Magazine Article
A Crucible of Cultures, the Basque Country Offers Art, Culture and Colour
Julie Irigaray reviews her homeland’s best experiences, from sport’s strong sensations to châteaux with character, festive nights and gourmet ideas.
In Madrid, Past Meets Present in a Curious Combination
Celebrated for its art, nightlife and sun, Madid has something to offer to every type of tourist.
Orwell’s 1984, As Read by an Arts Student and a Science Student
As sales of the book continue to soar, we consider what lessons can be gleaned from its study of control and propaganda when read through the arts and science.
Horse-Fat-Fried Friets, Chocolate and Giants in Antwerp, Belgium’s Regal Hidden Gem
As Europe's second-largest port city, Antwerp has a rich and layered history that combines the art of Ruben with legends of giants cutting off hands.
Fake Oscars and Envelope Hiccups: The Academy Awards
Despite the debacle of the Best Picture award, the night provided a great reminder of the talent of creativity of this year's nominated films.
Politics, Selfies and Low Blows: The Trends of Oscar Hosts Through the Years
With the Oscars taking place tomorrow, Jennifer Wilson looks back on the sometimes fabulous, sometimes disastrous hosts of Academy Awards past.
For Your Consideration: Politics and the Oscars
Ahead of the Oscars this Sunday, Dara McWade examines the politics of the Academy and how a winning "narrative" is created for a film.
Political Unrest and Illusions of Glory: the Parallels of WB Yeats and the Beatles
Orla Howells explores the striking similarities in inspiration between two cultural icons, and aligns poems by Yeats with songs of the Beatles.
From Bright Lights to Fading to Black, the Effect of Celebrity Deaths
As our generation endures the deaths of childhood idols, Dara McWade looks at how these deaths affect us and why they'll always matter.
Moonlight: A Glistening Opus of Subtlety
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