Client-side Javascript is really useful sometimes, but this one is rather silly: It *thinks* the Oscars start in just over an hour, whereas they don't actually start for another 8 hours, due to the time difference! Oh well :) … [Read more...] about Oscar.com – Bad Use of Javascript
Cinema
Gladiator Soundtrack – Special Anniversary Edition
I picked up the "Special Anniversary Edition" of the Gladiator soundtrack on Amazon earlier this week. It's a lovely two disc set with disc two featuring some of the scenes from the film. Weren't they meant to be making a sequel or prequel? … [Read more...] about Gladiator Soundtrack – Special Anniversary Edition
Films To Avoid – Children of Men
I rented Children of Men this weekend, as well as a couple of other films that I'd missed at the cinema. While I could bore you to tears by providing a detailed review of the film and Clive Owen's performance - I won't. Clive Owen's performance was fine, but the script wasn't. Michael Caine's performance was interesting, although his character wasn't fully developed. I'd wait … [Read more...] about Films To Avoid – Children of Men
Warner Brothers Studio – Burbank
After a night of beer I was feeling quite groggy this morning when Tino picked me up. He got me to Warner Brothers for around 930 am, so I was able to regain my energy by gulping down a couple of coffees in Starbucks (I seem to be spending a lot of time in Starbucks... ). The studio tour was absolutely incredible. While I took the "short" two and half hour tour, there is also a … [Read more...] about Warner Brothers Studio – Burbank
Stars and Photos
Yesterday I started my day with coffee and croissants in Starbucks, courtesy of Jason from Alertsite who had sent me a Starbucks' card before I left Ireland. I wandered around the forecourt of the Chinese Theatre before succumbing and signing myself up for a tour of the stars' homes. Yes it is incredibly tacky, but I feel zero guilt :) Did I see anyone famous? No. The only … [Read more...] about Stars and Photos