Author: Grace Gageby

TVLeave a comment

Shameless in the time of Covid As Showtime’s Shameless draws to a close after twelve seasons, the infamous Gallaghers navigate Covid-19, and post-Trump America

Originally published in print March 2021. Based on Paul Abbot’s UK series of the same name, and now concluding its twelfth season, Shameless follows the antics of the dysfunctional Gallagher family, led by alcoholic patriarch Frank (William H. Macy) on … Continue reading Shameless in the time of Covid As Showtime’s Shameless draws to a close after twelve seasons, the infamous Gallaghers navigate Covid-19, and post-Trump America

Food & DrinkLeave a comment

Unconventional Christmas Dinner Accompaniments TN2 food discuss the unusual accompaniments that find themselves at their dinner tables

and and

Originally published in print December 2020. We asked TN2 food writers to tell us about the unusual or unconventional foods that they enjoy with a traditional Christmas dinner. Read about the results below! Marinated lamb chops  Over the years I’ve … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Dinner Accompaniments TN2 food discuss the unusual accompaniments that find themselves at their dinner tables

Food & DrinkLeave a comment

Mutual aid and food solidarity in action In a world where food is both produced and distributed in an unequal way, co-ops and grassroots organisations which promote mutual aid with community and sustainability at the heart, are now more important than ever.

Originally published in print November 2020 Isabelle Allende fled Chile  after the coup of 1973 with only her clothes, family pictures, a small bag of dirt from her garden, and two books: an edition of Pablo Neruda’s Odes and “the … Continue reading Mutual aid and food solidarity in action In a world where food is both produced and distributed in an unequal way, co-ops and grassroots organisations which promote mutual aid with community and sustainability at the heart, are now more important than ever.

MusicLeave a comment

From Dream Pop to Psych Rock: How Lana del Rey Transcends Genre After the lyricism and critical success of Norman Fucking Rockwell! Del Rey’s first poetry collection ultimately disappoints

Originally published in print November 2020. The past few months have seen several high profile artists toying with genre, and creating music that is more akin to poetry or storytelling compared to conventional pop lyrics. Taylor Swift’s Folklore  received widespread … Continue reading From Dream Pop to Psych Rock: How Lana del Rey Transcends Genre After the lyricism and critical success of Norman Fucking Rockwell! Del Rey’s first poetry collection ultimately disappoints

FilmLeave a comment

TN2 Film’s Halloween of Horrors 2020

, , , , , , , , and , , , , , , , , and

Illustrations by Emily Thomas.   For the first time in living memory, the usual celebrations of this very Irish holiday are unable to go ahead, which makes it a perfect time to light some candles (recommended), wear your cloak (optional), … Continue reading TN2 Film’s Halloween of Horrors 2020