Friday, December 24, 2010

Gaeilge isn't dead!

Are we finally beginning to rediscover our love for the native language?
Acquaint yourselves with the basics!

"not so long ago, Irish Christmas decorations were much simpler than they are now. The children gathered holly and ivy for adorning, windows, doorways, mantles and pictures, and the father would carve out a turnip in which would be placed a large red candle. This would go in the window to light the way for the Holy Family on Christmas Eve. Only in relatively recent times did an Irish family have a Nativity scene and a decorated tree in the house. As for Mistletoe, it's quite rare in ireland and is generally associated with ancient Celtic and Druidic fertility celebrations; this is most likely where the custom of kissing under the mistletoe comes from."
http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/acalend/xmasgreetings.html

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Dollhouse appears on TVGuide.co.uk - TV Guide UK TV Listings


Dollhouse appears on TVGuide.co.uk - TV Guide UK TV Listings

What about that! Dollhouse on satellite. FreeSat does have some good shows after all!
For those among you who haven't heard of this show, it's the most recent production from Buffy creator Joss Whedon. I know, I know, that either sends chills running up your spine, or makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. Good or Bad? You choose.
Anyway, I've loved Whedon's stuff since 'Firefly', so I was glad that this series is a cracker too. Unfortunately, it only made it to the end of Series 2 before being axed. I think it was a little too dark for the Fox people and the target market, but considering the popularity of stuff like Galactica, I'm not sure why it actually had that target market to begin with.
Anyway, I thought Eliza Dushku was fairly lame and 2-Dimensional in Tru Calling, but I think she's had some acting lessons since then. Also good to see Alan Dudek and Summer Glau from 'Firefly'/'Serenity' - not to forget Olivia Williams and Amy Acker, one of the other stand out actors on 'Angel'. It shows you the love these actors have for Whedon. Either that, or they can't get a job anywhere.
For plot devices, I'm sure there's a million other websites for that crack. I don't have the time at the mo'!