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If history is told from the perspective of the victor, then the biopic has always been something of a consolation prize for the runner-up. In defeat, Napoleon has had a far greater impact on popular culture than his enemy the Duke of Wellington could ever have imagined. And for every depiction of…
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Up on Gravity Hill showcases METZ’s versatility
Up on Gravity Hill showcases METZ’s versatility as musicians and songwriters like nothing else in their discography thus far.
The Problem of Gatekeeping Irish Cinema | Can We Show Something Else?
So another year, so another St. Patrick’s Day, and what is RTE’s choice of Irish film to show on the Saturday night?
Oh Christ, not The Snapper (1993) again…
The fact is most Irish films don’t get much airplay on telly. You are far…
OGWAU Is Vampire Weekend Keeping Things Fresh
It's been a long-awaited return for Vampire Weekend fans, and their fifth studio album, Only God Was Above Us (OGWAU) does not disappoint. Breaking away from their previous Afro-Americana and folk-inspired sounds, this album is a…
Netflix’s Ripley | A Stylish Noir Thriller With Teeth
“He had always understood the power of lies – how they could shape reality” The Talented Mr. Ripley, Patricia Highsmith
A lot of people will already be familiar with this story. After the success of 1999's The Talented Mr. Ripley by…
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Ultra-Violence 1971 | Straw Dogs And Clockwork Oranges
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In his new documentary, Oliver Stone leads viewers on a journey that will contain exactly two phenomenons: moments…
From Aladdin to Moana | Cultural Representation in Disney Animations
I love Disney movies. They have a magical quality to them that spans generations and even the most hard-faced of…
THE PLAYLIST | American Psycho — An 80s Homage
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Do psychopaths have the…
Are Video Games Negatively Affecting Marriages?
With reports that the video game industry could reach $300 billion by the year 2025, it is no secret that people…
THE PLAYLIST | 15 Women Covering Songs By Men
Another way to enjoy a song that you love, and perhaps discover an artist you never listened to, is through a…