Category: Non-Fiction
Posted on December 31, 2014
by Colm Currie
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Yes, it’s that time of year again, when I tell you what were my favourite films from the last 12 months, and you go out to see them, only to discover that none of them are still playing. In 2014 I surpassed even my… Continue Reading “My Favourite Films of 2014”
Category: Film, Media, OpinionTags: 2014, Boyhood, Calvary, Cinema, Dallas Buyers Club, Film, Gone Girl, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, Nightcrawler, The Wolf Of Wall Street
Posted on October 28, 2014
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Because I like to stay topical and have my finger firmly on the cultural pulse of the world, I have recently started watching the US remake of The Office, which had been recommended to me by several people. As a British person (which is… Continue Reading “The US Office: The same, but different”
Category: Media, Opinion, TelevisionTags: BBC, Comedy, David Brent, Greg Daniels, Michael Scott, NBC, Remake, Ricky Gervais, Sitcom, Spin-off, Stephen Merchant, Television, The Office, The US Office, TV, UK, USA
Posted on August 25, 2014
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Back by popular demand! Colm takes us through the should-bes, will-bes, should-have-beens, and should-never-bes of television this year.
Category: Emmys, Media, Opinion, TelevisionTags: 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, Awards, Breaking Bad, Broad City, Emmy Awards, Emmys, Girls, Girls HBO, House Of Cards, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Louie, Mad Men, Masters Of Sex, Modern Family, Orange Is The New Black, Parks And Recreation, Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Emmys, Silicon Valley, Television, The Newsroom, TV, Veep
Posted on August 15, 2014
by Colm Currie
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My memories of Neil Lennon as a Celtic player, manager and icon
Category: Football, Opinion, SportTags: Celtic, Celtic FC, Football, Glasgow, Heroes, Memories, Neil Lennon, Personal, Scotland, Scottish football
Posted on June 24, 2014
by Colm Currie
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“Spin-off! Is there any word more thrilling to the human soul?” – Troy McClure
Category: Media, Opinion, TelevisionTags: AMC, Better Call Saul, Bob Odenkirk, Breaking Bad, David Cross, Hank Schrader, Huell Babineaux, Jesse Pinkman, Kieran Culkin, Mike Ehrmantraut, Saul Goodman, Spin-off, Television, The Simpsons, Troy McClure, Vince Gilligan
Posted on January 3, 2014
by Colm Currie
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A couple of days ago, I gave you all the information you’d been waiting on the edges of your seats for: my favourite films of 2013. Well, here’s another list for you! One of the pitfalls of going to see 45 films a year… Continue Reading “Seven Worst Films of 2013”
Category: Film, Media, OpinionTags: 2013, Cinema, Cineworld, Film, Gangster Squad, I Give It A Year, Man Of Steel, Olympus Has Fallen, Only God Forgives, Ry-Gos, Spring Breakers, The Place Beyond The Pines, Unlimited
Posted on December 31, 2013
by Colm Currie
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As a highly satisfied Cineworld Unlimited member, I saw 45 films at the cinema this year. That might sound like a lot, but I know of several people who saw more than twice that number, and there were plenty of films I missed in… Continue Reading “Seven Best Films of 2013”
Category: Film, Media, OpinionTags: 2013, Alan Partridge, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Alpha Papa, Blue Jasmine, Cinema, Cineworld, Enough Said, Film, Gravity, Iron Man 3, Rush, The Way Way Back
Posted on December 24, 2013
by Colm Currie
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The overall premise of Home Alone is pretty unlikely, but what about all the other questions the two films leave unanswered? Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.
Posted on October 12, 2013
by Colm Currie
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I have a tendency to get annoyed by things, people and, most often, things said by people. This is by no means a complete list, but these are seven of the top offenders. It’s long and it’s ranty, so read it only if you… Continue Reading “Seven Phrases Which Greatly Irritate Me”
Category: OpinionTags: A bad worker blames his tools, Can I steal that?, Carpe diem, Cosplay, English, English language, Fandom, Feels, First world problems, Grammar, Language, List, No use crying over spilt milk, Phrases, Rant, Stealing, Theft, Tumblr, Tumblrisms, What's for you'll not go by you, YOLO, You only live once
Posted on September 29, 2013
by Colm Currie
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Before you read on, I should once again tell you (since I don’t want to receive any death threats) that this contains spoilers up to and including the most recent Breaking Bad episode, Granite State. If you’re not up to speed and don’t wish… Continue Reading “Breaking Bad: How Does Walt Win?”
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