Music
The Many Eras of Taylor Swift
Swift knows “all too well” that, as a woman in the entertainment industry, a sustainable career requires continuously regaining audience attention through innovation. Read more…
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Film
Kickstart Your Summer with these Sunny Flicks
What makes a good summer movie? Is it the time of year the film is set? Is it the weather and that sweet golden hour look? Or is it just the vibe? For our film lovers, we’ve got it all to kick off summer 2023. Read more…
Articles
Navy Blue’s ‘Ways of Knowing’ Review – An Exercise in Growth.
Model, skater, artist. Sage Elsesser can do it all. Yet, in ‘Ways of Knowing’, Sage ignores his achievements and focuses on his family and growth. Read more…
Articles
DCU’s Drag Race was The Most Glamorous Night of the Year
It was a night of action in a packed-out Helix with a crowd that went almost as wild as the performers. Read more…
Music
Check Out these Unmissable Acts Hitting our Shores in 2023
With such a wide variety of artists spanning all genres, music lovers of every kind can be sure to find an event fitting their taste this year. Read more…
Music
Despite the Hiatus, Hozier is as Relevant Today as He’s Ever Been
Hozier’s upcoming EP Eat Your Young and upcoming concert shows the devoted fanbase he had before haven’t gone away. Read more…
Film
Creed III – Review
Just like the career of Rocky Balboa, and now Adonis Creed, this series seems to get better with time. Read more…
Books
Check Out these Inspirational Books to Mark International Women’s Day
Have a leaf through some of these books with diverse, empowering and relatable female characters whose resilience and internal strength inspire us. Read more…
Film
Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Falls Short Despite its Massive Potential
As the opening chapter to Phase 5, I hoped for Marvel to turn over a new leaf and start fresh after Phase 4’s lacklustre slate. However, instead I was disheartened to see them slip into the same pitfalls that have now become mainstays of the MCU. Read more…
Books
Romance Books to Fall in Love With
Romance books are a fun way to escape reality, or even a way to help you stay hopeful and optimistic in your current reality. Read more…
Film
Knock at the Cabin Review – A Horror Movie Without the Threat
M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin is an underwhelming home-invasion film which does nothing special and provides no surprises. Read more…
Music
Inhaler: Cuts and Bruises Review – A Band That Has Found their Sound
Inhaler emerged in the Irish music scene a few years ago in the now-standard format for a group of lads from Dublin – an indie-rock band with a confident singer as the frontman, producing bold songs about love and young adulthood with the odd guitar riff to match the mood. Read more…
Film
Here are Our Spotlight Picks for the Dublin International Film Festival
The Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returns for the 23rd time this year. Beginning Thursday the 23rd February and finishing 4th March, this nine-day period promises to be a highlight for any Irish film fan. Read more…
The Hype
What does Hogwarts: Legacy Mean for J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Crusade?
With the release of the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy, a video game based on Rowling’s books, many find themselves unsure about purchasing the games and the implications of doing so. Read more…
Music
What’s Behind Rihanna’s Superbowl Backlash?
It may be that Rihanna’s unbothered nature touches a nerve with these conservatives. Read more…
Television
You Season Four has Who(Dunnit) Again
In the latest season, You takes a turn from Joe’s usual creepy self-delusion to a “whodunnit” murder mystery. Read more…
Film
Spielberg was Right – Top Gun “Saved Hollywood’s Ass”
The air was warm. Covid regulations were dwindling. People were travelling and basking in the summer. Life was good. I hadn’t planned on rushing to the theatre to see it until I got home from Greece, but everyone was talking about Top Gun Maverick, Top Gun’s long-awaited sequel. Read more…
Film
Is The Last of Us TV Show Even Better Than the Game?
There are many moments that make you wonder “How was this never in the original story?” A sign that “The Last of Us” is in very safe hands. Read more…
Television
Netflix Renews That ’90s Show for a Second Season
The first season of the That ‘70s Show spinoff landed on Netflix this January, hitting the streaming platform’s ‘Top 10 English TV’ list in 35 countries. With the debut season already garnering over 41 million hours in streaming worldwide, here’s what we can expect from Season Two. Read more…
The Hype
Are We Overdoing it with Horror Game Remakes?
2023 will see a lot of remakes of popular horror games. But are these “polished-up” games really worth getting excited over anymore? Read more…
The Hype
What is the Latest ‘Core Core’ TikTok Trend and how is it Affecting Gen Z?
With every trend, there’s a start and an end, but as Core Core has gained popularity, it puts even the idea of online trends into perspective for a lot of our youth. Read more…
Film
Here are our Favourite Romance Flicks for a Valentine’s Night In
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s just enough time to get bingeing on your favourite romantic movies. Whether you’re settling down to watch a movie with a partner, some friends, or in bad need of some quality alone time, there’s enough romantic movies to keep you entertained for lover’s season. And if you’re looking for some inspiration – look no further. Read more…
Television
That ’90s Show – Review
With a brand new cast and cameos from our favourite characters from the original series, the question everyone’s asking is- is the spin-off just as good as the original? Read more…
Film
A Guide to the Perfect Movie Night In
We can all vouch for the fact that there is no better feeling than going to the cinema after a draining week on Friday. That, like many other feelings, can be recreated at home, and here is exactly how to do it. Read more…
Music
Flowers – The New Self-Love Anthem
It’s been nearly two weeks since the return of pop icon Miley Cyrus with her new song “Flowers” and iconic is the best word for it! Read more…