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Stream Neeson’s best 5 films

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson is one of the most versatile actors in film. From his early smaller roles to his breakout success in historical dramas and large-scale blockbusters, Neeson has made his mark in nearly every genre. Neeson brings gravity and emotional heft to all of those roles, whether in strange sci-fi worlds or in hand-to-hand combat with street criminals. His greatest work ranges from popular hits to lesser-known releases. Here are the five best Neeson movies you can stream right now.

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Emmet J. Scanlon in FOOL ME ONCE

Emmet J. Scanlon

PEAKY BLINDERS‘ Emmet J Scanlan is set to star in Netflix’s upcoming FOOL ME ONCE. Netflix has announced a release date for the TV show with the eight-part adaptation of American writer Harlan Coben’s suspenseful novel will debut on the streaming service on New Year’s Day 2024. Scanlan, who plays Shane Tessier, Maya’s former Platoon Mate in the limited series, while Joanne Lumley stars as Joe’s protective mother Judith.

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STOLEN in theatres now

Stolen

Margo Harkin’s STOLEN documentary uncovers the horrors of Ireland’s mother-and-baby institutions – essentially state- and church-run factories churning out children for adoption, shame and misery. Harkin interviews journalists, politicians, legal scholars and historians, but also poets such as Jessica Traynor, who read pieces about the pain of such places in the ruins that remain. We hear from sons and daughters who lived with mothers that survived these homes and are still searching for siblings who remain unaccounted for, and of course many survivors themselves. STOLEN is in theatres Nov 3rd 2023.

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THE LAST RIFLEMAN trailer

Pierce Brosnan

Inspired by a true story, THE LAST RIFLEMAN sees Brosnan play World War II veteran Artie Crawford who, on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, decides to escape his care home and embark on a journey to France to pay his respects. The movie sees Brosnan aged up to play the 92-year-old veteran, with the trailer revealing that he’ll also be playing a younger version of Artie too, as well as James Keating playing Artie during World War II. The Last Rifleman will be available to watch on Sky Cinema and NOW from Sunday, November 5.

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Fassbender in Kneecap biopic

Michael Fassbender

KILLER star Michael Fassbender is to star in an anti-establishment comedy about a controversial Irish language rap group from west Belfast. The Irish actor has been announced as the lead for an upcoming Kneecap biopic, which will be directed by Rich Peppiatt, who has also directed a music video for the band. Eponymously named KNEECAP, the film has been billed as a raucous, anti-establishment comedy and will star real-life band members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí as heightened versions of themselves.

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Brendan Gleeson’s Top 10

Brendan Gleeson

Irish acting legend Brendan Gleeson has had an illustrious career. Gleeson has appeared in franchise movies, sequels, and original movies, becoming a favorite of critics and audiences, who often rank him among Ireland’s all-time best actors; fortunately, he has the resumé to justify his esteemed reputation. From BANSHEES OF INISHERIN to IN BRUGES, Gleeson has lit up our screens for decades.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS preview

Northern Lights

The first photos from upcoming TG4 original series NORTHERN LIGHTS have been released. The six-part series features a strong Irish cast with Stephen Jones, Elva Trill and Jay Duffy in the lead roles. Set in Dublin north city centre’s Capel Street and northside quays, NORTHERN LIGHTS tells the story of two grieving strangers, Lloyd (Stephen Jones) and Áine (Elva Trill), whose worlds collide when Lloyd notices Áine standing on Grattan Bridge. Fearing the worst, he decides to intervene.

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