My life as a ‘longish’ distance fan of Liverpool Part 1 (1988-94) Introduction Write about what you know some say. What about what you love? What sometimes seems unrequited love. Until you remember that a football team is under no obligation to love you back. The lessons of not only unrequited love are to beContinue reading “An Armchair Odyssey”
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Recent Reads
I have recently soothed any lingering feelings of homesickness by reading some Irish based books. Here’s a list of my favourites over the past few months. They are all available on Amazon though I’m sure other outlets will see you right too. The Guarding of Ireland-The Garda Síochána and the Irish State 1960-2014: A HistoryContinue reading “Recent Reads”
Some films I have watched recently
Aye, Corona. Normally I would relish the prospect of extended isolation. I guess when it’s forced upon you it feels a little less liberating. I tried to make the best of it, did some reading, did some writing and watched a lot of old films. Here are some of them. 52 Pick Up ( JohnContinue reading “Some films I have watched recently”
The Irish Times Top 50 Irish Movies
What’s currently available and where… There was a little bit of consternation when this list was released at the beginning of May 2020. Many felt that some films had been unfairly overlooked. Rumours of a Damo and Ivor protest outside 28 Tara Street have yet to be confirmed but there were some controversial omissions. ConspicuousContinue reading “The Irish Times Top 50 Irish Movies”
My favourite Soundtracks
After my last dalliance with a blogpost on cover artists I decided to show you all just how much of a square I am when it comes to music. I’ve pretty much been listening to the same stuff for 20 years and I’m quite happy in my rut! These are some of my favourites plusContinue reading “My favourite Soundtracks”
Cover Tunes
Like most things in Irish culture, I guess my interest in cover versions probably can be traced back to a pub. Cover bands have been a staple of the local speakeasy’s entertainment offering for almost as long as rock and roll itself, always with varying levels of quality and/or accuracy. I often recall local bandsContinue reading “Cover Tunes”
film of the week: The Lobster
I often like to walk along a busy thoroughfare, taking for granted the happy faces, either with friend or lover. What brought them together and will they last? Who can say, we must trust that they actually appreciate each other’s company at least. This well established trusim is somewhat challenged in the Lobster. A filmContinue reading “film of the week: The Lobster”
Telefon
*Note: I’ve made a deliberate attempt to shorten these reviews. Less than 300 words is now the aim! At first this film shows good promise. The set up is done quickly and the stakes are something we can invest in. Sleeper Russian agents living in America. Unfortunately we’re soon into the Hollywood version of theContinue reading “Telefon”
Riffed: Full Movie
The 2014 film ‘Riffed’ is now available on Youtube for a limited period!
All About Andy: Ten Years On
Yes, that’s right. Ten years. Don’t ask me where the time has gone, because I don’t have a clue. I wanted to get this back out into the world after a long absence. I had grand ideas of a new colour grade and spectacular new graphics but alas, I have been unable to do thisContinue reading “All About Andy: Ten Years On”
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