Ellen Tannam

Writer and podcaster

Remembering David Bowie: A New Career in a New Town

I found out about David Bowie's death in the typical way you find out about the death of a public figure these days, by being tagged underneath an article on Facebook announcing the news...

Music • 10 Jan 24

Jake Gyllenhaal is Donnie Darko in Richard Kelly's cult classic

Why Donnie Darko matters 20 years on

Donnie Darko • 27 Oct 21

Work by illustrator Tara O'Brien - follow her on Instagram immediately.

8 Irish Illustrators you should follow on Instagram right now

Ireland's illustrators are a talented and prolific bunch - if you want to add some colour to your day-to-day, you could do worse than to follow them all on Instagram.

visual arts • 09 Jan 18

Irish priest Malachi Martin, the subject of the new documentary Hostage To The Devil, now on Netflix.

5 must-see documentaries on Netflix

Netflix can also be a source of turmoil as well as relaxation. Trawling to find something new and interesting to devour, only to look up and realise 40 minutes have passed by and no decision has been reached.

Film • 14 Mar 20

Sheryl Lee as Twin Peaks' mystery girl Laura Palmer - will she return?

Twin Peaks returns - and why we're excited

It has been over a quarter of a century since the story of a small town in the Pacific Northwest would change the television landscape forever.

Television • 09 May 17

Five Young Irish Writers You Need To Know About

From poetry and fiction to personal essays to investigative journalism, the newest wave of emerging Irish authors are an eclectic and talented bunch. Here are just a few of the names you should keep an eye out for on bookshelves near you.

Culture • 28 Feb 17

Seven reasons we love OFFSET 2017

One of the world's most exciting creative events, OFFSET is so much more than your average industry conference. From illustration, photography and visual art to movie title design, there is something for every creative practitioner or fan.

Culture • 17 Feb 17

Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins star in Aisling Walsh's Maudie, one of several new Irish films screening at this year's Audi Dublin International Film Festival.

Irish films to watch at the Dublin International Film Festival

It's nearly time for the Audi Dublin International Film Festival - and Irish cinema is definitely having a moment. Here are a selection of program picks featuring the best of our home-grown talent.

Culture • 16 Feb 17

8 Netflix Picks For Valentine's Day

We thought about calling this one 'Valentine's Films For People Who Hate Valentine's Day', but the romantic in us won the day, and added a J-Lo movie.

Film • 14 Feb 17

10 albums we can't believe are 10 years old

Can it really be a decade since people queued for hours to grab the first iPhone, the last Harry Potter book was released into the world, the first Transformers movie was released, the Dublin Port Tunnel opened and Gordon Brown became Prime Minister?

Culture • 30 Jan 17