Film & Tv

Review: The OA

From beginning to end, I found myself completely absorbed in the alternative narrative and complex dynamic of how the story unfolded. However, The OA is not without fault, there are many moments where this show...

Review: Crash And Burn

When one thinks of the meteoric rise of Tommy Byrne, the subject of documentary Crash and Burn, thoughts turn to Icarus. Flying too close to the sun of Formula One racing before crashing back down the ranks to ...

The Role Of Religion In Irish Cinema

Throughout the history of Irish cinema, there have been various examples of outside interference in the industry which has resulted in films either being extensively edited, or banned completely. The most irrit...

Great British Bake Off Final Finale

If like me you’re broke after the sesh and find yourself staying in this week, you might’ve turned on that magical box lying in the corner that’s gathering dust, I think it’s a TV right? With the days of golden...

7 Horror Films For A Perfect Halloween Night In

The end of October is approaching fast and with it the pressure of Halloween. For those of you who can’t afford to get completely smashed on pumpkin flavoured jelly shots, or don’t want to face the huge number ...

Luke Cage- All Too Real

On September 30th, Netflix blessed us with the release of Luke Cage. Since its release, there’s been nothing but abundant praise for the high level of black representation and history it incorporates throughout...

Review: Free State of Jones

It’s been a resurgent couple of years for American period pieces. Stories of slavery and, reinterpretations of traditional Western tropes have had a prominent presence on the screen and at award season. From Dj...

Review: The Young Offenders

“Adam & Paul” meets “The Inbetweeners”; 'The Young Offenders' in a hilarious tale of two hapless Cork youths and their bid for glory. IFTA-winning director and writer Peter Foott’s debut movie is based o...

Review: Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons is a film adaptation of a popular children’s novel by Arthur Ransome. The film portrays the bond between siblings, childhood rivalry, and just a hint of espionage. Set in the Summer of 1935...