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Time is a cruel mistress. It does no favours to mankind or its creations. Indeed, even the finest works of art are subject to changing tastes and circumstances. And there is no material under more scrutiny in this regard than the celluloid creations of the past. With their acutely staged and…
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The Analogue Revolution | Ireland’s New VHS Horror Film Idiot BoyWill Give You More Than Just a…
Idiot Boy is the debut feature film from Irish director Luke De Brún. Known for his short film Sleep (2021) and a handful of music videos, De Brún also served as the editor the Irish cult hit Suit Hung. Tied Tongue (dir. Sau Dachi, 2024).…
All Born Screaming is St. Vincent at her uncompromising best
In her latest opus, All Born Screaming, St. Vincent, the musical alter ego of Annie Clark, unveils a mesmerising mystic musical world that captivates from start to finish. This album marks her inaugural venture into self-production, a…
“Out here, everything hurts.” | The Entire Mad Max Universe Explained Up to Furiosa And …
To celebrate 45 years of Mad Max, and in anticipation of the two upcoming instalments in the franchise Furiosa and Mad Max: The Wasteland, Kevin Burke breaks down the importance of place and action in the high adrenaline action-adventure…
Light Verse Is Iron & Wine At His Most Lighthearted
Iron & Wine, the moniker of singer-songwriter Sam Beam, returns with Light Verse, his first non-collaborative album since 2017, following his 2019 collaborative album Years to Burn with Calexico. Stepping away from collaborations, Beam…
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I love Disney movies. They have a magical quality to them that spans generations and even the most hard-faced of…
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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…