Orla Howells explores the striking similarities in inspiration between two cultural icons, and aligns poems by Yeats with songs of the Beatles.
By Orla Howells
Ahead of Oscar season, Conor Davage meets with James Stacey of Brown Bag films to discuss the unique appeal of Irish animation in UK and US markets.
By Conor Davage
As talk of a hard Brexit looms over Northern Ireland and conflicts at Stormont threat to further divide the region, Colm Tóibín and others reflect on his seminal political work.
By Dominic McGrath
As our generation endures the deaths of childhood idols, Dara McWade looks at how these deaths affect us and why they'll always matter.
By Dara McWade
While the Oscars seem enraptured with La La Land's love letter to it, Moonlight shines with an unheard of cast and instantly classic tale of hardship and hope
By Eoghan O’Morain
A centre in Lebanon is providing security and solidarity for the LGBT community in Lebanon amid a quiet sexual revolution in the Arab world.
By Ralph Hurley O’Dwyer
Róisín Power explores Bologna through her palate and experiences the delights of Italian cuisine in the charming city.
By Róisín Power
From Snoop Dogg to the Beach Boys, Sleighs Bells have a strong presence in music beyond the Christmas tunes you're likely listening to today.
By Killian Barry
From The Turn of the Screw to A Christmas Carol, the season has always been a favourite setting for ghost stories.
By Hazel O’Brien
Anti-Christmas films often ignore the typical themes of peace and love in favour of something darker and often more interesting.
By Eoghan O’Morain