. And 2019 … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood:
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Irish Eye on Hollywood: Dornan’s Wars
Jamie Dornan is working feverishly to branch out from the Fifty Shades franchise, taking on roles in an eclectic mix of offbeat and serious projects. Not long ago, he was in the campy HBO flick My Dinner with Hervé, playing a journalist who gets caught up in the vortex of '70s celebrity with Hervé Villechaize. Villechaize had his 15 minutes of fame thanks to a starring role on … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Dornan’s Wars
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Angela’s Christmas
Just in time for Christmas, Netflix has produced a 30 minute animated movie based on a Frank McCourt’s story rooted in his memoir Angela’s Ashes. Entitled Angela’s Christmas, the sentimental cartoon may well earn its place alongside Charlie Brown’s Christmas and The Year Without a Santa Claus when it comes to future holiday favorites. Angela’s Christmas features the voice work … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Angela’s Christmas
Irish Eye on Hollywood: Post-Twitter Chaos: The Kids Are in Play
Lots of headlines, rumors, and rage were generated when ABC cancelled the reboot of Roseanne Barr’s classic sitcom, which had generated high ratings for the network. The controversial star – a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, which was evident in the politically-charged show – had sent racist material out on social media. ABC ultimately yanked Barr’s new program … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: Post-Twitter Chaos: The Kids Are in Play
Irish Eye on Hollywood: A Bet on the Right Horse
Another gritty New York story which has begun filming puts a modern twist on the Irish immigrant experience. Entitled Misty Button, this dark comedy was written and directed by Kerry-born Seanie Sugrue, with fellow Kerry native Bertie Brosnan producing. The film follows two Bronx Irish immigrants who make a big mistake: when asked to place a lucrative bet on the horse that … [Read more...] about Irish Eye on Hollywood: A Bet on the Right Horse