Burt Reynolds

Patrick Freyne: Once Christmas jumpers happened only ‘in America’. Now? Everywhere

Roscommon native, based at college in Florida, is thriving under the reign of Vera Pauw

Country icon on depression, weight stigma and visiting Páidí Ó Sé’s pub in Co Kerry

On screen, tireless actor ranged from Rambo to Romeo + Juliet, with plenty of trips to old country

The film, set in 1960s LA, stars Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie, will compete for Palme d’Or

Prepare for DiCaprio, Pitt, freaky dancing and an awkward Manson Family association

From Dolores O’Riordan and Myrtle Allen to Stephen Hawking and Aretha Franklin

Plus the return of Sara Gran’s brilliant Claire DeWitt and new thrills from Sophie Hannah, Jean-Claude Izzo and Ace Atkins

Deliverance star earned an Academy Award nomination for Boogie Nights