The Unmarketables: A Horror Renaissance
Staff Writer Kane Geary O’Keeffe writes about a new wave of horror films that feature terrors that range far beyond the classic jumpscare, and discusses Hollywood’s inability to adequately market this subgenre. Like it or not, horror has moved beyond the jump scare, and I believe we are in the midst of a much needed horror renaissance. Horror has always reflected the … Continue reading The Unmarketables: A Horror Renaissance
Sandcastles
Sandcastles – Tony O’Halloran I dunked you beneath the waves and laughed as you threatened retribution. We were the couple sharing a sunny secret, cooked vegetarian lasagna, assembled flatpack without a single fight, found each other under that tree. Beneath your sheets I came to wonder what it all could be. You asked me to write so I wrote for you, inspired by American Townlands … Continue reading Sandcastles
Music Editor’s Note
I think many of us have entire years where they feel they haven’t made a truly great decision. Not just a sound investment, but a decision that feels right and pure and satisfying from the time you made it to when its consequences cease. When Dan called me last July to tell me I could have deputy entertainment if I wanted it, I was … Continue reading Music Editor’s Note
What You’d Expect From The Worst Of Twitter: Persona 5
Persona 5’s problem? Cyberbullying, writes Warren Daly Persona 5 confuses me. Or more accurately, its reputation confuses me. Imagine if you were to wake up in a world where Ant-Man was not only considered the one of best super-hero movies but also one of the greatest movies ever. It’s a seven out of ten at best, but for some reason everyone hails it as … Continue reading What You’d Expect From The Worst Of Twitter: Persona 5
The Not So Lonely Planet
The Not-So-Lonely Planet: Sh*t-throwing flying monkeys… There’s no place like home Alana Daly Mulligan talks us through the rough last few months of her Erasmus, and why she decided to return home. EDITORS WARNING: this piece references topics like depression and self-harm. I’ve always loved The Wizard of Oz. I read the books and watched the film so much that it’s probably imprinted … Continue reading The Not So Lonely Planet
Morning Coffee
MORNING COFFEE – Matthew Moynihan I drink in your eyes like my morning coffee rousing myself from my monotonous slumber. I frantically boil the kettle of your affections over and over spent steam rising and dissipating in my lungs. I’m done with the instant formulation. I let your joie de vivre trickle through the filter, your caramel notes drip down … Continue reading Morning Coffee