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Star Wars’ Death Star Destroys Starship Enterprise

Patrick James — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:01:29 +0000

Star Trek Vs. Star Wars… Hmmmm! Came across these amazing video clips on Current thanks to linkage from the fascinating Stewart Curry.

David Lynch – The Alphabet… 41 & Amazing Still…

Patrick James — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:00:14 +0000

Second short film from David Lynch, The Alphabet, shot in 1968. Featuring his wife from then, Peggy. He has been given an award from the American Film Institute for this…

The idea for “The Alphabet” came from Lynch’s wife, Peggy Reavey, ho according to Lynch in Chris Rodley’s Lynch on Lynch book, “was having a bad dream one night and was saying the alphabet in her sleep in a tormented way. So that’s sort of what started ‘The Alphabet’ going.” Based on the merits of this short film, Lynch was awarded an American Film Institute production grant and became a minor celebrity.

Natasha Richardson – That same sort of beautiful – A Tragic Loss.

Patrick James — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:30:28 +0000

This morning the clock-radio awoke me with the very sad news of the tragic passing of Natasha Richardson, a great actor with a wonderful presence on screen. In her films she always had that comforting aura which made me think that she was that same sort of beautiful, down-to-earth person, off-stage, as so many of the characters she acted. In my family home we have all, always been fans of her movies.

The wife of actor Liam Neeson and mother of two sons was the daughter of acting legend Vanessa Redgrave, died Wednesday of a critical head injury resulting from a skiing accident; she was 45. Richardson, born into the legendary Redgrave acting family, was the eldest daughter of late Oscar-winning director Tony Richardson (Tom Jones) and Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, and the granddaughter of famed actors Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson. Her aunt was Lynn Redgrave, her uncle Corin Redgrave, and her sister, Joely Richardson, was also an actress, most well-known for her role on the television series Nip/Tuck.

Thank you for all the wondeful movies and many of us will miss you.

My condolences quite genuinely go to all her family and loved ones.

Final Star Trek Trailer – Wowee Is All!

Patrick James — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:50:59 +0000

Just watched this over on Movies Dot IE… All I can say is Wowee!!!

Star Trek open in Irish Cinemas on 8th May 2009… I’m counting the days!

The Secret of Kells – Premiere Dublin

Patrick James — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:30:26 +0000

Cartoon Saloon, a Kilkenny based company, has produced a critically acclaimed animation of Brendan and the Book of Kells. Starring Brendan Gleeson, Mick Lally, Evan McGuire and Christen Mooney. I love these clips.

The Blog of Kells

How Long will you live

Patrick James — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:04:17 +0000

Claire Mark is working on a programme for RTE ‘How Long will you live’ which is currently on its fourth series. This programme looks at individuals who want to change their lives and become fitter and healthier. They are looking for contributors of 18 years and older to take part in their most recent series which will be filmed this summer and they are keen to find contributors from the Dundalk area.

I have attached a poster below with more information about the programme and further information can be found on RTE website http://www.rte.ie/tv/howlongwillyoulive/

Contact details can be found on the poster below and Claire can send anyone who is interested an application, alternatively application forms can be obtained from the above link on RTE’s website.

DO YOU WANT TO LIVE LONGER?

DO YOU WANT TO BE HEALTHIER?

DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE?

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON TV?

IF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE IS YES, THEN WE WANT YOU!

The hit health series ‘How Long Will You Live’ is returning for a new series and we want to help you live longer!

You’ll be given a rigorous health & fitness assessment. You’ll find out how healthy you really are and what health problems you may be storing up. However, most importantly, you will learn what you need to do to tackle your health concerns as you set off on the path to a longer life.

If you, or anyone you know, are interested in applying for the programme, then please send an Email to the following address:

seand {at} waddellmedia(.)com or

clairem {at} waddellmedia(.)com

Alternately, you can call the following numbers for an application form:

04 890 427646 or

0044 2890 427646

Who cares about looking 10 years younger when you could live 10 years longer?

Windows Server 2008 Unleashed Crouching… Tiger, I Suspect It’s Not!

Patrick James — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:54 +0000

While the video looks interesting, it reeks of that same potential I fear Microsoft never manages to achieve, these days. Nothing about Microsoft seems to excite me anymore… but what are the alternatives, to the overly bloated computer giant, that nowadays, seems only to thrive on special effects (Vista, proving case in point!)?

Google Launches Youtube Style Video (Beta)!

Patrick James — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:22:26 +0000

Google seems to be expanding its range of useful free products and services… Latest in a long line is Google Video (Beta), a YouTube style video collection. Like YouTube, the videos can be embedded, which is good news for anyone looking to add a little footage to their blog posts! And here’s one I thought was appropriate, seeing today is Earth Day!

Battlestar Galactica… Sky Date – April 15th

Patrick James — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:31:47 +0000

Previousily, I posted about the new Battlestar… and I’ve just heard that it’s screening for an Irish audience on Skyone on April 15th… If you’re anything like me and are finding it hard to wait check out the Battlestar Galactica Quiz!

Battlestar Galactica- Build your own Cylon!

Patrick James — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:23:12 +0000

The new season of Battlestar Galactica is starting up soon (April 4, in fact). The new promo looks great! Oh… and you know the Cylons — that fanatical race of genocidal robots? There are a bunch of different kinds, from toaster-like automatons to human-looking androids to fighter planes. Well check out the contest to “design a cylon” competition!