The Hype Archives – Page 2 of 44

It’s time for Kendrick Lamar’s eagerly awaited return

February 10, 2021

Lamar has established himself as an artist with a track record of combining timely topics and larger, national stories of struggle without coming across as reactionary, which means listeners are both eager and happy to wait for his new project.

It’s A Sin is a raw portrayal of the AIDS epidemic

February 10, 2021

The callousness with which society and the State treated people with AIDS is the standout thing.

DCU Poetry society announce a new literary festival in April

February 10, 2021

Poetry is often viewed as a very serious and highbrow art form but it can also be really entertaining, explains the Chairperson, Fay Martin.

Artistic community reacts to the final Mother and Baby Homes Report

January 27, 2021

Over the last three decades, more and more of the atrocities committed in the name of the Catholic Church have come out, and Sinead’s outburst seemed more and more reasonable.

Pieces of a Woman is a compelling and poignant drama with standout performances

January 27, 2021

This tragic and moving storyline of loss grips the viewer from beginning to end.

Pillow Queens’ US debut shows Irish artists need more support from home

January 27, 2021

While many news outlets have celebrated the overseas debut achieved by Pillow Queens through the sheer brilliance of their music, more needs to be done to lift this band up on our own soil.

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

January 27, 2021

The artist with a reputation of old money glamour and dreamy music has been hit with controversy throughout her career.

WandaVision: Sitcom or Psychological Horror Story?

January 27, 2021

WandaVision is like nothing else in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Taylor Swift, the new queen of the music scene

January 27, 2021

Evermore has a slightly different twist to Swift’s usual style, with songs fitting for so many situations and shows Swift delving into uncharted waters, but emerging victorious in doing so.

The Weeknd’s new look in keeping with his album’s character

January 27, 2021

It led to a wide reaction on social media, with many fans thinking something had happened to him and were trying to work out exactly what.

Wonder Woman 1984’s flash-forward brings us back in time

January 27, 2021

Unfortunately, as many audiences and critics believe, Wonder Woman 1984 is far from perfect.

How reality TV adapted to the pandemic

January 27, 2021

Popular reality shows had to choose between adapting or cease all filming due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Tenet delivers what you might expect from Christopher Nolan

January 27, 2021

Ultimately that’s the main point when it comes to this film as it’s at its best when it’s more of a fun spy jaunt than a commentary on modern civilisation.

Scandalous Bridgerton keeps audiences on the edge of their seats

January 27, 2021

The show provides a great insight to how English societies were during this period. The costumes and set designs are fantastic, adding to the intricate portrayal of the time period.

Pixar’s latest self-reflection inspiration, “Soul”

January 27, 2021

The film finds the perfect balance between comedy and true inspiration, which makes you want to take a step back and re-evaluate your life.

The Weeknd accuses the Grammys of corruption

December 9, 2020

After Hours was also the subject of near-universal acclaim from fans and critics alike. It is widely regarded as The Weeknd’s best artistic endeavour

The Boys are all right

December 9, 2020

The best aspect of The Boys is that it’s much more than just a superhero show.

If Anything Happens I Love You makes loss feel almost tangible

December 9, 2020

If Anything Happens I Love You is a powerful and effective depiction on the impacts of gun violence.

RTÉ commemorates 100 years since Bloody Sunday

December 9, 2020

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

Some Christmas movies just mean more

December 9, 2020

It is clear from box office figures that there is a lot for production companies to gain by making these holiday films.

The glorification of on-screen criminals

December 9, 2020

The influential power of movies and tv shows on audiences is widely underrated, as people can become influenced and shape their ideals around a particular character and their actions.

The Witches is a scary spin on a childhood classic

December 9, 2020

The new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Witches is a colourful reinvention thirty years later.

Miley Cyrus reinvents herself once again

December 9, 2020

Cyrus is constantly going through reinvention, but her prowess as a distinguished vocalist, fused with her ability to transcend as an artist, remains the same.

The Late Late Toy Show: A true reflection of 2020

December 9, 2020

Unlike previous years, there was little mention of toys and presents and focused more heavily on the children participating in this year’s Toy Show.

Goodbye Trump, is it goodbye SNL ?

November 25, 2020

For some viewers, SNL’s response to the Trump era and their political sketches grew tiresome, fairly quickly. So, in a post-Trump era, it is naive of us to expect SNL to move on.