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Film

The Complexity of Perfect Blue’s Horror

Perfect Blue offers a chilling account of identity, and obsession in the digital age, writes Kieran Enright Perfect Blue is by no means a run-of-the-mill animated film. Director Satoshi Kon utilizes the medium of animation to deliver one of the most unsettling, twisted experiences in cinema. The film operates on two facets of horror; the evident aesthetic gore that it depicts, and the disturbing exploration … Continue reading The Complexity of Perfect Blue’s Horror

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Current Affairs

From Globalization to Insularity

Deputy Current Affairs Editor Aditi Udayabhaskar examines an increasingly insular – and fragile – world 2016 was a milestone for human progress – in all the wrong ways. America, a beacon of hope for unity and universal acceptance of race, creed, colour and religion, witnessed the election of President Trump, as the entire world watched on in shock and disbelief. The United Kingdom, once the … Continue reading From Globalization to Insularity

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Arts & Culture, TV

Stranger Things Season 2

Entertainments Editor Leanne O’Connor Desmond looks at what we can expect in season two. Stranger Things, the Netflix original TV series by the Duffer brothers. is due to return this October 27th. The first season of the show explored the mysterious town of Hawkins and followed the adventures of Mike, Dustin and Lucas as they investigate the disappearance of their friend Will Byers. This series … Continue reading Stranger Things Season 2

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Current Affairs, National

The “F-word”

By Sadhbh Sullivan Venturing into adulthood in a 21st century Ireland is accompanied by a multitude of opportunities and experiences. We are living in an age of “acceptance”, and a state that has become known worldwide for social tolerance, ranking in the top ten of the world’s most tolerant countries in a Movehubs survey carried out earlier this year.  Renowned as a diverse nation, we … Continue reading The “F-word”

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Articles, Interview

Interview: Wolf Alice

Audrey Murphy talks to Wolf Alice’s Theo Ellis about the band’s recent successes and plans for the future Wolf Alice, an alternative rock band, were initially a two-piece, but are now finding their full form as a group of four. They originally hail from Northern London, and have been leaping from strength to strength in the last few years. From Glastonbury to Grammy nominations, movie … Continue reading Interview: Wolf Alice

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Features, Gemma Kent, Opinion

Practise Imperfect

Gemma Kent discusses the paradoxes of being a perfectionist. I started writing for Motley just over twelve months ago, having spent my first year in college fleeing from the thought of trying to get my work published. The reason? The long version is that, in those hallowed, glossy pages I had been witness to a range of novel and engaging discourses on fascinating topics, and … Continue reading Practise Imperfect

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