Martin McDonagh

The McDonagh Brothers’ visions of Irish guilt and morality

By Connor Norcott

Martin and John Michael explore their Irish heritage through their bleak, blisteringly funny filmmaking.

Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell on The Banshees of Inisherin

By Hannah Strong

The stars of Martin McDonagh's latest reflect on their reunion on the islands of Inishmore and Achill, the scars of the Irish Civil War, and the weight of artistic legacy.

The Banshees of Inisherin

By Hannah Strong

Martin McDonagh deploys his signature acerbic wit to an affectionate folktale as he reunites with Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell.

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The Banshees of Inisherin – first-look review

By Hannah Strong

Martin McDonagh reunites with Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for a biting but charming examination of a disintegrating friendship against the backdrop of the Irish Civil War.

The full 2022 BFI London Film Festival line-up has been announced

By Marina Ashioti

From Glass Onion to Decision to Leave, this year’s cinematic bonanza is packed to the gills with discovery and delight.

A friendship ends with severed fingers in The Banshees of Inisherin’s first trailer

By Charles Bramesco

Brendan Gleeson torches his longtime relationship with Colin Farrell in Martin McDonagh's new dramedy.

50 films to look forward to for the rest of 2022

By Hannah Strong

Halfway through the year, we offer up 50 upcoming movies to keep on your radar.

The importance of typography in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

By Jake Cunningham

It’s not just the words themselves that make Mildred Hayes’ message so impactful, but how they’re written.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

By David Jenkins

Frances McDormand goes on the war path in director Martin McDonagh’s sensational latest.

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Masters of War: Martin McDonagh on Frances McDormand

By Adam Woodward

The British writer/director extols the many virtues of the star of his new film, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

LWLies 72: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

By Little White Lies

Our latest print issue offers a sweary salute to Martin McDonagh’s sensational latest.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

Frances McDormand unleashes hell in the blackest of black comedies, courtesy of Martin McDonagh.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri to close the 2017 BFI London Film Festival

By Little White Lies

The latest from In Bruges writer/director Martin McDonagh will cap off the 61st LFF.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri gets a sweary trailer

By Little White Lies

Do not f*ck with Frances McDormand is the takeaway from this first look at Michael McDonagh’s latest.

50 films to look forward to in 2017 – part 1

By Little White Lies

Must-see films coming your way over the next 12 months, featuring Claire Denis, Edgar Wright, Yorgos Lanthimos and more.

Seven Psychopaths

By David Jenkins

Dognapping! Vigilante killings! Christopher Walken's cravat! Just a few things you’ll find in Martin McDonagh’s latest.

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