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Irish Examiner
19 hours ago
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- Irish Examiner
Pat Ryan: 'Some Cork people were writing off Limerick. Are they off their game?'
The Sunday morning of their season-defining Waterford game, Pat Ryan's phone pinged. Into his WhatsApp landed a Saving Private Ryan meme. But instead of Tom Hanks and his combat helmet, superimposed in was Pat Ryan's face. And instead of Saving Private Ryan, the graphic read Saving Pat Ryan. The Cork manager thought to himself, 'what the…' and then thought not a second more of it given the importance of the day in front of him. Of all the noise, hype, and 'twisted' commentary that has greeted the Cork hurlers in recent weeks, the Saving Pat Ryan meme was at the lesser end of the ridiculous scale. But finding its way into the Cork manager's pocket on the morning of a potentially championship-ending fixture shows how difficult the task is to insulate his players from all the noise, hype, and 'rubbish' that has flowed and continues to flow since their League title procession. 'It's hard because fellas are amateur athletes,' the Cork manager begins. 'They're going into work, you're hearing it. Fellas are seeing it on social media. There's WhatsApp groups, there's text messages going around. There was even one that came to my phone about Saving Private Ryan.' Read More Cork Hurling League round-up: Sarsfields on top after defeat of Charleville Social media is unmanageable, the content churned out and passed around not held to particularly high standards. Then there's the printed word and the punditry side of the game. Pat expects that corner of the house to maintain a certain level of credibility. He couldn't believe what he read on the run-in to the Limerick round-robin fixture. 'I thought some of it was rubbish. The really annoying thing was some of our own people writing off Limerick. Are they off their game? That's only setting us up for a fall. They're things that fellas pin to dressing rooms and that couldn't be further from the truth. 'We try to be as humble as we can. That's what we try to do in Cork. There was a thing written ages ago around the football thing, which I'd say John Cleary hates, this thing about 'Corkness'. It drives me mad when I hear that. It's the most stupid word I've ever saw. 'From my point of view, I just thought a lot of it was wrong. Even about Paddy Power paying out, that was only a gimmick, a stunt, and wrong for a betting company to be doing that for amateur athletes, putting them under that pressure.' Ryan was correct to call out the betting company's carry on. Their antics amounted to shameless exploitation of amateur athletes. Paddy Power paying out or not, Pat notes that his players and others are being exploited all the time as amateur athletes. That, though, is a conversation for a different day. This conversation is about reminding those on the outside that these Cork players have Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm lives. 'I just think fellas need to be more cognisant of when you're dealing with some of the articles that are written and the things that are said, some of the things going online, that you're talking about people who aren't getting paid for what they're doing. 'I keep stressing it to the lads, they'll never get the chance to be…unless you're a doctor, a teacher, or volunteering out in Africa…to be part of something here and create a legacy that gives so much joy to people. "You saw what happened with Limerick, and with Clare when they won the All-Ireland last year, that joy they gave them. Even ourselves, getting to the final, the joy that brought to fellas and obviously disappointment abroad as well. 'From our point of view, the lads are giving everything they can and that should be honoured all the time.' Cork's manager Pat Ryan during the first half in Limerick. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie. That's the off-the-pitch distractions and disturbances dealt with. Now, to matters inside the whitewash. John Meyler was the first Cork manager to navigate the Munster round-robin. Ryan always remembers John's remarks, no doubt influenced by the Premiership background of his son, David, that Munster round-robin defeats have to be parked, move on, and reflect as you go forward if the opportunity allows. The Waterford game and its season-defining status came a week after the Limerick skewering. There was no time to sift through the debris of the 16-point Gaelic Grounds reality check. The two-week lead-in to their return trip to the Gaelic Grounds allows for the necessary space to study the first visit and arrive at a fixable conclusion as to why Cok were so below the requisite markers for the non-negotiables of effort and attitude. Mark Coleman, said Pat, was the only individual of the starting 15 that showed up, battled, and engaged his opponent. That's some indictment of the other 14. Ryan has his own conclusion as to what happened on May 18. He reckons the group had fallen into an attitude where there was across-the-board contentment that 'things are moving grand'. Limerick fairly shook that attitude from them. Limerick fairly shook them out of their comfortable space. 'Losing to Limerick is never embarrassing but losing to any team in that manner is embarrassing. We'll reflect on it tactically and what we need to do. 'If you lost by five or six points, you can say we were tired, or the three-week break, or we had a long campaign coming off the league final, but when you get hammered like that, you just look at it systemically, where was that attitude from and we just left them hurl all over the field. 'It was a puzzling one and I probably look back on my own role, maybe I didn't go after them enough. Maybe I wasn't driving the standard over the last couple of weeks and maybe a small bit of complacency slipped in that we were going well enough, but look, obviously, Limerick were well prepared. Our job is to make sure we're right the next day. 'I told the lads we were going to get an unbelievable version of Limerick on that day. Maybe they didn't believe us, but they know now. There's a Munster title on the line. A lot of our guys don't have it and we'd dearly love it.'
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video is about to lose one of the best war movies ever made — and it's just as good as ‘Saving Private Ryan'
'Saving Private Ryan' casts a pretty long shadow over the war movie genre. The 1998 Steven Spielberg classic is beloved and acclaimed for very good reason. It's fantastic. But did you know that in the very same year, another WWII movie hit theaters, and it's every bit as powerful and well-crafted. I'm, of course, talking about Terrence Malick's 'The Thin Red Line.' Released on Christmas Day 1998, it grossed less than a quarter of 'Saving Private Ryan's' total, and while it picked up seven Oscar nominations ('Ryan' scooped 11, winning five), it never managed to get out of such a heavy shadow. Over the years, it has remained a cult classic of the genre, and several acclaimed filmmakers, including Martin Scorsese, have lauded it among their favorite flicks of the decade. And right now, you can stream 'The Thin Red Line' on Prime Video in the U.S. Unfortunately, it won't be around much longer, as it's set to be removed from the streaming service on Saturday, May 31. Here's why you need to make time to stream it before then. Based on the novel of the same name by American author James Jones, who served in the United States Army during World War II, 'The Thin Red Line' is a fictional story, but inspired by Jones' own experience during the global conflict. Set in the Pacific Theatre, it centers on Charlie Company, a group of young soldiers deployed to the island of Guadalcanal to help secure key military locations in an effort to prevent the Japanese forces from advancing further. As the true horrors and the scale of the conflict dawn on the members of Charlie Company, their reasons for enlisting fade into the background, and their battle becomes one of survival. Tight friendships are formed on the frontline as they rely on each other, and they become a band of brothers. 'The Thin Red Line' stars Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin, George Clooney, John Cusack, John C. Reilly, Woody Harrelson, Jared Leto and John Travolta. How's that for a star-filled cast? One of my favorite war movies of all time is 'All Quiet on the Western Front,' and in many ways, 'The Thin Red Line' feels cut from the same cloth. This is a war movie where conflict is not presented as some valiant battleground where action heroes are born, but instead as a truly traumatizing nightmare that sees good men pay the ultimate price to protect others. There's no denying that it's a heavy watch. Clocking in at almost three hours, it borders on relentlessly grim on occasion, and thanks to Malick's incredible direction, you always feel right there alongside the soldiers of Charlie Company facing these unbearable horrors on the frontlines. The score by the legendary Hans Zimmer plays a huge part in making each emotional moment truly connect. Each dramatic scene is appropriately matched with a musical cue that only heightens the impact. Even better, the cast performances measure up. There's no frontrunner in the bunch, like Tom Hanks in 'Private Ryan." Instead, the focus is on the ensemble with each character bringing something to the table and leaving a mark. As noted, Martin Scorsese ranked it as his second-favorite movie of the 1990s (the very under-seen 'Horse Thief' took the top spot), while legendary film critic Gene Siskel was seriously impressed as well. 'This is the finest contemporary war film I've seen, supplanting Steven Spielberg's 'Saving Private Ryan' from earlier this year, or even Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' from 1986,' Siskel said on an episode of 'Siskel & Ebert' and awarded it the show's highest rating, two thumbs up. I implore you to give 'The Thin Red Line' a watch this week before it leaves Prime Video at the end of the month. It may not offer hours of thrilling entertainment, but it's a masterful war movie made by a director at the peak of their powers. Just remember, you've only got until May 28 to watch. Watch "The Thin Red Line" on Prime Video until May 28
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Memorial Day movie picks that honor the real cost of war and human sacrifice
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Behind every flag draped over a soldier's casket is a story of sacrifice, service, and silence, the kind that lives in the hearts of families long after wars end. This Memorial Day, instead of turning to action-packed war blockbusters, the moment calls for films that reflect the true human cost of is exactly why we have selected three Memorial Day war movies that focus on memory, morality, and loss, not just military strategy or battlefield victories. These stories, told by acclaimed directors and actors, allow us to remember soldiers not as mythic heroes but as real people carrying impossible read: Memorial Day 2025: History, wishes, quotes, and what's open & closed Directed by Clint Eastwood, Flags of Our Fathers (2006) explores the real story behind the iconic World War II flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Based on true events, the film centers on six men, John Bradley, Mike Strank, Ira Hayes, Rene Gagnon, Harlon Block, and Franklin Sousley, who raise the American flag during battle, unaware that a photograph of that moment will follow them for the rest of their war movie reveals how these surviving soldiers, including Ryan Phillippe as Bradley and Adam Beach as Hayes, are brought back to the United States and turned into national heroes for fundraising purposes. Yet behind the celebrations lies deep psychological trauma that continues long after the battlefield is of Our Fathers is currently streaming on Paramount Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998) remains one of the greatest war movies ever made. The brutal Normandy invasion sequence earned Spielberg his second Best Director Oscar. But the heart of the film lies in Captain John H. Miller, played by Tom Hanks, and his squad's mission to save James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), the last surviving brother of four who went to read: Memorial Day 2025: What's open and closed — Banks, stock market, offices, schools, retail & grocery stores The film raises deep moral questions: Is one life worth the lives of many? At what cost do we honor a promise? These questions make Saving Private Ryan, now streaming on Peacock, essential Memorial Day returns to World War II in Greyhound (2020), portraying Navy Commander Ernie Krause as he leads a convoy through dangerous U-boat infested Atlantic waters. The film is a suspenseful portrait of leadership, faith, and fear under pressure, highlighting a lesser-known but critical aspect of the is streaming on Apple TV Plus.
Daily Record
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
War epic with John Wayne and Sean Connery 'is the best D-Day movie ever made'
The Longest Day is a 1962 war film about the D-Day landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, during World War II - and it's been hailed as the best D-Day movie ever made The Longest Day, a 1962 war epic, vividly portrays the Normandy D-Day landings. The film was directed by three individuals - Ken Annakin handled the British and French exteriors, Andrew Marton oversaw the American exteriors, and Bernhard Wicki was responsible for the German scenes. The Longest Day enjoyed immense commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing black-and-white film of its era. Cornelius Ryan penned the screenplay, which was based on his own book, with additional contributions from writers Romain Gary, James Jones, Jack Seddon, and David Pursall. The Longest Day boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring the likes of John Wayne, Kenneth More, Robert Wagner, Richard Todd, Robert Mitchum, Richard Burton, Paul Anka, Steve Forrest, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Irina Demick, and George Segal, among others. Several actors made cameo appearances in the film, and many had served in the military during the war, including Henry Fonda, Leo Genn, Eddie Albert, Kenneth More, Rod Steiger, and Richard Todd. Notably, Richard Todd was one of the first British officers to land in Normandy during Operation Overlord and took part in the assault on Pegasus Bridge, reports the Express. To ensure the film accurately represented the events of the war, the production team consulted with numerous real-life D-Day veterans, including Allied and Axis participants. Upon release, The Longest Day garnered widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences. The film earned five Academy Award nominations at the 35th Oscars, including Best Picture, and secured two wins - Best Cinematography (Black-and-White) and Best Special Effects. Critics praised the film with one reviewer hailing it as "a solid and stunning war epic". Another said: "It is hard to think of a picture, aimed and constructed as this one was, doing any more or any better or leaving one feeling any more exposed to the horror of war than this one does." In a separate review, the film was described as: "A far cry from the gore-drenched Saving Private Ryan, legendary producer Darryl F. Zanuck's heartfelt recreation of the D-Day landings is, in its own way, every bit as memorable." One critic further praised it, saying: "It is, and will most likely always remain, the definitive D-Day picture." Another fan said: "The Longest Day is the all-time top movie for D-Day..! ! Made in the 1960's and in black-n-white, it tops SPR as the go-to movie for historical accuracy.." One audience review praised the film as a definitive war classic, saying: "This is an absolute classic War movie. Yes, it is long but tells about the events of D Day from all perspectives. Steller cast." Another added: "The cast is immense and the movie is one of the greatest war movies ever made." While a third said: "A great all star movie. While Saving Private Ryan has by far the best action scene of the landings (or maybe any battle scene), this old timer still reigns for scope and retelling the story of the Normandy Invasion." The choice to present The Longest Day in black-and-white was particularly appreciated by one fan who said: "I thought it was amazing. The incredible detail and brilliant cameos. It was tragic seeing the loss of life and carnage on the beaches. I am glad it was in B/W." The Longest Day can be rented on Amazon Prime Video.
Digital Trends
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
If you have to watch one Peacock movie this May 2025, stream this one
There's a reason that Steven Spielberg has the reputation that he has. For decades, Spielberg has been considered one of the best directors in film history, and he's got the movies to back that assertion up. Opinions are, quite naturally, going to differ on which movies of Spielberg's are the best. One movie that often winds up near the top of the list is Saving Private Ryan. The film, which follows a group of soldiers in the aftermath of the D-Day invasion as they are given a mission to receive a fellow soldier in France, is considered one of the greatest World War II epics ever made. Here are three reasons you should watch the movie on Peacock this May. Recommended Videos The opening sequence is iconic for a reason Although Saving Private Ryan may or may not be Spielberg's best film, almost everyone can agree that the opening sequence, which is an extended look at what the beaches of Normandy were like on D-Day, is among the most riveting and harrowing things he's ever made. That opening sequence is the most important part of the film, a reminder that the men fighting were just regular people and that they were faced with the kinds of horrors that they would carry with them forever. It's not easy to watch, exactly, but it is among the most awe-inspiring sequences ever put to film, not least because it feels so raw and visceral. It's anchored by an unusual premise The question of whether it's even possible to make an anti-war movie has existed for as long as war movies have, but Saving Private Ryan uses its premise to emphasize the pointlessness of all the death it depicts. The soldiers at the center of the mission have been asked to put their lives at risk to rescue a single man, and many of them lose their lives along the way. Because of this, we come to understand that the soldiers on the frontline have almost no control over their own fates. The movie wants you to wonder why so many people should die for a single man and whether any of this was worth the cost. It features a roster of great performers On top of being the first time that Spielberg and Tom Hanks collaborated on a movie, Saving Private Ryan is filled with great actors from top to bottom. Matt Damon's Ryan feels like the kind of man worth saving and does a lot with a relatively small amount of screen time. Jeremy Davies, Adam Goldberg, and Tom Sizemore are also standouts, as is a young Vin Diesel, who had not yet become an action icon. It's an indelible cast, expertly chosen so that they don't look like movie stars but instead like an actual platoon of young soldiers who are fighting for their country. You can watch Saving Private Ryan on Peacock.
