The theatre in NUI Galway has always been a real treat, be it the GUMS musical productions or the various plays and projects produced by the students, particularly the annual Theatre Week. One person who has been involved in pretty much every part of theatre in NUI Galway that you could name is Performing Arts student Cathal Ryan, […]
SIN meets NUI Galway student, actor and playwright Cathal Ryan
Posted on March 16, 2018 Leave a Comment
Reviving the dead: the issues with celebrity holograms and CGI
Posted on March 15, 2018 Leave a Comment
One of the simple facts of life is that we all die, but in 2018 it seems like that too is off-limits for some of the world’s A-list celebrities. With hologram technology and CGI becoming more advanced, it is possible for dead singing icons and actors to be portrayed on stage and screen. From Tupac […]
SIN meets NUI Galway music man Tom Freeman
Posted on March 15, 2018 Leave a Comment
Through Rock Soc, Music Soc, the university orchestra, or just by meeting people through chance, NUI Galway has always had a way of nurturing the latent talent within those studying here, one such talented musician is Tom Freeman, a recent NUI Galway graduate. So, you’ve been involved with music in NUI Galway since you set your foot in the door, what […]
Black gowns are a vital piece of the Times Up jigsaw
Posted on March 14, 2018 Leave a Comment
So far, this year’s entertainment award ceremonies have been far less colourful than usual- but they have been a lot more interesting. The latest protest occurred at the BAFTA awards, where countless celebrities adorned black clothing as they strutted down the red carpet. The bleak colour scheme was used as a tool to unify Hollywood’s finest. A […]
Who will win at the Oscars?
Posted on February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment
The Academy Awards are the one night of the year when Hollywood’s big-wigs set aside competitive concerns of business and box office to find out what movies some old out-of-touch insiders would like social media to talk about. There are a few reasons this year’s Oscars are likely to be interesting. It’s the first show […]
What makes a successful female-led show?
Posted on February 24, 2018 Leave a Comment
Derry Girls has taken the small screen by storm. Written and produced by Lisa McGee, a Derry native, the show has received rave reviews from viewers and critics alike. But what is it about this female-led show that is a success? There have been many tv shows and films headed by women that have fallen […]
Nothing is ‘Stranger’ than our obsession with Millie Bobby Brown
Posted on February 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
Celebrity culture is frequently depressing, but one of its most grim aspects is the adultization of child stars. From Tatum O’Neal to Lindsay Lohan, these children are treated like mini adults, often with dire consequences. Which is how we’ve ended up with gossip websites sharing all the juicy details of Stranger Things star Millie Bobby […]
Romantic movies to cuddle up in front of this St Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 14, 2018 Leave a Comment
Happy St Valentine’s Day. Maybe you want to find a great romantic movie to watch with your friends, that special someone, or even maybe just by yourself because you deserve self-love too and me-time and a rom-com go hand in hand. Whoever you find yourself with, here’s some great love stories from the silver screen […]
Uplifting celebrity stories to cleanse your palate
Posted on February 2, 2018 Leave a Comment
Hollywood (and seemingly every other industry) is finding out that no matter how well you hide the skeletons in the closet, they’ll eventually come tumbling out. The exposure of predatory men in power is satisfying, but it’s also hard to stomach. So, it’s nice when you are reminded that not every famous person is 100pc […]
Review: The End of the F***ing World
Posted on February 1, 2018 Leave a Comment
Created by: Charles Covell based on the comic series of the same name by Charles S. Forman Cast:Jessica Barden, Alex Lawther, Gemma Whelan, Wunmi Mosaku The new eight-part Netfix/Channel 4 series The End of the F***ing World follows James, a 17-year-old who believes he is a psychopath, and Alyssa, a 17-year-old rebellious schoolmate, who go […]
