Ellen Tannam

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Ellen Tannam

Writer and podcaster

Why Jane Austen is a pop culture icon

As a younger secondary school student, I made some assumptions that I regretted about certain writers. One such assumption was the thought of Jane Austen as a boring writer.
Books • 17 Jan 17

10 Meryl Streep Films You Must See

Meryl Streep is one of the few actors in Hollywood that could be described as 'peerless' without hyperbole. The nineteen-time (!) Oscar nominee recently accepted the Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes. We look at some of her classic roles.
Meryl Streep • 19 Jan 17

10 Unmissable Albums Released By Women In 2016

Recently, I saw a list from a website which hadn't placed Lemonade by Beyoncé anywhere on their top 20 albums for 2016. Considering the cultural impact of the work, it seemed more than a little odd.
Culture • 10 Jan 17

Seven Irish Podcasts You Need To Subscribe To

Ireland is a nation of talkers and storytellers, and the current glut of new podcasts means there's plenty to listen to across almost every subject you can imagine. From atmospheric horror to the history of sex in Irish mythology, we have it covered.
Recommended • 12 Jan 17

Cultural events to ease the post-Christmas blues

There are some brilliant cultural things happening in the days after Christmas. We've compiled some that may just tempt you to leave your comfy den.
Culture • 28 Dec 16

The Best Irish Films Of 2016

It has been another stellar year for the Irish film industry, so we've gathered up a fine selection of the best homegrown offerings to grace our cinema screens in 2016.
Culture • 19 Jan 17

Looking forward - your cultural highlights for 2017

Farewell (and good riddance) to 2016 - here are some of our Cultural hot tickets for the year ahead.
Culture • 23 Dec 16

The New Wave Of Irish Literary Journals

Ireland has a rich literary history particularly when it comes to the concept of journals, but all too often the focus is on authors of the distant past. In Ireland currently, the independent magazine and literary journal scene is in rude health.
Culture • 22 Dec 16

The Best YA Books Of 2016

There's a myriad of choices in terms of YA books this year, with the genre rapidly expanding to include stories from a multitude of points of view. The choice is overwhelming, so we've narrowed down some of the best titles that landed on shelves in 2016.
Culture • 15 Dec 16

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