Brendan O'Connor The Watchlist
Mar 8, 2026
Eoin Sweeney, TV and radio producer who recommends and contextualises new shows. Gráinne Humphreys, Dublin International Film Festival director and film curator. They preview documentaries like Niall Breslin’s All That Remains, new films including Jessie Buckley’s The Bride, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and festival picks such as Sound of Falling and the Irish-language noir Drowned.
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Documentary Reveals Hidden Graves And Family Campaigns
- Niall Breslin's All That Remains uncovers unmarked graves at St. Loman's Hospital and centers families demanding answers.
- The 51-minute RTÉ documentary uses empathetic storytelling, artists and historians to expand a local story into broader historical reckoning.
Documentary Exposes China's Mistress Intervention Industry
- Mistress Dispeller offers an intimate look at China's paid 'mistress spell' industry led by Wang Zhenzhi and how it intervenes in affairs.
- The film's low-key observational style and strong camerawork provide cultural insight into modern urban China and gender dynamics.
Try Rooster For Classic Steve Carell Comedy Roots
- Watch Steve Carell's Rooster for familiar comedy strengths and a strong cast including John C. McGinley and Bill Lawrence's involvement.
- Expect a mature protagonist in a college writer-in-residence setup with potential romantic tension.