Fashion: Unstoppable X Machine

Inspired by The X Files, Caoimhe MacNeice's latest collection has been worn by screen icons like Juliette Lewis.

Fashion: Freshers' Chic

Attention students! A few simple revisions of your existing wardrobe will get you As in fashion all year.

Film Review: Wind River

Icy and insightful crime thriller explores the struggles of indigenous Americans.

Film Review: The Drummer and the Keeper

Warm film about mental health and friendship proves thought-provoking.

Student Special: The new wave of cult classic in film

We know the staple youth movies – but students have turned to a new wave of cult classics in recent years.

Film Review: Una

Fascinating but flawed thriller about the effects of sexual abuse.

Revolution in the Head: Hot Press speaks to Irish hat designer Margaret O'Connor

Margaret O’Connor’s stunning hat designs have attracted the attention of a wide range of celebrities, from Lady Gaga to Finbar Furey.

Fashion Column: Patent leather makes a comeback

Film Review: Detroit

Film about police brutality in 1967 feels exploitative instead of insightful.

What Female Action Stars Are Fighting Offscreen

For all of the action blockbusters spearhearded by women this summer, actresses in the genre are still struggling to have their work appropriately recognised.

Film Review: Final Portrait

Witty exploration of the artistic process evokes the absurd profundity of Beckett.

Film Review: Song To Song

Underwhelming effort from legendary director.

Film Review: A Ghost Story

Poetic exploration of love, life and existence.

Film Review: The Farthest

Irish director makes awe-inspiring documentary about space and humanity.

The Worrying Reaction to Girls Trip's success

Film Review: Baby Driver

Edgar Wright's crime caper is all car chases and cool tunes, little else.

Film Review: Land of Mine

Oscar-nominated film uncovers shameful piece of WWII history.

Fashion: Long Live the King

Natalie King's stylish and innovative designs have marked her out as one of Ireland's most talented young designers.

Fashion: Putting It Into Neutral

For men, it’s all about staying low-key this season, as neutral tones come roaring into fashion – in a tastefully understated way, of course. By Roe McDermott

Film Review: The Big Sick

Funny and touching film addresses culture clashes, family dynamics and romance.

Film Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming

Superhero flick fails to swing into action.

Cillian Murphy opens up about Dunkirk and his relationship with Christopher Nolan

Irish star Cillian Murphy discusses his excitement about once again working with celebrated director Christopher Nolan, the man behind Inception and the Dark Knight trilogy. Their latest film, Dunkirk, is a powerful account of allied soldiers’ evacuation from France during World War 2.

The Big Picture: How cinema took on a new political relevancy in the modern age

In the contemporary political climate, many writers and filmmakers have found their work taking on new meaning and relevancy.

Film Review: Pilgrimage

Excessive violence proves numbing in lacklustre Irish film about faith.

Film Review: 47 Meters Down

Clever, claustrophobic premise elevates mediocre shark thriller.

Fashion: Georgia on our Mind

Having moved to Ireland after spending her childhood in Tbilisi, Georgia, Nino Sanaia became fascinated with fashion and is now one of the country's most promising young designers.

Fashion: Bright Young Things

There's no doubt which colour is dominating fashion this summer, with yellow all the rage on the catwalks. By Roe McDermott

Film Review: Twice Shy

Powerful Irish indie tackles love, abortion and growing up.

Disability, Representation, and the Law: the importance of Irish film Sanctuary

New Irish film Sanctuary is groundbreaking in its portrayal of intellectual disabilities – and has had a very real effect on Irish law.

Film Review: The Beguiled

Remake of lurid Civil War flick needs less manners, more fangs.

Film Review: Risk

Conflict of interest results in incomplete portrait of Julian Assange.

Will Communication: Interview with Will Ferrell

Comedy superstar Will Ferrell discusses his latest movie The House, reflects on his time withSaturday Night Live and explains why he'd like to take on some more serious roles.

Film Review: The House

Promising comedy proves frustratingly uneven.

Film Review: Halal Daddy

Irish comedy about a Muslim abattoir is well-intentioned but not fully convincing.

Andrew Garfield's comments about gay men spark backlash

The internet and the LGBTQ community are not too pleased with actor Andrew Garfield after he said that he’s “a gay man right now just without the physical act.”

Anti-Defamation League Criticizes Jay-Z Over ‘Story of O.J.’ Lyrics

Jay-Z’s recently released album 4:44 has been dominating the headlines, mainly for its personal revelations regarding the rapper’s relationship with Beyonce. However, the album has also stirred up controversy regarding its use of stereotypes, and has been accused of being anti-Semitic.

Kesha Drops ‘Praying,’ Her First Solo Song in Four Years; New Album Due August 11

Kesha dropped her new song, ‘Praying’, yesterday, and also announced that a new album titled Rainbow is on the way. Kesha has been embroiled in a hideous and oppressive legal battle with her former producer/collaborator Dr.Luke, in which she accused him of sexual assault among other charges. While Kesha managed to release some music and did a small tour last year, the lawsuit largely silenced her for the past three years as she fought for the right to be released from her contractual obligations with Dr.Luke’s label RCA. However, Rainbow will be released under RCA, indicating that she still can’t completely free herself form her former mentor.

Alec Baldwin Criticized for Portraying Blind Man in Upcoming Film

These days, Alec Baldwin is most likely to be annoying conservatives and Republicans stir with his unflattering (and accurate) impressions of Donald Trump, but the actor has now come under fire from a leading disability rights group.

Ava DuVernay to make Netflix series about the Central Park Five

Ava DuVernay, director of Selma, The 13th and the upcoming adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time, is set to write and direct a mini-series about the Central Park Five for Netflix. The Central Park Five were a group of teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of assaulting and raping investment banker Trisha Meili in 1989. The trial and publicity was an important event in American history due to the maelstrom of racially charged discourse around crime and punishment that emerged in its wake. Donald Trump took out a full-page advertisement in four of the city’s major newspapers advocating for the return of the death penalty, stating he wanted the criminals “to be afraid”.

Director Ken Loach speaks out against the right-wing press, supports Jeremy Corbyn

Ken Loach and Paul Laverty made some pointed social commentary while accepting their Crystal Globes at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival on Monday.

Academy invites record 744 new members in effort to increase diversity

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced this morning that it had invited a record 744 new members to its governing body, including many women and people of colour.

Andy Serkis' Directorial Debut to Open BFI London Film Festival

Andy Serkis may be best known for his motion-capture performances in film such as the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and Planet Of The Apes, but his directorial debut, Breathe, has been given a huge vote of confidence by a major film festival.

Spike Lee Directs Music Video Criticising Trump

Director Spike Lee has never been one for subtle work, and his latest project is no exception. Lee directed a video for Stew, the singer-songwriter-playwright, whose band The Negro Problem has released a new song called ‘Klown Wit Da Nuclear Code’ – a pointed commentary of Donald Trump’s presidency.

The Style Council: Reliving four decades in music fashion

Roe McDermott looks back over the past four decades of music and selects some of the most influential sartorial moments.

Film Review: Gifted

Warm performances save this cynically formulated drama about child prodigy.

Film Review: Cardboard Gangsters

Frenetic film about young Irish drug dealers captures the devastation of violence.

Film Review: Whitney: Can I Be Me?

Glib answers detract from tragic rise and fall story of Whitney Houston.

Film Review: Wonder Woman

Directed by Patty Jenkins. Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, David Thewlis. 141 mins. in cinemas now

Film Review: Berlin Syndrome

Unnerving thriller explores the psychological messiness of confinement.

Film Review: The Red Turtle

Studio Ghibli's latest is an achingly beautiful tale of man, magic and nature.

Film Review: After The Storm

Delicately constructed family drama simmers with emotional resonance

Film Review: My life as a Courgette

Exquisite Stop-motion film subverts what we expect from children's narratives

Wonder Woman is A Triumph For Gal Gadot

Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman is a thrilling, witty and visually sumptuous celebration of truth and justice.

The Wonder of You - an interview with Wonder Woman

Israeli actress Gal Gadot talks about her joy in playing the iconic role of Wonder Woman – and discusses the character’s status as a feminist hero.

LA Confidential: the hacking problem in Hollywood

As Hollywood faces another hacking scandal, we ask, can the film industry survive constant cyber attacks- and are we all a little bit to blame?

Film Review: Snatched

Amy Schumer clowns and Goldie Hawn falters in lazy, casually racist comedy.

Film Review: I Am Not Madame Bovary

Satire of Chinese bureaucracy is slyly funny but self-indulgent

Fashion: Blank Generation

It's all about keeping it simple this summer as white makes a comeback on the catwalks.

Film Review: In View

Caoilfhionn Dunne is incredible in uncompromising portrait of depression

Film Review: Colossal

Genre-defying dramedy tackles terrifying monsters and toxic masculinity

Jude Abides: Interview with Jude Law

Hollywood star Jude Law discusses his cracking new historical romp, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, his fruitful working relationship with director Guy Ritchie, and the film's resonance in the current political climate. Interview by Roe McDermott

Is Ireland's Film and Television Industry a Boys' Club?

Recent events and initiatives have highlighted the gender disparity within the industry – but is it changing? By Roe McDermott

Film Review: Sleepless

Jamie Foxx stars in sloppy and substandard remake of brilliant French action flick

Film Review: Frantz

Subtle drama addresses post-war grief and the tricky morality of comfort

Film Review: Miss Sloane

Jessica Chastain is electrifying as ruthless lobbyist in political thriller

Designs For Life: Interview with Liadan Scott-Keogh

Fashion: The Jean Genie

Time to retrieve those jackets and jeans from the wardrobe- denim is back in a big way this spring.

Film Review: Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Glorious Guardians sequel is a smart, hilarious, character-driven triumph.

Film Review: Without Name

Human drama needed in atmospheric thriller about forces of nature.

Film Review: The Journey

Timothy Spall steals the show in this safe drama about Ian Paisley and Martin McGuiness.

Film Review: The Journey

Timothy Spall steals the show in safe drama about Paisley and McGuiness.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Out Tonight

The sequel to James Gunn's science-fi adventure is finally here

Film Review: Rules Don't Apply

Warren Beatty's passion project about Howard Hughes falls flat.

Film Review: The Promise

Horrors of Armenian genocide undermined by romance.

Fashion: Here Comes The Sun

It's spring, it's been a hard year, and it's time for some sunny optimism.

Deb of Intrigue: Interview with Deb Fanning

Milliner Deb Fanning has earned widespread acclaim and numerous awards for her stunningly imaginative designs.

Film Review: Handsome Devil

Witty, warm, and quietly subversive coming-of-age tale

PREVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Three years ago, director James Gunn reignited Guardians of the Galaxy, a giddily irreverent intergalactic journey that acted as the hyper kid brother of The Avengers. More family-friendly than other Marvel outings, Gunn imbued his cosmos-crossing adventures, cliff-hangers and daring escapes with an irresistibly playful self-awareness – and the most charming cats you ever did see.

Doing His Devil Best: Interview with John Butler

Set in a rugby-playing boarding school, Irish director John Butler's new movie Handsome Devil is a superb buddy comedy that explores issues of identity and sexuality. He talks about his youthful adventures in San Francisco, challenging traditional notions of masculinity, and why he wants to be a mainstream comedy director.

Film Review: Lady Macbeth

Florence Pugh is ruthless and mesmerising in disquieting period drama.

Film Review: A Dark Song

Psychologically disturbing and audacious horror tackles grief and the occult.

O'Dwyer State of Consciousness: We meet Dublin fashion designer Conaill O'Dwyer

Sexuality, gender and the exciting possibilities of fashion are explored in the work of innovative designer Conaill O'Dwyer.

Film Review: A Quiet Passion

Biopic of Emily Dickinson is tonally jarring

Losing Our Religion: Jim Sheridan on Ireland's problematic relationship with The Catholic Church

Jim Sheridan talks about the challenges of adapting Sebastian Barry's novel The Secret Scripture and his participation in the recent Apollo House occupation.

Film Review: Beauty & the Beast

Disney remake only partially succeeds.

Hollywood's Ongoing Diversity Problem

As films have become more diverse, so too have their audiences – but when it comes to representing different demographics, Hollywood still has a long way to go.

Film Review: The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Chilling autopsy-based horror film plays with gender and genre

Film Review:Graduation

Beautifully constructed portrait of national and personal dysfunction

Film Review: Personal Shopper

Kristen Stewart is tremendous in this unconventional ghost story.

Fashion: Gold Standard

Ex-2FM DJ Jenny Huston is generating quite a buzz for her new venture, uber-hip jewellery label Edge Only.

Fashion: When the Going Gets Ruff

It’s all about timeless elegance on the catwalks this spring, as the versatile ruffle takes centre-stage. By Roe McDermott

Film Review: Elle

Isabelle Huppert amazes in cocktail of sex, violence, & dark humour

Exclusive: We caught up with Tom Hiddleston ahead of the release of Kong: Skull Island

Hollywood star Tom Hiddleston sounds off about the gruelling physical training for his new blockbuster Kong: Skull Island, acting opposite Samuel L. Jackson, and his unforgettable experiences during the movie’s globe-trotting shoot.

Trust us, we know what we're doing - Notorious marketing disasters in modern film

Following on from the recent 20th Century Fox fake-news controversy, Roe McDermott rounds up other notorious film marketing disasters.

Our Chemikal Romance: Interview with Niall McCann

Home to a scene that spawned Mogwai, Arab Strap and Franz Ferdinand, Chemikal Underground is one of the most influential indie labels of the past 20 years. Irish director Niall McCann’s new documentary, Lost In France tells the remarkable story of the label. It also offers a unique starting point for a discussion on politics, social welfare and the odds that are stacked against artists. Interview: Roe McDermott