PinnedCian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘Baby Reindeer’ is a Brutal, Never-Ending NightmareRichard Gadd’s account of his younger years is a harrowing look at stalking, self-loathing and regret·6 min read·May 6, 2024--4--4
PinnedCian McGrathinThe Ugly MonsterThe Conflicting Realities of Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’Exploring Mac Miller’s final two albums and his search for transformation·10 min read·May 3, 2024--7--7
PinnedCian McGrathinCounter Arts‘American Horror Story: Red Tide’ Made Me Reflect on the Joys, Sorrows and Selfishness of WritingThe first instalment in the series’ tenth season is a fascinating exploration of the act of creation·8 min read·Apr 28, 2024--11--11
PinnedCian McGrathinFanfare‘Ripley’ is a Classic Case of Style Over SubstanceSteven Zaillian’s latest miniseries is well-directed, has a brilliant leading man and boasts gorgeous shots, but that doesn’t redeem its…·10 min read·Apr 29, 2024--3--3
Cian McGrathinFanfareFallout is a Fun, Imaginative Adventure That Can’t Reach the Heights of Must-Watch TVThe latest hit video game adaptation takes its time to blossom, but gradually becomes an intriguing, humorous mystery·6 min read·2 days ago----
Cian McGrathinThe Ugly Monster‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’, Ostracism and the OtherThe horror series’ fourth season explores marginalised people living on the fringes of society and those that gravitate towards them·11 min read·5 days ago--2--2
Cian McGrathinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is Both Unintentionally Hilarious and Incredibly BoringRon Howard’s spectacular misfire is both generic and ironically funny·5 min read·6 days ago--1--1
Cian McGrathinIt's Only A Movie‘Passages’ Review: Cold and Emotionally DistantIra Sachs’ 2023 film centered on an indecisive and fickle protagonist quickly loses steam·3 min read·May 12, 2024--1--1
Cian McGrathinCounter ArtsReview: ‘Half Nelson’ is a Heartfelt Drama That Falls Short of GreatnessThe first of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s filmmaking collaborations is a tragic depiction of lost souls, featuring an enrapturing lead…·5 min read·May 9, 2024----