At its dark, complex heart, the novel represents Patricia Highsmith at her most contradictory – and greatest
Art June 2, 2025
Why does Irish art avoid the Troubles?
There is something truly pathological about the taboo given that Irish art is awash with politics
Television June 2, 2025
The Eternaut places character above special effects
The Argentine dystopian drama is a very enjoyable watch
Theater June 2, 2025
Dead Outlaw is sharp-witted and irreverent
An irreverent musical about the ‘life’ of a mysterious dead body forces us to confront death
Theater June 2, 2025
The curse of stage technology
It’s not just the rhythm that is hampered by the tech intrusions, but the physicality of performers too
Music June 2, 2025
Tall Tales fails to live up to its potential
At times the repetitiveness made me cry with boredom, but that repetitiveness is part of the shtick
Podcasts June 2, 2025
Two podcasts with the Midas touch
How did a myth about the consequences of poor judgment become a parable for aspiration?