The Hype Archives – Page 2 of 33

A review of Sam Levinson’s ‘Malcom and Marie’

February 24, 2021

Malcolm and Marie is a cinematic masterpiece with powerful performances by Zendaya (Marie) and John David Washington (Malcolm).

Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers

February 13, 2021

Taylor Swift has finished re-recording Fearless, her second studio album that was originally released in 2008.

A review of the soulful film ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

February 10, 2021

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom directed by George C. Wolfe, is a film based in 1920’s Chicago. It follows a blue’s band as they gather in a recording studio and tensions soon rise.

Music festivals in 2021 remain in the dark

February 1, 2021

A staple of summer culture, all music festivals were cancelled last year due to the pandemic. With a vaccine being doled out and better grasp on how to deal with Covid-19, every festival fanatic is waiting to find out if they will go ahead.

How reality TV adapted to the pandemic

January 27, 2021

While people are at home watching television more than ever in the last number of months, reality TV has had to take a knock due to coronavirus restrictions.

Artistic community reacts to the final Mother and Baby Homes Report

January 27, 2021

This October will mark 29 years since Sinéad O’Connor’s appearance on Saturday Night Live in which she tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II. This followed her acapella rendition of “War” by Bob

Lana Del Rey teases newest album ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ amid her latest hit of backlash

January 17, 2021

Lana Del Rey surprised fans with a glimpse of her upcoming album which drops this year after Covid-19 delayed the original release date. Her new album, Chemtrails Over the Country Club follows the success of 2019’s Norman Fucking Rockwell!

RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday with new documentary

December 9, 2020

Last week RTÉ broadcast a documentary, Bloody Sunday 1920, commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the tragedy. And it was lovely.

The glorification of on-screen criminals

December 1, 2020

The glorification of criminals on popular TV shows and movies can have a darker and more significant effect on society than people anticipate.

Holidate is another cringe fest of a love story

November 11, 2020

In a nutshell: yes, it is. But that’s not always a bad thing. If you love to watch two very attractive white people fall in love over the course of an hour and 45 minutes, going through the motions of “will they/won’t they” while also experiencing close to every cliché ever, then this is the movie for you.

Crap or WAP: Is Drake’s music still relevant in the 2020 Hip-Hop scene?

November 11, 2020

Towards the end of October Drake released a small video clip trailer to his upcoming album Certified Lover Boy which will be dropped in January 2021, but where does this Hip-Hop icon stand amongst the

Ariana Grande retains her position at the top of the charts with new album

November 11, 2020

In her sixth studio album, Grande expresses her signature sassy, playful femininity that her fan base repeatedly laps up.

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” tells a chilling love story

October 28, 2020

While this is a horror series, this particular season takes on a dramatic yet chilling love story that even those who can’t stand horror could enjoy.

The power of street art

October 21, 2020

A walk through Temple Bar strikes a political pulse as the “Repeal the 8th” mural reminds you of a past triumph. Cutting through Love Lane, your inner romantic ignites itself.

The Social Dilemma shows the unsocial aspects to our digital lives

October 14, 2020

The new docu-drama on Netflix, The Social Dilemma, doesn’t tell us anything new: social media is bad. We knew this and we’ve known it for a while. But what it does reveal, is why we don’t stop.

Tiger King dominates attention during the pandemic

April 13, 2020

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, appeared on our screens on the 20th of March this year. Within a few days, memes started pouring in and Joe Exotic became an internet sensation with over 37,000

Pandemic brings viewers to the frontline of a health crisis

March 30, 2020

Overcrowded hospitals, exhausted doctors, misinformation, white masks and hazmat suits.

“A Gay and a Non Gay Podcast” tackles the tough topics at live show

November 27, 2019

A Gay and a Non Gay Podcast Live Show combined the light and the dark, humour and solemnity and, of course, gayness and non-gayness.

Britain’s most famous family returns to Netflix for a third season

November 27, 2019

After two years of development, directing and filming, Peter Morgan’s much loved Netflix drama returns to depict the life, times and private turmoil of the world’s most famous family.

Robo Riots hold its first heavyweight combat robot sports event in Dublin

November 23, 2019

‘Robo Riots’ held its first ‘full-length heavyweight combat robot sports’ event in Dublin from November 15 to 16.

Deerhunter kick off their European tour in Whelans

November 13, 2019

Whelan’s was jammed as the Atlanta based rock band took over the place for two shows that kick started their 2019 European tour.

The backing track to Dublin City

November 13, 2019

A new wave of young buskers have taken over the streets of Dublin. Competing for peak times and areas could cause busking wars but they are all part of a supportive community, says singer songwriter

Kanye tries his Kanye best on latest solo effort

November 13, 2019

Kanye’s irrefutable egoism impedes his artistic focus on his new gospel-inspired album, “Jesus is King”.

Earl Sweatshirt leaves fans wanting more with latest album release

November 13, 2019

It’s difficult to pin down where Earl Sweatshirt belongs in 2019’s music scene. His critically acclaimed album,”Some Rap Songs”, from last year was a departure from his earlier more mainstream efforts, featuring few hooks and

Watchmen mirrors the brutal reality of the US political landscape

November 13, 2019

Ostensibly a remix rather than direct adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic 1987 comic, HBO’s “Watchmen” offers a contemporary political perspective on one of the core texts of modern superhero fiction, introducing a largely new cast