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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Cinema-goer who 'had my mind polluted' among complaints to film regulator
Appalled cinema-goers have written to complain over sex and violence being shown on Irish film screens, with one remarking they felt their 'mind was polluted' after watching a multi-Oscar winning movie. The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) has released details of correspondence it has received so far this year, which referenced seven different films, including award-winning movies The Brutalist and Anora. Most related to the film's age rating being too lenient, while others referenced the bad language and sexual content in them. A mother who had just brought her son to see the 15A-rated We Live In Time, a romantic drama starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, was one of those who wrote in. 'I had no idea from the advertisement that there would be sexual content and nude scenes in the movie,' she said. It was embarrassing to take my 14-year-old son to watch the movie. Being a Catholic mom, this movie in my view should not be viewed by young adults in cinema and should not be screened at all. Another went to see The Brutalist and, having seen it won many awards, assumed it 'must be good'. 'I can honestly say I feel my mind has been polluted by watching that film,' the person wrote. 'It had a 16 rating, which I feel is appalling. I am 52 years old and the extreme pornography I saw last night at that film was most certainly not suitable for me, without my consent, and [should have] an 18 rating on it.' One took exception to the Barry Keoghan film Bring Them Down, saying they found it 'extremely disturbing, with graphic scenes of animal violence and someone's head being cut off' in a 15A film. A former school principal, meanwhile, said they were 'alarmed at the misogyny towards girls and women' in Anora, whose star Mikey Madison won the Oscar for best actress at the ceremony earlier this year. 'This movie gives a false impression of prostitution,' the former principal said. 'Human trafficking of girls and women is a serious issue here. I believe we as adults need to promote wholesome values that protect the mental health and wellbeing of our teenagers. This film gives all the wrong messages.' IFCO said none of these were considered to be a complaint, as per its complaints procedure, and all were resolved. 'At IFCO, we are committed to providing trusted guidance and information to help audiences make informed decisions on what video content they — and their children — view,' its director Dr Ciarán Kissane said, adding each classification decision was "carefully considered".
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix adds romantic drama to platform and fans 'can't stop sobbing'
Netflix has added the romantic drama We Live In Time to trtheir streaming platform and viewers are not only obsessed by it but revealed they can't stop 'sobbing' Netflix has once again done what is does best by adding gripping drama to its streaming platform. And this time, the romantic drama We Live In Time has gripped the nation by storm. The British based TV show, starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, follows the couple's love story over a decade. Alumut, played by Florence, who is a chef and former figure skater accidentally hits and knocks over Tobias, played by Andrew, with her car. Viewers are then taken on their love journey as the pair navigate their way through ten years of different points in their lives. The film was first released in cinemas across the nation in January this year before landing on Netflix. But it's already fast become a huge hit among subscribers. The official plot reads: "Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. !" It adds: "As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley's decade-spanning, deeply moving romance." And viewers are loving it. One fan took to X and said that she could not sobbing after watching the highly acclaimed drama. The fan said: "Finally watched we live in time and I'm so grateful I didn't watch in the cinema I've not stopped sobbing." But that fan is by no means the only one. According to reports, the drama has received 79% on film website Rotten Tomatoes. Those reviewing the drama on the site praised the believable chemistry between both lead characters. After the show's debut at at the Toronto Film Festival last year, the Guardian awarded it four stars and described it as "irresistible" and a "smart and sensitive crowd pleaser." It then added: "It's such a joy to watch two such assured and natural performers allowed the room to exercise both movie star and actor muscles as well as showcase their ease with both comedy and drama." The review went on to add: "Their chemistry is just so electric that it would be hard to imagine how any of it could work quite so well without them." And in an interview with Radio Times, the director, John Crowley was asked about the chemistry between the two lead stars. He explained: "I had an instinct that the two of them would work well together, and that's not based on anything. That's just a hunch, right? So it's very unscientific."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Andrew Garfield and new girlfriend are the picture-perfect couple at Wimbledon
The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield attended the seventh day of the Wimbledon Championships with his girlfriend Monica Barbar The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield was spotted looking cosy with his new girlfriend, American actress Monica Barbaro, as they attended Wimbledon's seventh day. The gorgeous couple were seen in the crowd of spectators watching the match between Sonay Kartal and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Sunday. The 41-year-old We Live In Time actor joined the likes of British actor Tosin Cole, Olympic swimming champions Duncan Scott, Matt Richards and James Guy at the tennis tournament. Other stars at Wimbledon were swimming champion Mark Foster and Trinidadian former international cricketer Brian Lara. Andrew looked dapper in white trousers and a white shirt as he draped a thick knitted sweater over his shoulders. His girlfriend Monica matched in a spaghetti strap white dress with a low neckline. She completed the Wimbledon look with a brown purse and white heels. The pair were seen clapping and cheering as they watched the tournament. The Social Network actor and A Complete Unknown's Monica have been 'quietly' dating after they were first spotted at a W Magazine party in Los Angeles. A source told People in February that "they've been really low-key and have been spending time together quietly". Last year, Andrew told Esquire how he keeps his love life private and won't comment on dating rumours. "I have never, and I won't ever, speak about or confirm or deny anything about my personal life with anyone, ever," he explained. In March, Monica and Andrew attended the Oscars but arrived at different times. Fans speculated about their relationship as they noticed they walked the red carpet at the same time. A month later, the duo were spotted on a holiday in Kyoto, with a fan sharing video footage of the two holding hands as they strolled around the city. Andrew was last linked to spiritual advisor Dr Kate Thomas, who confirmed their split in October last year. Meanwhile, Monica has rarely spoken about her love life but previously told L'Officiel Australia in 2023 that she has "a lovely community of friends." She said: "I love to host at my place and have everyone over for a Sunday morning, wear your PJs and just come, hang out and watch whatever, sports game or chat, catch up.... "Luckily, after abandoning my friends so much and leaving town, they're still willing to come over and hang out."
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Andrew Garfield attends seventh day of Wimbledon Championships
The 41-year-old is best known for starring in The Amazing Spider-Man, as well as playing Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network while Barbaro is known for portraying Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown. Monica Barbaro and Andrew Garfield in the crowd at Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA) He recently starred alongside British actress Florence Pugh in the romance drama, We Live In Time. He was among other familiar faces who were in attendance at the tennis tournament including British actor Tosin Cole. Sitting in the Royal Box were Olympic swimming champions Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, and James Guy. Former swimming champion Mark Foster was also seen in the Royal Box along with Trinidadian former international cricketer, Brian Lara. Spectators were met with a cloudy start to the day followed by some light rain with some taking shelter under umbrellas and ponchos. Mark Foster and Brian Lara (left) in the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA) The rain was seen to interrupt Carlos Alcaraz's practice before his match against Russian Andrey Rublev who has won one of their previous three meetings – on the clay in Madrid last year – and has powered his way through to the fourth round at Wimbledon for the third time. Meanwhile, on Court One spectators can expect to see Aryna Sabalenka who will face Elise Mertens later today.
Metro
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix is quietly adding ‘tearjerking' fan favourite
Film lovers, mark your calendars as a perfect story of love and loss is set to be added to Netflix next month. We Live In Time is finally finding its home on Netflix UK on July 5, but warning, prepare for all the feels. It's a film that will make you laugh and cry, but most importantly, it teaches the audience that time is precious, following themes of grief in such a beautiful way that connects with so many watching. Starring the Hollywood dream team, Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, We Live in Time will take you on a bittersweet journey through years of love, heartbreak, and enforcing the age-old message that life is a ticking time bomb. It follows the decade‑long, non-linear journey of Almut Brühl (Pugh), an ambitious chef, and Tobias Durand (Garfield), a marketing exec for Weetabix, as their relationship weaves through love, family, illness and everything in between. Hopeless romantics will need to grab the tissues as the film cleverly explores the life cycle of a relationship, cutting between timelines, past and present snapshots of a couple's story show how their love weathers recovery, birth and death. Directed by John Crowley, the film was released earlier this year and had cinema-goers sobbing and blubbering throughout the beautiful time-hopping story. Reviews say 'this broken timeline approach is part puzzle, part emotional puzzle – and more often than not, it works', while it was also echoed that the structure mostly avoids confusion thanks to cues like pregnancy bump and baby Ella's presence. In our four-star Metro review, Tori Brazier wrote that 'it is a wholesome and touching portrayal of a relationship acted out by two of the UK's biggest stars right now. And it's the perfect movie for when you want to sit in your feelings and be taken on an unashamedly emotional journey.' Still, not everyone bought in. The Telegraph described it as 'calamitous' and argued that some emotional impact is lost when you see outcomes before knowing their back stories. Viewers praised the film for how 'intimate' it felt – 'like watching a real couple in their private moments instead of watching a movie couple sharing big romantic gestures,' wrote @meb6x on Reddit. Another fan, @literary_bonna, described the box office hit as 'a classic 'wish you were them' love story'. More Trending With a 79% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics have labelled the film as a 'powerful melodrama'. If you did end up spending your weekly budget on the cinema trip (obviously you had to get that Tango ice blast), then you will be delighted to know that you can watch this firm fan fave again and again and again when it lands on Netflix next week. Whether you want to pretend you have something in your eye or you just need to weep on the sofa, We Live In Time is guaranteed to take you on an emotional rollercoaster, so buckle up! We Live in Time is available on Netflix on Saturday July 5. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Beloved British actress edges out Zendaya as favourite for Bond Girl MORE: Andrew Garfield confesses to pooing himself after taking too many drugs at Glastonbury MORE: Disappointed fans fume star-studded new rom-com is 'not what was advertised'
