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The Humanist lessons of Studio Ghibli By Sean Barrett The strange and fantastical creatures, the richly animated environments, and the eccentric humour are all reasons why Studio Ghibli films are so famous. Ghibli’s lovability stems from the films’ life-affirming, humanist…
“eyes for you” is the latest single from Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Jen Ella, which acts as her first release of 2021, following her debut extended play Spoken Words in 2020. “eyes for you” single artwork. A track which blends indie…
On 5 March, the southern rock band Kings of Leon released their latest album When You See Yourself via RCA Records. The record was recorded at Blackbird Studios, in Nashville, Tennessee, and is quite a pleasant comeback from them after…
With a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature Film in this year’s Academy Awards, 76 Days is a film like no other. In an hour and 33 minutes, this high intensity documentary is startling and…
So, I rented Sia’s new film Music on Youtube, even though I had read numerous tweets calling to boycott it and numerous reviews telling me not to waste my money. However, I wanted to form my own judgement on the…
Almost everyone around the world knows about Saint Patrick’s Day, but not so many people know why this day is special in Ireland. In 2021, when most of the world’s pubs are closed and nobody can go grab a beer…
It is right and just to commemorate the women who fought alongside their male comrades during Ireland’s struggle for independence. Since 2016, the centenary year of the 1916 Rising, there have been numerous forms of celebration including theatre productions, novels,…
Everyone enjoys it when a recording artist uniquely reinterprets a well-known song. Covers exemplify the multifaceted essence of music and lyrics. Without altering the lyrics, a simple change in the melody or singing style may add new layers of meaning…
Image credit: “Connemara National Park” by banjipark You may be a little bit surprised, but yes, there’s a famous French song about Ireland that’s 40 years old this year. Let’s learn more about it. If you want to see what…