All eyes are on Saoirse Ronan after her latest film LadyBird earned her another oscar nomination, making 3 by the age of twenty three. Daniel Day Lewis and Martin McDonagh also got nods from the Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]D[dropcap][/dropcap]escribing the difference between a ‘concert’ and an ‘experience’ is difficult. Those of you who have witnessed a musical ‘experience’ will know exactly how it feels. Kendrick Lamar’s opening concert of his European tour in Read more…
“Loads of the girls in work are like her. Real sensible types, all from down the country. One of them wears her county jersey every casual Friday and then throws on a pair of Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Academic are no strangers to the Irish music scene. The band formed in 2013 and consists of Craig Fitzgerald (lead vocals and guitar), Dean Gavin (drums), Stephen Murtagh (bass) and Matt Murtagh (guitar). The Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he adaptation of a book into a movie is something that is rarely done to a level where everyone is satisfied. Stephen King’s 1996 novel and 1999 movie, ‘The Green Mile’, is one exception to Read more…
Malcom T. Liepke, a self taught artist from Minneaopolis, has captivated the world with his beautiful and expressive oil paintings. A painter all his life, the inspiration he finds in the Impressionist painters such as Read more…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] newspaper’s first obligation is to the truth. It also has to be mindful not to put its future in jeopardy. So, what happens when you uncover a grave secret that the government have been Read more…
[dropcap][/dropcap]2[dropcap][/dropcap]017’s music scene featured the dominance of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift’s redefinitions, The ChainSmokers collaborating withwColdplay and break-away artists like Camila Cabello soaring to the top of the charts.
A[dropcap][/dropcap] latecomer in the race for the Oscars comes from Martin McDonagh with his first movie since Seven Psychopaths. Three Billboards tells the story of Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand), a mother vying for the murder Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he theme of mental illness is no stranger to the literary world. However, in an age where mental illness is often romanticised, it can be hard to find stories that show its complexity and reality. Read more…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ar, huh, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. That is of course if you listen to musicians like Edwin Star who have used music to dispute politics and government. Music has been used to Read more…
[dropcap]They[/dropcap] say that 2016 was the year all our favourite celebrities died and 2017 was the year all our favourite celebrities were dead to us. With the 90th Academy Awards fast approaching there has been Read more…
[dropcap]Owning It [/dropcap]is a breath of fresh air when it comes to books about anxiety. Author Caroline Foran’s style of writing is more like chatting to a friend than reading a book, avoiding heavy jargon. Read more…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ushing the boundaries has always been a comedians bread and butter, but how far can a joke go before it becomes too offensive?
[dropcap][/dropcap]M[dropcap][/dropcap]any think of Irish music and images of an auld lad playing spoons in some pub down a bothrin pop into mind. A walk through Temple Bar in the height of July would similarly convince Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s a reason why Call Me by Your Name is one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and based on the novel of the same name by André Aciman, the movie Read more…
In an initial attempt to extend my Irish language exposure beyond lecture halls and contributing articles ‘anois agus arís’, I found myself on the Irish language website nós.ie. Nós.ie is an online lifestyle and cultural Read more…
Mindhunter, a new series recently added to the growing pile of shows released by Netflix, has been receiving nothing but praise and it’s no surprise. This show is one of the most interesting and engaging Read more…
Despite many positive moments, 2017 will undoubtedly go down in history as the year when allegations of sexual exploitation were rife among prominent members of the media.
[dropcap]Lady[/dropcap] Gaga has a voice. She has an emotional, stunning singing voice, and an articulate way of communicating that allows her to be not only a role model but also a voice for those without.
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ights, camera, action … the powerful production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony award winning masterpiece invites audience members to look past the glitz and glamour of 1950’s Hollywood and unearths what life was really like Read more…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]o honour the life of Vincent Van Gogh, an oil-painted film has been created to tell his unique story. Loving Vincent showcases the tragic death of the artist, exploring the mystery of how and why he Read more…
[/dropcap]S[dropcap][/dropcap]imple things like ice-cream or a puppy put a smile on peoples faces. Music can do this and more. Here are some songs that will put you in a good mood and have you dancing Read more…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tunning vocals, promiscuous dancing and laughter filled the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre during its heart-breaking production of “Miss Saigon”.
[/dropcap]T[dropcap][/dropcap]he release of Morrisey’s 11th studio album “Low in High School” marks his first return to music since 2014. When Morrissey made his infamous first tweet ‘Spent the day in Bed” on September 18th, that Read more…