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Calendar: ADIFF 2016

A Downloadable and Searchable calendar for the Audi Dublin International Film Festival #ADIFF16.
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“Something’s coming”: 10 Cloverfield Lane and the lost art of the teaser

Reviews Editor Philip looks at the new and unexpected teaser trailer for 10 Cloverfield Lane, and asks why more trailers can't be done this way.
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Feature: Mustang… and the 2015 LUX Prize also-rans

We take a look at the LUX Prize winning Mustang and the runners-up Mediterranea and The Lesson, and interview the fimmakers behind Mustang and Mediterranea.
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Competition: 12 Days of Irish Film Christmas – Day 11

On the Eleventh Day of Irish Film Christmas Scannain sent to me...Paul Mercier's Pursuit, a modern retelling of the classic Irish folktale Diarmuid and Grainne.
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Competition: Trumbo – Win one of 5 books and a signed poster

With thanks to Entertainment One we have 5 copies of the book and a signed poster to give away for their new release Trumbo.
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He Moves The Stars For No One – David Bowie in Labyrinth

Irish author Sarah Maria Griffin remembers the late great David Bowie as immortalised as Jareth in Labyrinth.
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Opinion PieceWith Deepest Sympathy

Starman: Thoughts on an Ordinary Icon

Reviews Editor (and massive David Bowie fan) Philip reflects on the passing of a modern icon.
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Home ViewingOpinion Piece

What’s the French for ‘binge-watch’?: Rivette’s OUT 1

With the release of The Jacques Rivette Collection, Reviews Editor Philip muses on the mystery of his masterwork, OUT 1.
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With Deepest Sympathy – Alan Rickman

It is with deep sadness that we look back on the career of Alan Rickman, the noted British actor and director who passed away today, after a battle with cancer.
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Competition: 12 Days of Irish Film Christmas – Day 12

On the Twelfth (and final) Day of Irish Film Christmas Scannain sent to me...the lovely Older Than Ireland.
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