Films.ie finally went live this evening (thanks to James Larkin for the design work) The problem I am trying to find a solution to is the currency conversion. At the moment it is using a static value, so I have to manually change it, which is not exactly practical. Does anyone know of a service that allows you to get the value on a daily basis and write it to file? … [Read more...] about Currency Conversion Service Options?
Cinema
Blockbusters Coming This Year
I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean last night (possibly more on that later). Of course before the film there were several trailers, which I always enjoy. So what does summer 2007 have in store for us? There's the new Harry Potter, Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix 12th July, but before that there's Shrek The Third on June 29th. I'm not sure if the second instalment … [Read more...] about Blockbusters Coming This Year
Legal Film Downloads In Europe?
Amazon (US) has been offering downloadable films and tv series for the last few months, although they are not available to Irish consumers. So what about Europeans? We can access hardcore adult video streams without any issues, but what about "tamer" selections? Earlier this evening DVD.it emailed me to let me know that they are now offering films from a mere €2.99. The … [Read more...] about Legal Film Downloads In Europe?
Eragon – Waste Of Money
I realise that cinematic adaptations of novels are merely that - adaptations, so you come to expect certain degrees of difference between the source (the novel) and the derivative product (the film). In the case of Eragon, however, the film could best be described as "inspired by", as it couldn't possibly have been based on Paolini's first novel, or if it was then a lot of it … [Read more...] about Eragon – Waste Of Money
Daniel Craig On James Bond
Since there is a slight difference in release dates of the latest James Bond on DVD my US order actually arrived two days ago. It won't be released in Ireland for another couple of days. In any case, if you do get the two disc edition the documentaries are well worth watching. Daniel Craig comes across as a really nice unassuming guy. I'm never too sure how seriously I should … [Read more...] about Daniel Craig On James Bond