As the years have progressed, the concept of the muse has morphed from that of ancient Greek goddesses invoked by famous poets such as Homer and Virgil. Muses today have traded the long draped gowns of their predecessors for edgy haircuts and smart suits. Gone are Calliope, Clio, Erato, and Euterpe. Muses now sport names…
It’s that old question isn’t it? The one that always comes up at parties from well-meaning new acquaintances when your love of film is revealed: “what’s your favourite film?” – I hate it, mostly because I know it’s a question to which I can never honestly provide an answer, even to myself. We are living…
Far be it from me to ask whether or not someone is the right person for their job, though when the signs are as clear as this it’s difficult to ignore the realities of the situation. As is the case across the board in Irish life, the music scene has suffered a constant…
Louis Le Brocquy, despite his French sounding name, was an artist born in Dublin on November 10th 1916. In respect of Le Brocquy passing away in April of this year and with what would have been his ninety sixth birthday this month, I feel it is time somebody commemorated him in some way….
Nicole Clinton explains why Kate Moss is deserving of the title. When I came across a programme on Sky Arts a few months ago entitled ‘Kate Moss: Creating an Icon’ I was intrigued, not just because I have a personal fascination with the supermodel’s perfectly imperfect beauty and style, but also because I was…
Lipstick is a winter staple, but it doesn’t come without its perils. Here, Ruth Ní Leannacháin contemplates the dos and don’ts of the world’s most consistent make-up product. The New York Times have described it as an economic indicator and everyone from tomboy Alexa Chung to ultimate glamour pin-up Dita Von Teese is…
Ever played Thief? Neither have I, but apparently it’s great. Really, really great in fact. So great that is the biggest compliment people are paying to Arkane Studios’ Dishonored is that it’s better than Thief. Now, seeing as I’ve never played Thief that was a really pointless comparison to make, but rest assured Dishonored is…
Schwarzenegger Back for New Conan Movie: Conan is confirmed to come back for one final hurrah! Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to reclaim the role that originally brought him to fame 30 years ago. The new film, to be entitled The Legend of Conan, will drag Arnie out of retirement from politics and relaunch…
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise and with this came some serious pressure for the newest installment. Coupled with this was the further goal to improve upon 2008’s Quantum of Solace which caused a fair deal of dissapointment upon its realease. In many ways, Skyfall was always going to…
There’s something about Louis Theroux, that’s for sure. The man should really consider police work, counselling – becoming a member of the clergy – based purely on his ability to elicit even the most odious of confessions from his documentary subjects. Having starred as an extra in a gay porn movie, attended a swingers’ party,…