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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 →

21. March 2012 by Caroline
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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

19. November 2008 by Flickr
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Rum, sodomy and the lash at The Barbican

Rum, sodomy and the lash, originally uploaded by Caroline. Pictures of the Rogue’s Gallery show at the Barbican in London last Monday. Not as good as the Dublin ones, circumstances were a little more difficult and restricted. Created with Admarket’s … Continue reading →

30. July 2008 by Caroline
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Look at me Leonard

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13. July 2008 by Caroline
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French law thwarts My Bloody Valentine

(Bilinda Butcher, My Bloody Valentine, photo by cvodb) Free ear plugs – the proper inner ear kind – were given out at the door, but it didn’t help the band one bit. The French promotors thought My Bloody Valentine’s volume … Continue reading →

11. July 2008 by Caroline
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Hark, the herald angel sings

(Not the Amsterdam show) The minute Elbow started their show with most of the band members blowing trumpets, I knew we were in for a treat. I’ve loved Guy Garvey’s voice from the moment I first heard Leader of the … Continue reading →

27. June 2008 by Caroline
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On rewatching Battlestar Galactica

Easter. Wanted to travel, but everywhere was too wet, too cold, too dear. And so I am rewatching Battlestar Galactica, Season 1, for the fourth or fifth time. Starbuck: Now, if you were human, you’d be just about ready to … Continue reading →

22. March 2008 by Caroline
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There be Dragons

Dragons, from Bristol, are an ok band, they do give it their all. Wearing shades indoors though… I think only really big rock stars can pull it off. The singer looks a little like Jim Kerr and a lot like … Continue reading →

18. March 2008 by Caroline
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Using the Asus EEE

Now that I have had my Asus EEE for a week and have taken it for a test run in the field I think it’s time to jot down some thoughts. The EEE pc is one of the most satisfying buys … Continue reading →

16. March 2008 by Caroline
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Torchwood – S2e07 – Dead Man Walking

I’m sorry, but the first scene made me laugh so hard I couldn’t take the rest of the story seriously at all. Because Barrowman running in and shout-acting ‘Stop, nobody touches him until I get back, is that clear…’? That … Continue reading →

21. February 2008 by Caroline
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