The best summer number ones of the 2010s

With July having just kicked off, the summer season is, in theory, in full swing. With the summer blockbuster off the table this year, we at least have one reliable cultural cornerstone to judge the summer by:...

Eurovision review: A surprisingly solid romp

When it was announced Netflix were producing a Will Ferrell starring Eurovision comedy, one could be forgiven for having their expectations set at rock-bottom. How could Americans possibly get the intricacies ...

The history of the charity single

Comic Relief is a cornerstone of British culture and this week, Ireland is getting in on the act. The cast of Derry Girls and Normal People will be taking part, comedy will be provided by the likes of The Two ...

In defence of the ‘once a week’ episode

Before the genesis of Netflix, the only way to “binge” a favourite television show was hope that one of the channels you had, happened to be showing a block of episodes, or if you were feeling fancy, splurging...

The 5 best episodes Of Reeling In The Years

The poetry of Yeats. The chicken fillet roll. Maniac 2000. The films of Lenny Abrahamson. All towering Irish artistic achievements, but there is one Irish cultural institution that tops them all. Reeling In...

The best films from 2019 you might have missed

2019 was a bumper year for films, with the likes of Parasite, The Irishman, Knives Out and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, but of course some films slipped through the cracks. Here’s a list of the best films fr...