Saturday, February 20, 2010

His and Hers


A Sundance winner (for Cinematography), this Irish documentary won the overall Audience Favorite Film Award at this year's JDIFF.

Set in the Irish Midlands, and inspired by the director's mother, this film showcases numerous women of all ages and says much about the impact that men have on the opposite sex...

Highly recommended.

Jameson Dublin International Film Festival



Our first venture to the hometown film festival... looking forward to it.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Waiting for Godot




Much has been written about this Beckett masterpiece. Some say it is the best play every written from what is known as the "Theater of the Absurd."

Because of its minimalism it has been interpreted with a wide range of political, psychological, and theological meanings.

It will keep you thinking far after the final curtain has been lowered.

Sir Ian McKellan was truly amazing in the role of Estragon. Acting performances like this are why live theater will always be with us...

Chinatown


London's Chinatown... February 14 marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year in this Year of the Tiger.

Romeo and Juliet


The Royal Ballet's performance of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet...

Our first visit to the Royal Opera House since its restoration some years ago.

The house was packed for this special Valentine's Weekend performance.

The Misanthrope




Keira Knightley, in her West End debut, starred as Celimene in Moliere's play.

Keira's presence filled the house, however, this modern adaptation of a very witty piece of theater seemed flat and uninspired...

Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas in Ballycotton, Co. Cork

We had an opportunity to spend some time this Christmas near the sea in County Cork.


Pure bliss...

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