Movember has been around for years (since 2003!) and a lot of my friends have raised money during "Movember" in the past. Personally I have donated, but I haven't ever really made a proper go of raising money. So this year that's what I'm doing. I've started growing a "mo". And I'll also try to do the entire "movement" thing as well. So if you donate you're not … [Read more...] about Doing Movember
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Excalibur on a big Screen
Excalibur is a classic. Its cast includes a number of now household names in some of their earliest roles. It's also how Liam Neeson met Helen Mirren and romance blossomed. However, like most films, it's hard to see them on a big screen. Fortunately this year's Cork Film Festival is screening Excalibur. It should be a great experience to see it on a full size screen, in the … [Read more...] about Excalibur on a big Screen
Cremains
I'm a big fan of Letters Live and this reading is one of the reasons why: … [Read more...] about Cremains
Le Grand Bleu Cinema Concert Tour
Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) directed by Luc Besson is one of those films that left a mark on me when I was growing up. I first saw it the year of its initial release (1988) in Paris on 70mm at the now defunct Kinopanorama. It's a visually stunning film, so being able to see it on the gigantic screen on 70mm made for a great experience, one that has stuck with me for more than … [Read more...] about Le Grand Bleu Cinema Concert Tour
Paul Ties the Knot
Paul, my business partner, has finally "tied the knot". I'm not "into" weddings so I've only gone to the absolute minimum number of them. The actual ceremony was held in Graiguenamanagh Abbey, which is also known as Duiske Abbey. It's a 13th century Cistercian building, or at least parts of it are .. As weddings go it was truly enjoyable. The ceremony didn't drag too … [Read more...] about Paul Ties the Knot