Mark Johnson

2 months ago | evoke.ie | Sinead Dalton |Mark Johnson

Colin Farrell has certainly been a hot shot in Hollywood for many years but this week, as he celebrated his win at the SAG Awards he mentioned two special ladies in his life. The Castleknock man won the Best Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie Award for his lead role in the Batman spin-off The Penguin. The star dedicated part of his speech to his sister Claudine Farrell, who he has worked with for over twenty years, and Catherine who inspired him to pursue acting.

Oct 1, 2024 | thecontending.com | Mark Johnson |Mark Johnson

Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Each week, we’ll rank the top 10 films in a specific category. While we aim to tie these lists to big releases, that won’t always be the case. Our goal? For you to enjoy, share your own lists, and join in on a lively, friendly debate. This is an interactive space to build community here at The Contending. No fancy intros, no long essays – just a category and a list. Sound good?

Sep 24, 2024 | thecontending.com | Mark Johnson

Happy Tuesday, dear readers! Each week, we’ll rank the top 10 films in a specific category. While we aim to tie these lists to big releases, that won’t always be the case. Our goal? For you to enjoy, share your own lists, and join in on a lively, friendly debate. This is an interactive space to build community here at The Contending. No fancy intros, no long essays – just a category and a list. Sound good?

Sep 9, 2024 | awardsdaily.com | Mark Johnson

The Venice and Telluride Film Festivals are now behind us, with Toronto wrapping up on Sunday, September 15th. Following that, the New York Film Festival will run from September 27 to October 13, London from October 9 to 20, and AFI from October 23 to 27, bringing the major festival season to a close. Many of this year’s films have already premiered, while some highly anticipated titles like Blitz, A Complete Unknown, Gladiator II, Wicked, Here, Nosferatu, and Juror #2 have yet to debut.

Sep 3, 2024 | awardsdaily.com | Mark Johnson

The 51st Telluride Film Festival came and went in the blink of an eye, as it always does. It’s curious how an event of such grandeur can seem so fleeting once it’s over. Among the whirlwind of incredible films and the cherished conversations with friends who, for the most part, we only know from the digital ether, the festival offered a brief but powerful escape. For a moment, we had the mountains and we had the movies.