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Rogue One: A New Hope for Spin-Offs
The latest offering from the Star Wars universe keeps its intergalactic tale current by subtly tackling the Cold War and fascist anxiety.
Lifting the Curtain on the Cheerios Panto
As Christmas creeps closer, Conor Davage speaks with the writer of Aladdin, the Cheerios panto, about the art of pantomime and making kids believe in magic.
Trump’s Victory Should Not Normalise His Rhetoric, Nor Legitimise His Politics
Donald Trump's negative rhetoric could spell the end of western security policy, but its continued presence shouldn't just become white noise.
One Step Forward, Two Back for Irish Tug of War
Once a fixture at the Olympics, tug of war has dwindled in popularity against high-revenue sports like golf or soccer, but one Irish association has hopes for its future.
Platonic Passion: Redefining the Date With GirlCrew
Possibly the most compassionate friending service going, GirlCrew also emphasises the uniqueness of female friendship, Catey Clarkson finds.
Fantastic Beasts Brings us Back to a Magical World, but With Less Magical Characters
With some of the authenticity and simplicity in storytelling of the original Harry Potter instalments lost, the film represents a strong start of a five-part series.
Progressive Politics and the Problem of the Left
Social Democrats Councillor Gary Gannon talks about the party's future and how it communicates its aims, something made all the more important in a world turning toward the right.
ROMES and the Building of an Irish/Canadian Music Empire
With their first EP already released, ROMES continues to gain popularity, backed by well-crafted anthems and a keen sense of brotherhood.
Two Men in a Bed: the Story of Mattress Mick
Hugh Mitchell visits Michael Flynn and Paul Kelly, the men behind Mattress Mick, now a renowned Dublin character and a symbol of reinvention.
US Colleges Should Not Privilege a Racist History at the Expense of Students
By cherishing a Confederacy statute, the University of North Carolina is proving that US society has not discovered how to address its history of racism.