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The Passion

Posted in bbb1, bbc1, james nesbitt, jesus, literature, passion, tagged , , , , , , , on February 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Over Easter, the BBC will be showing a drama series called “The Passion” based on the biblical account of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The cast will include Joseph Mawle (Jesus), James Nesbitt (Pilate), Paul Nicholls, Ben Daniels, Laura Fraser, Denis Lawson and David Oyelowo.
Last night was the very swish premier in Lower Regent Street. [...]

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Bridge to Terebithia

Posted in books, bridge to terebithia, children, christianity, culture, dvd, literature, movie, movies on August 23, 2007 | 3 Comments »

I was expecting a predominantly fantasy based film along the lines of the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. Especially as it was made by Walden Media. What you get instead is a very intense drama about two children who don’t really fit in at school – so they construct a fantasy sanctuary in [...]

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Favourite Douglas Coupland

Posted in books, coupland, culture, jpod, krish kandiah, literature, review on August 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »

OK I am a Douglas Coupland fan.
I haven’t read everything he’s done.
But here is my top ten.

Life After God (1994) – my first exposure to Coupland – loved the open hearted pathos and homage to REM.
Girlfriend in a Coma (1998) – loved the apocalyptic story line – it’s the end of the world [...]

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