Distinctly feminine. Overflowing with religious iconography. Ravenous. These are some of the ways I would describe The Last Dinner Party, an all-female indie rock band. When they perform, it is a haze of corsets, billowing skirts, and Dr Marten boots. The lead vocalist, Abigail Morris, allows herself to indulge in the music as she twirls and leaps across the … [Read more...] about Prelude to Ecstasy: The Last Dinner Party’s evocative debut album
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The Holdovers: An Instant Christmas Classic
The Holdovers is a film that holds a special type of charm; it’s a 1970’s period piece that feels less like a period piece, and more like a movie lost to time. Beginning with a seven-minute-long opening credits sequence played over the serene winter landscape of Massachusetts in December, it’s clear from the get-go that this is something different. The Holdovers is a film that … [Read more...] about The Holdovers: An Instant Christmas Classic
Movie Review: All of Us Strangers
From the first shot of a city bathed in melancholy, All of Us Strangers opens the door into a morose, passionate, and twisted world, and then locks you inside. Just as concerned with the chasm between parent and child as it is with the unfolding experience of new romance, Andrew Haigh’s film is a kaleidoscopic depiction of loneliness, longing, and love. Adam … [Read more...] about Movie Review: All of Us Strangers
Oscar nominations recap
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels As Hollywood’s most anticipated night is fast approaching, the nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were recently released, and we were surprised to see who didn’t make the shortlist (and who did). The movie that lured millions of people to dress up in pink was excluded from nominations in some of the major … [Read more...] about Oscar nominations recap
American Idiot: A Review
Photo by Lisa Hamilton On January 29, I had the pleasure of attending the dress run for Galway University Musical Society’s 2024 production, 'American Idiot', in the iconic Black Box Theatre. Despite being a fan of the namesake Green Day concept album for which the musical is named, I had never had an opportunity to see a live production performed before, so was very excited … [Read more...] about American Idiot: A Review