Magazine
The Contradictions of a Crippled Country Verging on a Boom
John Bethell gets a crash course in Cuba's many contradictions, a country besieged by societal and political obstacles but possessed of a resilient charisma.
An American Slam Poet in Paris, Then Dublin
Charlotte Ryan spends two days with Rhiannon McGavin, the Teen Poet Laureate of LA, and discusses the altruism and social justice at the heart of slam poetry.
Can’t Cope Won’t Cope Review: Dublin-Based Comedy Fails to Land
Eoghan O'Morain looks at Ireland's newest TV show, and finds it a squandered golden opportunity for high quality television.
Ginger Spice: A Day at the Irish Redhead Convention
In Crosshaven, Co Cork Gillian Murtagh experiences a festival dedicated to red hair, the people who have it and the pride it can inspire in them.
Spending Sixty Hours at the Edinburgh Fringe
Annie Keegan's first visit to the Edinburgh Fringe as a regular punter brings with it a new understanding of the demands of theatre, and questions about the festival's counter-cultural roots
Thirty Years on, Hong Kong’s Johnnie To is Still Making Waves in Chinese Cinema
The director behind some of the best Chinese cinema in the past thirty years.
“I had a bright future ahead of me”: The German Town Supporting Refugees
The German town of Bühl is working to make the integration of refugees into German society as smooth as possible.
Three Days of Film Immersion at Empire Live
For those craving a Comic Con-style event, London will be the host to everything from exclusive screenings to live Q&As.
In Dublin, the Headquarters of the Irish Freemasons
Jane Fallon Griffin visits the Grand Lodge of the Irish Freemasons to talk about the organisation's history, conspiracy theories and the role of the modern-day Mason.
Money Monster Vs The Nice Guys: Strong Message Wins Out Over Flat Comedy
Jennifer Wilson reviews two of the summer's biggest films.