Actor who has a form of dwarfism criticised stereotypes retained in the story

The Irish Times what-to-see guide to the movies now in cinemas across Ireland

Review: He kills everyone whose name you don’t know. It’s a masterpiece of martial choreography

Sign of the Times: Survey suggests fear of change as 47% say we are ‘losing Irishness’

The writer explains how his four years of intense devotion to ‘Good Omens’ will never happen again

Johnny Harris writes and stars as an alcoholic fighter going back in the ring, with great support from Ray Winstone, Michael Smiley and Ian McShane

Folding durable ancient myths into disposable Americana, American Gods must first appease the demands of Neil Gaiman’s fanbase

Unionism has provoked nationalism into a thrilling tribal slap-down

There are many things we could resolve to do this year – join a gym, fight fascism – but if the TV screen wins out instead, there are some promising shows to while away the hours

Leigh Griffiths scores opener from spot before going off injured in first half

An actor since the early 1960s, Cuban Fury star Ian McShane has been a familiar presence on our screens big and small (Lovejoy anyone?) for decades – and now he’s a Hollywood star. Not a bad for the unassuming son of a Man Utd footballer