Chillingly relevant and nauseatingly readable: ‘Leave the World Behind’ by Rumaan Alam review
Niall Hawkins reviews Rumaan Alam's 'Leave the World Behind', an intense thriller fitting for the current crisis we find ourselves in.
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“How Hobbesian”: ‘Black Summer’ season two review
Niall Hawkins appreciates the improvements made upon the first season of 'Black Summer' in its latest instalment despite its simple storyline.
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NFTs: a bubble going to burst?
Niall Hawkins delves into the NFT craze and what this means for the art world.
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Adult animation: the millenial and zoomer zeitgeist
Niall Hawkins celebrates the creative pulse of contemporary society that is adult animation.
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Shame socially distanced: the noise we’ve needed for so long
Niall Hawkins shares the experience of watching post punkers Shame rock out in Covid-secure style.
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‘Piers Morgan’s Life Stories’: a vindication of Keir Starmer?
Niall Hawkins contemplates the future of the Labour party and the volatile political climate in the wake of the "great, emotional" interview between Keir Starmer and Piers Morgan.
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Black Midi ‘Cavalcade’ review: weird but wonderful
Niall Hawkins reviews the second album from experimental genre smashers Black Midi.
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‘Army of the Dead’ scrapes the surface but fails to make a mark
Writer Niall Hawkins finds Zack Snyder's new film to be a passable bit of escapism but little more.
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Former Glory: a look back on some of the best ‘Simpsons’ episodes
Amidst the criticism and universal recognition of 'The Simpsons'' decline, Niall Hawkins looks back on its glory days by sharing his five best episodes of the once groundbreaking series.
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The Belfast riots: a backwards step for Anglo-Irish relations
Niall Hawkins argues that the recent violent outbursts on the streets of Belfast are a product of the Government's lack of competency and care regarding both Irish relations and Ireland's history of sectarianism.
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Blow away the dust: the enduring charm of vinyl
Niall Hawkins discusses his relationship with vinyl records.
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The best albums to study with
Three writers share their favourite albums to study with during exam season.
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Belfast’s recent riots: walls, religion, and a history of division
Niall Hawkins writes on the recent protests in Belfast and what they indicate about Brexit's impact upon peace in Northern Ireland
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