Well that was an absolute joy. Thanks to Maggie O'Farrell and Chloé Zhao for being such warm, giving, interesting interviewees in front of a packed screen one this afternoon. Thanks to everyone at the @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social for asking me to host...

I've been trying to write something about the death of my colleague Seán Rocks, but I can't do him justice. From everyone I have spoken to in the last few days, it's safe to say that the loss of his voice, warmth, passion, curiosity, and skill in the promotion of the Arts... 1/2