How “The Brutalist” Lectures us in Beauty among Banality
“This energetic beginning sets the tone for the waxing and waning narrative throughout. The film goes from intense to lackadaisical in a heartbeat, representative of the fact that László Tóth is a man who has opportunity presented and snatched from him in quick succession, a symptom of the falsely idyllic, capitalistic society that history tells us post-war America was.”
Adelaide talks about Oscar-winning film, The Brutalist.
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Ten Years Since The Hobbit, Do We Like it Yet?
A decade since release, Adelaide discusses the most hated aspects of The Hobbit trilogy and whether or not the unpopularity is justified.
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Ireland as a Country with its Mouth Sewn Shut- Small Things Like These Review
“What the story brings around repeatedly is how the hyper-awareness of others’ opinions, and the fear of these opinions, was entirely detrimental to maintaining a moral society…. What few wish to admit, and what this story delves into, is that most people knew precisely what happened at the Laundries yet remained silent…”
Adelaide reviews the latest film based on the work of author Claire Keegan, Small Things Like These.
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Echo Fold “Said & Done”- Single review
“Echo Fold is capable of being a versatile band whilst still maintaining their cultivated sound and image, something that is a big draw for both old and new audience…”
Adelaide reviews the newest single from Dublin-based band, Echo Fold.
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Poorly Chosen Narratives- Chevalier Review
“The more interesting parts of Joseph Bologne’s life, his role in the French revolution despite being a nobleman, are left to be epilogue to the hour and forty-minute feature. The audience is instead met with a drab love story between the Chevalier and the quaint singer, Marie-Josephine de Montalembert.”
Adelaide talks about 2022 film, Chevalier.
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The Best Seasonal Watches
Adelaide gives a quick breakdown of some of her favourite shows and films to watch each season.
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How to Continue a Franchise- Alien: Romulus Review
“Alien: Romulus is rife with hints and clear indicators of where the story is going but as a fan of the films, I found that these were not met with sighs from over predictability, instead they drew out excitement for where I knew the film was going to go.”
Adelaide reviews the latest instalment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus
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Echo Fold “Acceptance”- Single Review
“Whether you are someone who likes to dive into lyrical composition or just feel things out with the melody, this song will work for you.”
Adelaide reviews Dublin-based band Echo Fold’s latest single, Acceptance.
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A Return to Adventure- Riddle Of Fire Review
“The kids are bad-mouthed and snarky, many of the adults have a childlike dopiness. It makes for an equal playing field when the kids inevitably try get their own back on the so-called “woodsy bastards” for wronging the Three Immortal Reptiles.”
Adelaide reviews Weston Razooli’s Riddle of Fire.
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I Hate Netflix and Here’s Why
“(P)utting on a movie seems to be too much hassle but binge-watching five episodes of a show, an hour long each, is reasonable… Film and television lose their status as an art form and are instead cast aside into the impossibly expanding, and rather denigrative, genre known simply as “content”.”
This week Adelaide details the cultural and social pitfalls of the streaming empire.
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