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Ana Lazarut gives her thoughts on the hype around Christopher Nolan and what she thinks the issues are with his new film, The Odyssey.

Caoimhe McCloskey discusses the controversial announcement of the film adaptation of Haunting Adeline.

Another superhero movie is gracing our screens, but how is Masters of the Universe any different from those that have come before? Caoimhe McCloskey talks all things He-Man and why, in this case, wacky works.

I the collab of the year, Olivia Rodrigo has covered CMAT’s ‘When a Good Man Cries’, with much excitement from Irish fans and many more. Ana Lazarut highlights what the collab means to young women and why it matters so much.

Ana Lazarut discusses a recent book launch at Waterstones for Dr Emma Southon’s Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire and tells us why we should read it!

Eva Quinn dicusses a new magazine, The Olive Tree, which highlights Palestinian voices and experiences.

Many musicians lose their appeal once they become famous, shifting from relatable music to ‘out of touch’ lyrics and personas, but not Noah Kahan. Although Kahan’s album discusses the impact fame has had on his life, it retains its relatability. Caoimhe McCloskey explores how Kahan is finding success.

Eurovision always hits the headlines this year for a more sour reason. Israel’s participation in the event has been under question for some time, but this year saw the greatest number of boycotting countries in the competition’s history. Ellie Somers examines the future of Eurovision, answering the question: Can it and should it survive?

With another Jane Austen adaptation newly released and many more in the works, Ellie Somers tackles the question, do we really need anymore Austen?

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival is running for its 26th year offering a massive range of music, art and culture. Emma Ferguson highlights the must-sees of this years lineup.

For four days, Sonorities Festival Belfast 2026 took over Queen’s University Belfast, transforming it into a hub for international sound. Over 100 artists took part in more than thirty events, spanning experimental music, immersive concerts, and striking installations. The festival slogan was, “You might not like it” — and it doesn’t try to change that. Grace Allen covers the festivals triumph and its positive impact on Queens.

Does Ireland have a new it boy? Following in the footsteps of Paul Mescal and Anthony Boyle, Dónal Finn is lined up as the newest it boy export of Ireland.

Food influencers have long been at the center of social media. Caoimhe McCloskey discusses their relevance and impact on the Belfast food scene.

Grace Poynton reviews one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting upcoming bands Keo for their gig at the Oh Yeah Music Centre.

Emma Ferguson comments in the best and worst moments of the 2026 Oscars ceremony including some fashion faux pas.

After almost 30 years Tracey Emin has installed her iconic artwork ‘My Bed’ once again, but what if any signifiance does that have for queen’s student? Ana Lazarut discusses the impact and ideas of Emin in modern Belfast.

Grace Allen investigates how a £25 loophole reshaped access to Leslie Odom Jr.’s West End debut in Hamilton, turning ticket buying into a system that not everyone could beat.

The lead up to this years Oscars were filled with controversy nominees faced a handful of accusations about previous statements. Now the Oscars have passed Ellie Somers highlights what these controverises tell us about modern Hollywood and the state of Oscars season itself.

The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, or ‘All-Ireland music festival’, is set to return to Belfast in 2027 for the second year in a row, sure to bring culture, atmosphere and an abundance of tourism to the city.  Chloe Henderson talks everything about this exciting event.

Declan Boyle-Shields reflects on the controversial 2026 BAFTAs and celebratory IFTAs ceremonies.

Ana Lazarut wants to be Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, but is “not her, I cannot look like her because I look like me, and most of all, I cannot dress like her because she was filthy rich.”

Georgia Glennie reports on the profound disappointment of the SSE Arena’s K-pop event and expands on a critique of media consumption among today’s youth.

What better way to spend reading week than on a European city break! Dáire McConville agrees and spent his reading week in Amsterdam, a city known for its liberal attitude. On a walking tour of the infamous city Dáire found out how the city came to be and why it is the way we think of it today.

The opening of Sephora in Belfast created a massive online moment and a massive turnout for the opening event. Grace Poynton believes local influencers played a massive role in bringing the major brand to Belfast and pulling in the crowd as well.

Olivia Dean’s first Grammy win should have been a moment of pure joy and celebration however it has been derailed online accusations of Dean peddling a ‘trad wife’ agenda. The question is why is Dean being targeted and why now? Chloe Henderson gives her thoughts.

World-renowned playwright and screenwriter Lisa McGee has held the premiere of her brand new Netflix show ‘How to Get to Heaven From Belfast’ in Queen’s University Belfast’s very own film theatre – the QFT. Grace Allen highlights the growth of Lisa McGee and the importance of the premiere being held at the QFT.

The events of the 2002 Football World Cup will hang in the minds of every Republic of Ireland football fan. New film ‘Saipan’ aims to cover these events and focusing on the personal fall out between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy. Luke Collins gives us his thoughts on this new film.

Perhaps the least known of the Best Picture nominees for the Oscars this year Katie Ward reviews ‘Train Dreams.’ Why has the film slipped under the radar and why has it recieved an academy award nomination?

What would Anthony Bourdain do if he came to Belfast now? Ana Lazarut discusses not what Bourdain would do in Belfast but how he would view a Queen’s student diet. More importantly, how Bourdain’s messages are still relevant to people today.

Ana Lazarut loves to knit but beyond a fun hobby what can knitting and other fabrics do for the world. A lot it turns out, read here to find about more about the politics of fabric arts.

Doomscrolling plagues us all and is giving us all shorter attention spans/ One side of social media is taking a stand against this by, ironically making content about consuming less. Katie Ward gave some of their suggestions a go to figure out if any of them actually work.

Connie Say declares Natalie Palamides’ one-woman show ‘WEER’ to be excellent, silly, and so very clever.