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GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY (1968)

“If you go when the snowflakes fall / When the rivers freeze at summers end / Please see for me that she’s wearing a coat so warm / To keep her from the howling wind…”

NITELINK 69N: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

The sights, sounds and smells of late night urban transportation are all powerfully evoked by Nitelink 69N (Westmoreland Street, 2.45am). The dialogue is crisp and authentic, with some riveting individual performances extracted from a cast of veritable unknowns. Read the rest of this entry »

WHEN THE UNDERAGE SEAGULLS FOLLOW THE TRAWLER…

Fans of all ages gathered for the Irish premiere of Ken Loach’s Looking For Eric at the Light House Cinema in Smithfield, reports The Star newspaper. Most were hoping to catch a glimpse of leading man, and footballing deity, Eric Cantona.

“It’s a surprise for me”, Cantona is quoted as saying of the reception he received. “Because some of those here today – especially the young – were not even born when I retired.” Not to be a stickler or anything, but Cantona retired in May 1997. Crazy fool.

FAITH ALIVE

1. Christian fundamentalist advertises his pro-life credentials by killing abortion doctor.
2. Boy chosen by Dalai Lama as reincarnation of spiritual leader corrupted by exposure to bad Eddie Murphy film, turns back on Buddhist order.
3. Non-ironic news headline of the week (from the Salt Lake Tribune): Evil-doers take back door into heaven. Incidentally, some non-Mormons posthumously baptised into the Church of Latter Day Saints include Pope John Paul II, Christopher Columbus, Anne Frank and (of course) Adolph Hitler.

THE GREATEST (2006)

(ONE WAY OR ANOTHER) THE WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBALLER IS…

It’s 4.30am, Wednesday. I’m up late finishing a couple of things off. Yeah, those bitches had to die… No, seriously. I was finishing up some articles I’m working on. It’s pretty much bright outside now and it’s still not entirely clear where God-loving Brazilian international Kaka is going to be playing his football next season. Read the rest of this entry »

MISCELLANEOUS AMUSING ITEMS I’VE COME ACROSS #8

Sorry, I’m not entirely sure how I managed to take such a badly lit picture on such a bright, sunny day…

THIS IS FUNNY

“Here’s a spoiler for you… You will die alone!”

SCHOOL’S OUT

Tripping Along the Ledge is about to embark upon a few days sabbatical. My plans for the long weekend can best be understood by watching this short educational film. In answer to some questions you may have: Yes, yes, obviously and yes… Right down to the white socks and pasty legs. Enjoy!