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The Horgan brothers in Co Cork were early adapters of moving-picture technology in the 19th century, and a local documentary-maker is doing his bit to ensure they become better-known
Though filmed in 1911, "You Remember Ellen" tells the timeless story of love across the economic divide. "You Remember Ellen" is now available to stream for free on the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive Player.
ROCKLAND — As a special centennial event, the Strand Theatre will present Silent Picture Day on Saturday, July 22. Two movies released in 1923 will be screened: Our Hospitality at 2 p.m., and Little Old New York at 4:30...
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Did Jesus tell jokes? It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to find anything truly amusing in a Jesus movie. By Patrick Gray 1:30 AM on Jul 11, 2021 CDT Jesus wept, according to the Bible’s shortest verse, but did he ever laugh? The authors of the Gospels never say. Viewers of The Chosen may have an easier time believing the answer is yes. The Chosen is a bingeable TV series based on the life of Christ, projected to unfold over seven seasons. As Americans spent more time than ever in front of screens during the lockdowns,
Comments The 1912 Irish short film "His Mother" is now available on the Irish Film Institute's IFIPlayer. Directed by Sidney Alcott and produced by The Kalem Film Company of America, "His Mother" opens with a wealthy American tourist couple happening upon a talented violinist, Terence, and his mother in a small cottage in rural Ireland. Read more Terence grasps the opportunity and, thanks to his mother’s meager savings, leaves his peasant roots in Ireland for the bright lights of the New York stage. He thrives in New York society but, back in Ireland, his pining mother is encouraged...