"I didn’t know I was this geeky until I discovered the online world through my office’s 2400 baud modem back in ’93." Category Archives for Culture
Anton Corbijn – In and out of focus
My thoughts on ‘Anton Corbijn Inside Out’, a new documentary on the Dutch photographer by director Klaartje Quirijns. “I hate digital cameras, you can’t even see what you’re doing!” says Anton Corbijn as he snaps a shot on a recce. … Continue reading
You are not alone
Your obsession makes you interesting. Actor Alan Cumming has started a website documenting people’s obsessions. On www.itsasickness.com you can join existing obsession groups (Shakespeare, sloths, Buffy, etc) and add your own, then upload photos, videos and articles. “Itsasickness is an … Continue reading
Christopher Walken: ‘I used to deliver cakes’
Chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and her mother, Erminia Motika interviewed by Christopher Walken about their shared roots in Astoria, Queens. Lidia and Erminia used to work in Walken’s father’s bakery. Listen to revel in Walken’s idea for a cooking … Continue reading
Joss Whedon’s Whedonesque shout out
Joss Whedon name checks our website (Whedonesque.com) at the Joss Whedon Experience panel, Comic-Con 2010. 7’35″ into the video he is asked to describe his script writing process: “It’s a little something like this: ‘Oh, I have an idea. OH … Continue reading
The Handsomest Drowned man in Paris
Richard Harwood, Finghin Collins, Elizabeth Cooney, Carol McGonnell, Ian Wilson and Gavin Friday during rehearsals. One more time before the new year I followed the music abroad, bringing me to a bitter cold Paris for a third time this year. … Continue reading
I’ll punch a donkey in the streets of Galway
Cast – Drifting and Tilting – The Songs of Scott Walker Drifting and Tilting – The Songs of Scott Walker Barbican Theatre, November 13, 14, 15 review to follow
En Vogue
This is my most favourited picture on Flickr. Sixty-one people, mostly from Qatar or the United Arab Emirates, have clicked the little star since I uploaded it in 2005. It has only around 1300 pageviews. It is my most favourited … Continue reading
Turkish delight
Canal Parade, Amsterdam Gay Pride 2007. View the whole set.
Joss Whedon accepts Equality Now award
“Because you’re still asking that question”.
