In 2020, Belfast guitarist Joe McVeigh became the victim of a sectarian attack, his perpetrators leaving him “one kick away from murder”. Alex Rigotti digs into how this inspired Enola Gay’s new EP, as well as the links between raves, punk and folk music. CW: Contains image of violence
In 1980, Robert Altman turned his talents to an unlikely character with a live-action take on Popeye – with Robin Williams in the title role. The confusing plotline and baffling concept troubled audiences at the time – but how does it hold up?