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Michael Dwyer, the most influential Irish film critic of his generation, revelled in sharing his love of cinema, writes HUGH LINEHAN

MICHAEL DWYER was more than just a film correspondent. He was an enthusiast, an advocate, a lover of life and of movies. He was also, as many of the tributes which have flowed in since his death last Friday evening at the age of 58 have noted, a staunch friend to successive generations of young film-makers, film lovers and journalists who crossed his path. Generosity is not a word usually associated with the profession of critic, but it comes up again and again when people talk about Michael.