The Hype Archives – The College View

Enola Holmes investigates untold histories

October 14, 2020

Enola Holmes would give Jo March a run for her money – she’s the plucky, chatty heroine 2020 needs.

Billie Piper shines in ‘I Hate Suzie’

October 14, 2020

This show is an addictive dark comedy-drama with great writing and excellent, authentic acting.

The casting bias in Hollywood

October 14, 2020

Famous alliances within the film industry beg the question, are characters written to fit a specific actor, or do these actors authentically suit the role?

Back to the future viewing

October 14, 2020

A need for feel-good content has ramped up everyone’s nostalgia levels rather than opting for the investment of watching something unproven.

The best films to ring in the spooky season

October 14, 2020

These cult-classic films are so magical, they help you reminisce on Halloweens of the past – when life was as easy as trick-or-treating,

What’s the point of Machine Gun Kelly?

October 14, 2020

There is nothing original about what he’s doing, and the genre switch after a PR nightmare feels nothing short of cynical.

The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects of our digital lives

October 14, 2020

The new documentary on Netflix, “The Social Dilemma”, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We know this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it reveals, is why we don’t

Feminist anthems throughout the decades

October 14, 2020

In 1975 the United Nations declared ‘International Women’s Year’ with Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman” as its official anthem. The song impacted many lives when it was released during the new wave of women’s liberation.

How TikTok has changed the music industry

October 14, 2020

The app has also been important for artists just starting in the music business. In a time where live music is off the cards, a viral video or clip could prove crucial to the start of a new career of rapping or producing.

Little Mix The Search: have we heard too much from reality TV?

October 14, 2020

Little Mix: The Search is a breath of fresh air in the world of talent competitions; straying away from scripts, sob stories and forced drama that ultimately led to the downfall of its rival programmes.

Feels Good Man illustrates how something good can go horribly wrong.

October 14, 2020

Essentially the film provides a great view of our culture four years ago when Trump surprised the world in beating Hillary Clinton.

Religious devotion leads to sinister behaviour in the star studded film The Devil All the Time

September 22, 2020

The Devil All The Time delves deep into Christian Ohio between the 1940s, and 60s. It explores the fascinating intensity of extreme devotion to God – which inevitably transpires as self-defeating.

Anelka: Mistunderstood lacks the depth and drama needed for documentary filmmaking

September 22, 2020

Anelka: Misunderstood, released on Netflix, strives to paint a picture of a humble human being shunned by the football world. It instead offers basic insights into a pretty ordinary career for a top footballer by

How the theatre and film industry adapted during the pandemic

September 22, 2020

Cinephiles and theatre enthusiasts were met with dismay when the doors to their favourite establishments closed, in order to comply with social distancing. Film productions were halted for months and plays had to be cancelled

The Kissing Booth franchise tops Netflix charts after the release of the sequel

August 25, 2020

The Kissing Booth, in all its cringe-worthy glory, is a film we love to hate. Two years on, The Kissing Booth 2 sets the perfect example that the apple certainly doesn’t fall far from the

The Umbrella Academy season two brings us back to the sixties

August 21, 2020

The dysfunctional superhero family have graced our screens once again, with season 2 of The Umbrella Academy streaming on Netflix this month in ten episodes.

The FIFA soundtrack to our lives

July 21, 2020

Some songs from the last twenty years have had a chicken and the egg with their success and their appearance on a FIFA soundtrack. Did the chicken hatch before the egg or did it play

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

July 21, 2020

In his new Netflix mini-series “Down to Earth”, Zac Efron travels the Americas, and Europe on a quest to find sustainable, and healthy ways to live.

Hamilton musical premieres on Disney+

July 21, 2020

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ aired on Disney+ this month, with the streaming platform removing their free trial deal ahead of the Broadway hits’ premiere.

Noname carries on Rage Against the Machine’s Legacy

June 22, 2020

“Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses” Killing in the Name – Rage Against the Machine These words delivered by Zach de la Rocha on the band’s 1992 classic, still

Celebrating Pride from home during Covid-19

June 21, 2020

From the streets of New York in 1969 to present day, acceptance and celebration of the LGBT+ community has evolved incredibly. Now considered one of the most important events that contributed to the Gay Liberation

How our film choices can make us better allies for the BLM movement

June 21, 2020

The global response to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Movement has led to a thorough investigation of Hollywood in its portrayal of black people in popular culture.

The hidden gems of Korean cinema

April 21, 2020

Sean Power looks at the best unknown Korean films.

Quiz reexamines the Millionaire cold case

April 20, 2020

you would need to be extremely deceptive, have a mastermind plan and have a remarkable amount of intelligence.

DCU Drama tries to cope with the global pandemic

April 13, 2020

Following the closure of all universities as a reult of the COVID-19 crisis, DCU Drama have indefinitely postpone their four shows; the contemporary show ‘The Graduate’, the member production ‘Aftermath’, the open rehearsal for Musical Theatre Intervarsities ‘ Fosse/Verdon’ and the musical ‘RENT.’