The Misunderstanding of Squid Game and The Double Down That is Squid Game 2
“[Dong-Hyuk] is aware that much of his own audience have missed the point of the first season completely. The actual games this season are less central to the plot, Dong-Hyuk instead deciding to focus on conversations around class solidarity and free will of the broken masses.”
Adam delves into the second season of international hit, Squid Game.
Read More
The All or Nothing Approach From Online Commentators Defies Any Semblance of Political Reasoning
“During the campaign, these online activists were begrudged to have to support Sinn Féin to form a left wing government. Now they are adamant all left wing parties must sit tight on the opposition benches, handing Fianna Fail and Fine Gael a centre right government mandate…”
Adam Van Eekeren discusses online response to the Irish General Election
Time Cut- Film Review
“Where it has its most fun is relishing in the 2003 setting, slamming you incessantly with bops and the eccentric fashion style of the era. Juicy Couture tracksuit sets and Alanis Morissette are the films bread and butter as it does everything in its power to insist that the early 2000s is worthy of a time travel flick.”
Adam gives some rather scathing feedback on Netflix’s newest, churned out film.
Read More
No One Saw This Coming: How The US Election Highlights a Gap in Political Understanding
“It has become increasingly clear in American politics that the analysts and alleged professionals have no clue which way the electorate might swing. This is indicative of a broader problem not just in American politics but in how polarised societies are becoming across the globe.”
Adam gives us an overview on why Trump was able to pull off a surprising win in the US presidential elections.
Read More
Who is The Woke Left – A Brief Insight into Conservatism’s Newest Boogeyman
“The anti-woke nature of modern-day conservatism not only provides them with the tools to chip away at decades of social progress in inclusion, but also to become the ultimate voice of counterculture.”
Adam discusses the positioning of the idea of “wokeness” in politics.
Read More
Electric Picnic Review 2024- The Good, The Bad and The Downright Messy
“By the end of the weekend it was clear that every bit of eccentricity and excitement that came from Electric Picnic had come from the Irish, whether they be performers or audience. ”
Adam discusses his time at Electric Picnic 2024 in Stradbally.
Read More
Annisya: “Pick Up”- Single Review
“The track… utilises elements from hip-hop, R&B and afrobeats… This mix of musical elements almost begs for the song to be listened to whilst laid back with a fruity cocktail in hand.”
Adam reviews the latest single, “Pick Up”, from artist Annisya
Read More
Primavera Sound Barcelona- Review
“There is not a moment of this festival where one would be starved of seeing a musical performance unlike something they had ever seen before. Primavera offers every one of its guests a chance to see first hand what music is all about…”
Adam talks about his top five acts from Primavera Sound Festival.
Read More
Camping On The Quad – The Students Taking A Stand Against Israel on UCD Campus
“the sense of pride the UCD staff had expressed became more and more understandable. The passion expressed by every single student in the face of injustice was awe inspiring. Each student understood perfectly why they were there and what it was they wanted.”
Read about Adam’s visit and interviews at the UCD encampment.
Read More
The Distraction of Social Media- Why The Left Has Become Fractured Online
Why has the left become so fractured online? This week Adam delves into the world of American politics and analyses the fractured relationship between the left and social media.
Read More