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Magpie at the Movies: ‘Maze’ is a Complex Tale of The Troubles, and One Man’s Struggle to Matter – Says Glenn Kaufmann
Based on real events, and standing as a kind of metaphor for personal and political complexities, the maze in writer/director Steven Burke’s (81) new film ‘Maze’ is an intricate web of human interactions, political turmoil, and the struggles of...
Magpie at the Movies: New Animated Film ‘The Jungle Bunch’ is Fast-Paced, Kids’ Fun says Glenn Kaufmann.
With a misplaced baby penguin who paints on stripes to look more like his adoptive tiger mother, and a group of jungle creatures running through the jungle playing superhero, ‘The Jungle Bunch’ (Les as de la jungle), the latest animated feature from France’s Tat...
Louise O’Neill and Alisha Dixon Luanch New Campaign to Boost Confidence in Young Girls. Rachel Golden Reports
Puberty. A word that many preteens shudder at the thoughts of and that many adults would prefer to forget. Nothing is more daunting than standing by and watching your body change from that of a child into a woman or man. Its not all bad though, its a coming of age...
It Happened to Me: Blogger Kat O’Connor Tells of Battle with Depression and Road to Recovery. Rachel Golden Reports.
“ Talking about mental health is still a taboo in Ireland today, and sometimes you can feel very alone. I think it’s important for people to come forward and start a conversation because it’s something we really need to talk about.” These are...