Film
Rebuilding the Empire
Shane O’Mahony discusses what JJ Abrams must do in order to restore the Star Wars saga to its former glory. Read more…
Articles by CVArts
Music
Kodaline release Irish version of ‘Love Will Set You Free’
New version of Love WIll Set You Free sees the boys performing as Gaeilge. Read more…
The Hype
Dublin After Dark: Dublin’s licencing laws and club culture
Stephen Keegan talks to Tonie Walsh of the Dublin After Dark Project and Sunil Sharpe of Give Us The Night on Ireland’s licensing laws Read more…
Features
REVIEW: Brooklyn
Megan Roantree takes a look at the the big-screen adaption of Colm Toibin’s novel Brooklyn, starring Saoirse Ronan. Read more…
The Hype
REVIEW: Swan Lake at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Michelle Townsend reviews the Perm State Ballet Company’s production of Swan Lake in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on the 22nd of November 2015. Read more…
Music
The Genesis of Grimes
In the wake of the new Grimes album Art Angels, Rebecca Keane gives us an overview of the Canadian artist’s career so far Read more…
Flux
REVIEW: Adele – ’25’
Alison Ring reviews Adele’s long awaited comeback – 25. How does it compare to the record-selling 21? Read more…
Music
REVIEW: Grimes – ‘Art Angels’
Elsa Anderling reviews Grimes fourth album, ‘Art Angels’. Read more…
Film
Alternative Christmas Movie Guide
Weary of Home Alone? Check out some of these more unusual Christmas titles. Read more…
Music
INTERVIEW: Highasakite
Emer Handly interviews Highasakite ahead of their Dublin gig with Of Monsters And Men. Read more…
Film
REVIEW: The Hunger Games – Mockingjay Part 2
As the monster Hunger Games franchise comes to a close, contributor Alana Laverty assesses the final installment. Read more…
Music
A Beginner’s Guide to First Aid Kit
Elsa Anderling examines the Swedish twosome’s endearing musical nature. Read more…
Film
Review:He Named Me Malala
Female activist Malala Yousafzai takes centre stage in a new documentary about her life Read more…
Music
Review: Metropolis 2015
Deputy editor Stephen Keegan reviews Dublin’s first ever Metropolis Festival. Read more…
Music
A Beginner’s Guide to Animal Collective
Fintan Gallagher dissects Animal Collective’s diverse, and often complex, back catalogue. Read more…
Music
‘Hello?’ Why pop can’t hang up the phone
Editor Fionnuala Jones looks at artists lingering obsession with the telephone Read more…
Music
REVIEW: John Grant at Vicar Street
John Grant’s two night run at Vicar Street, reviewed. Read more…
Flux
Demi vs. Selena – who wins?
Former BFFs Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato go head-to-head with their latest releases. Read more…
Music
Sussed Out – Metropolis
Deputy Editor Stephen Keegan looks at who – and what – to see at the debut Metropolis Festival this weekend Read more…
Film
Netflix and bills?
With the price of Netflix subscriptions set to rise, what does it mean for viewers? Read more…
Film
A Beginner’s Guide to Robert Zemeckis
Robert Zemeckis is one of Hollywood’s most visionary directors, never afraid to innovate or debut new state-of-the-art technology. You may not recognise his name, but you will certainly know of his work. While he saw Read more…
Music
Beginner’s Guide to Post Rock
Ailbhe Daly explores the origins of post rock, and the bands that made the genre famous. Read more…
Features
Behind the music
Following Mental Health Week, Sean Looney looks at artists’ approach to mental health in their music. Read more…
Books
“The Martian” by Andy Weir
Jordan Kavanagh looks at Andy Weir’s recently adapted novel The Martian Read more…
The Hype
The sorcery of the spoken word at Lingo Festival
Deputy editor Stephen Keegan went along to Lingo Festival to catch American poet Saul Williams spit some bars Read more…