The Bullet Swallower- Review
“Elizabeth Gonzales James so accurately and delicately portrays a patriarchal Mexican society which is suffering from poverty, violence inflicted by white Americans on the border, and toxic masculinity… The Bullet Swallower is a triumph of contemporary literature.”
Lauren reviews Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ book, The Bullet Swallower.
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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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The Achill Island Film Festival 2024 Presents: All Politics is Local
In Irish politics, ‘If you’re hungry enough, you’ll dig up the tar on the road with your teeth to get a vote.’ Unbelievably, your running partner poses a greater threat than the other parties, and the most thrilling and devastating competition arises from this internal rivalry.
This week, Emma takes a look at All Politics is Local which was showcased at the Achill Island Film Festival 2024
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Tennis as the Vehicle for Passion and Homoeroticism – Challengers
“You’re placed in the motive and reasoning for this film: tennis. It essentially feels like the three of them are having a threesome on the court.”
Hannah delves into the use of sport as an extension of passion in interpersonal relationships in Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers.
“Back to Black” – The Biopic That No, No, Nobody Wanted
This week Emma takes a look at Sarah Taylor-Johnson’s controversial biopic dedicated to Amy Winehouse “Back to Black” and the issues within the biopic genre.
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Conflict Never Occurs in A Vacuum – How Blowback Tells History Through Perspective
Blowback teaches us that no act of conflict happens in a vacuum, no situation in international relations happens void of history…
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Coastline Grass Club Release Party at The International Bar
This week, Emma writes about self-proclaimed funk, psychedelic, surf-rock band Coastline Grass Club’s latest gig in anticipation of their first EP.
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Humanity in the Mundane- Perfect Days Review
Wim Wenders explores humanity in busy urban life in his latest film, “Perfect Days”. Adelaide explores these themes.
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Emigration and Parenthood – Vital Sign Review
As part of DIFF’s Making Waves programme, Adelaide reviews film Vital Sign from Hong Kong director Cheuk Wan-chi.
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Nate Ki’s Modern Horror Folklore- Back Home Review
This week Emma takes a look at Nate Ki’s feature debut Back Home, as part of the Dublin International Film Festival, Making Waves: Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema.
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