By Caileigh Ryan In contrast to the heavily political 1960s, 1970 arrives, toning things down a notch. People are bettering themselves and shifting their focus to individual satisfaction. A quote by President Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” defined the previous decade. But things are changing. The 1970s are all about … [Read more...] about Reeling in the years, 1970: the iconic year that kicked off the ‘Me Decade’
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Quiet on set! Film Society Spotlight
By Kaylen Blanchier This week, production officer Claudia Nussbaumer takes us behind the scenes of one of the biggest societies in NUI Galway: Film Soc. Cameras are rolling, cue to the society spotlight. With more than 600 students signed up at this year’s Societies Day, Film Soc has grown more and more over the past five years, so much so as to become one of the most … [Read more...] about Quiet on set! Film Society Spotlight
Jonah Hill is “Under Construction” like us all
By Harry King Recently Jonah Hill has teamed up with A24 films to produce a zine, entitled Inner Children. This is a companion piece to the new film Mid90s, which is Hill’s directing debut. In it, he talks to 12 people he respects and admires, from his ex - costar Michael Cera to his therapist Dr Phil Stutz. During an interview he did on The Ellen Show, he shed light on … [Read more...] about Jonah Hill is “Under Construction” like us all
I see a little silhouetto of an Oscar
By Kaylen Blanchier It was a sold - out Wembley. One night later, it was a full house here in Galway. The long - awaited Bohemian Rhapsody premiere brought Queen and Freddie Mercury fans from all generations together for the night, all leaving the cinema shyly humming 'Don’t Stop Me Now'. It isn’t the story of the band, of Mercury’s sexuality or a historical insight on … [Read more...] about I see a little silhouetto of an Oscar
NUI Galway launches first ever music degree
By Fiona Lee This year NUI Galway accepted its first round of students who are undertaking a new Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. The new degree consists of a variety of music modules, such as music theory, sound technology, traditional Irish music, arts administration and management, harmony and many more. An opportunity for work placement is offered in the third … [Read more...] about NUI Galway launches first ever music degree
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