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Pride mixed with disappointment as Kneecap miss out on chance of Oscar glory

Fans, cast and crew gathered in a bar in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Irish group Kneecap take brutal swipe at UK establishment after Bafta nominations

IRISH language rap trio Kneecap took a typically forthright swipe at the British establishment after a film about the Belfast band secured six Bafta…

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap make light of ‘handy’ acting business after film earns six Bafta nods

The film about the Irish language rap trio from Belfast has already been shortlisted for two Academy Awards.

Evening Standard

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Baftas 2025: Conclave leads a pack of underdog tales – and Kneecap may already have won

The wonderfully watchable pope-voting movie has 12 righteous nominations – but films about defiant outsiders have clearly captured voters’ imaginations

The Guardian - UK

Chappell Roan as the Sound of 2025? The BBC has shown itself to be completely irrelevant

The artist is wonderful, but she’s not exactly up-and-coming anymore. Give the award to somebody that needs it!

Evening Standard

Oscar-nominated Kneecap caps off ‘remarkable year’ for NI film industry

Stars Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer are among the talent set to film productions in the region in 2025.

The Independent UK

5 movies to watch when the kids are in bed –90%+ rated films for grown-ups

If you're not a Christmas film fan, try these great flicks instead –each rated at 90% or more on Rotten Tomatoes

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Irish president pays tribute to Kneecap member’s late father

Michael D Higgins said Gearoid O Caireallain’s death was ‘a great loss for all those who work for the use of the Irish language’.

Evening Standard

Oscar shortlist for 10 categories unveiled with strong showings for Emilia Perez and Wicked

‘Wicked’, ‘Challengers’ and ‘Gladiator II’ are among films one step closer to an Academy Award

The Independent UK

Rappers Kneecap among Irish talent shortlisted for Oscars

The film Kneecap has been shortlisted in the best international feature film category and for best original song.

Evening Standard

The 10 best hip-hop albums of 2024

From Los Angeles to London, Belfast to Tampa, the hip-hop world has thrown up some of 2024's most thrilling, imaginative and essential releases

Louder

“There is an irony in the best British film being Irish.” Kneecap triumph in seven categories at the British Independent Film Awards, with their self-titled biopic winning the top prize, Best British Independent Film

We told you it was the best film of the year back in June

Louder

Irish rap comedy Kneecap tops British independent film awards

Director Rich Peppiatt said ‘there is an irony in the best British film being Irish’ as his Belfast-set film won seven prizes in total

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap clean up at British film awards – as press fumes

IRISH language rappers Kneecap have cleaned up at the British Independent Film Awards – much to the chagrin of their critics.

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Film about rap trio Kneecap wins seven gongs at British Independent Film Awards

Awards included Best British Independent Film, Best Debut Screenwriter and Best Original Music.

The Independent UK

The 15 best films of 2024, ranked

THE COUNTDOWN: When it comes to cinema, 2024 was a year of toilets, tennis and trash heaps; sand, sadness and Saoirses. From ‘Poor Things’ to ‘Dune: Part Two’, Clarisse Loughrey has selected the greatest movies from the last 12 months

Tom’s Guide

Netflix just got the most outrageous comedy movie I've seen this year — and it’s 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

"Kneecap" is an outrageous comedy biopic about a rebellious hip-hop trio — and you need to watch it now that it's streaming on Netflix.

The National (Scotland)

Kneecap and 50 Cent among first acts announced for 2025 TRNSMT festival

US rapper 50 Cent and Irish rap group Kneecap are among the first acts announced for TRNSMT 2025.

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Louder

"Take a breath, say hello to a stranger, give a dog a pet, it’s the wee things that add real wealth to life." Whether or not you like their music, politics or humour, Kneecap's 10 Rules To Live By could change your life for the better

Kneecap unveil their manifesto for a better way to live

WhatToWatch

Netflix adds one of the wildest, most entertaining movies I've seen this year, and you should watch it ASAP

Irish movie Kneecap is now streaming on Netflix, and I can’t recommend this comedy about an Irish-language hip hop group enough.

WhatToWatch

Movies to stream in December: our expert's 12 must-watch movies new to streaming services

From Netflix to Disney Plus, here are 12 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming this December.

The National (Scotland)

Irish group win legal fight against UK Government over anti-Union views

AN anti-Union Irish group that were denied UK government funding because of their views have won a legal battle ...

Louder

"They broke their own laws in trying to silence Kneecap. They have tried to silence us and they have failed." Kneecap win discrimination court case against British government over unlawful arts grant block

Belfast court rules that the UK government acted illegally in withholding funding from Irish rap trio

The Independent UK

‘They broke their own laws’: Irish group Kneecap win legal challenge over Kemi Badenoch funding decision

The band said they were discriminated against on grounds of nationality

Evening Standard

Kneecap win discrimination case against Government over block to funding award

The band had claimed they were discriminated against on grounds of nationality and political opinion.

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