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Mr. Malcolm’s List portrays a slice of regency life with a dollop of an Austen-esque romantic sensibility, a tinge of an Oscar Wilde comedy, a bit of farce thrown in, and, of course, the longing to find true love. Steeped in the era, it is a perfect Regency film. But first, we must set the scene.

The plot: It all begins at the opera, during “the season”, and a lady of good social standing is out with the elusive Mr. Malcolm. Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) fails to measure up to a “list” of requirements for a bride and is jilted by London’s most eligible bachelor (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù). Humiliated and determined to exact revenge, Julia convinces her friend Selina Dalton (Freida Pinto) to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he’s found the perfect woman…

Directed by Emma Holly Jones, this fantastic film...

A new two part special of Rte's 2005 hit drama, 'Pure Mule', has started shooting in-and-around Birr Co. Offaly. Produced by Accomplice Television 'Pure Mule: The Last Weekend' will come to our screens this autumn. 'Pure Mule' is written by Eugene O'Brien, directed by Declan Recks, produced by David Collins, Peter Norris and exec produced by Ed Guiney. Featuring a cast of Irish actors including Charlene Mc Kenna (Raw, Whistleblower), Garrett Lombard (Rough Diamond, Love Is A Drug), Dawn Bradfield (The Clinic), Gail Fitzpatrick (Strength and Honour), Orla Fitzgerald (The Wind that Shakes the Barley), Liam Carney (Speed Dating) and many more besides, the original series gained critical and commercial success when the final episode of the first series culminated with an audience of 437,000. New faces joining the cast will be J.J Feild (Blood The Last Vampire, Goal) and Diarmuid Noynes (Five Minutes of Heaven, Prosperity)...

The third annual Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin saw Liam Neeson take the best actor award for Kinsey and the Irish movie Pavee Lackeen scoop best film award. Filmmaker Perry Odgen won the "breakthrough talent award" for Pavee Lackeen. Best actress in a feature film went to Renee Weldon for Trouble With Sex. Winners in television included the Irish drama series Pure Mule, which scooped a host of awards including best actor for Tom Murphy, best actress for Dawn Bradfield and supporting nods for Gary Lydon and Eileen Walsh. The award for best drama series went to Irish production Love Is the Drug. Said Aine Moriarty, CEO of event organizer the Irish Film and Television Network: "The quality of the Irish Film and Television industries is evident in the success of these Awards. The talent coming out of Ireland is incredibly strong and it is great to see that the support is there for it to get even stronger."...