Posts Tagged ‘Queen’s’
REVIEW: Tamara Drew
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
The loved by many, little known by many more, graphic novel ‘Tamara Drew’ is brought to life with the lovely Gemma Arterton in the role of the title character. The story comes from a Guardian newspaper strip and so the film contains a more intellectual angle of comedy than normal. Based in a small town in the English countryside it’s very easy to see it’s critical relation to the beloved radio programme ‘The Archers’, and as a fellow critic recently commented, it’s like that but with sex and violence. In other words, ‘Tamara Drew’ is a really absorbing melodrama with lots of gossip factor, and that’s what the original comic intended.
BY LAURA SHEARER
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NEWS: Shared education is the way forward, says former NI Secretary of State
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
A single and shared Northern Ireland education system must be the way forward, former NI Secretary Peter Hain told The Gown. Mr Hain responded to First Minister Peter Robinson’s recent description of the Northern Ireland education system as a “benign form of apartheid” by stating that an end to segregated schooling can be justified “on social grounds and grounds of breaking down divisions.” Hain’s comments came prior to his appearance at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s where he spoke on the life of Nelson Mandela and of his own experiences as an anti-apartheid campaigner.
BY CONNOR DALY
Tags: Connor Daly, Gown, newspaper, Peter Hain, Peter Robinson, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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REVIEW: Manic Street Preachers – Postcards from a Young Man
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Few bands have had such fickle infatuations with commercial recognition as the Manic Street Preachers. Using only the writings of tragic ex-guitarist’s Richie Edwards as lyrics on last year’s Journal for Plague Lovers, the Manics, were for one last time, a 4-piece: The end result was a sprawling criticism of the human condition, their most musically accomplished album in years, but by no means an album tailored for wholesome, chart-topping acclaim.
BY CHRIS JOHNSON
Tags: Chris Johnson, Gown, Manic Street Preachers, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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REVIEW: A Night with George
Friday, October 15th, 2010
On the surface, A Night with George is a brash, low-brow, pointless experiment in seeing how much swearing can be squeezed into a 95 minute performance. In execution, however, the crass humour and thin premise provide an effective, emotional and often hilarious account of life in Northern Ireland from the 1970s until present day. From sectarianism and homosexuality to liberal feminism and teenage pregnancy, few social issues are left unturned by writers Brenda Murphy and Donna O’Connor in this unique one-woman show.
BY STEPHEN CONLON
Tags: A night with George, Gown, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, Stephen Conlon, student, students, The Gown
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ARTS: FIFA 11 vs. Pro Evolution Soccer
Friday, October 15th, 2010
It’s one of the most hotly contested matches of the year, as the two undisputed kings of the footballing sim go head to head. FIFA 11 vs. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 – they both have legions of fans and their own unique take on the beautiful game, but which one deserves to take home the trophy?
BY ANDREW SCOTT
Tags: Andrew Scott, FIFA, Gown, Pro Evolution Soccer, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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NEWS: Stuart review coincides with Browne release
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
After much speculation, Lord Browne’s review on the future of higher education funding and student finance in England has recommended an end to the current cap on university tuition fees and the endorsement of free market education. In contrast to this, the Stuart Review, compiled by Joanne Stuart of the Institute of Directors, has recommended that not only should fees in Northern Ireland stay the same, but more students throughout the province should receive help through increased maintenance grants. Education and Learning Minister for Northern Ireland, Sir Reg Empey, has thus asked Joanne Stuart to update her review, taking that of the earlier released Browne report into account.
BY SHONA MARTIN
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Tags: Browne, Gown, qub, Queen's, queen's university, Reg Empey, Shona Martin, Stuart review, student, students, The Gown
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REVIEW: La Dolce Vita
Monday, October 11th, 2010
La Dolce Vita is arguably Federico Fellini’s best remembered work and his greatest hit. The film was the first arthouse film to appear in the US Box Office Top 10 during its release. Americans were awed by its taboo-breaking spectacle and by decadent Europe in general. A wave of lesser imitations followed and Fellini gained his reputation as one of the most prominent voices of art cinema.
BY MATTHEW MCKERNAN
Tags: Gown, Matthew McKernan, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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