Tag Archives: Film

Desolation Row

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Karie

Years ago I briefly dated a guy we shall call Jay. Jay was a catch, I guess. He had an incredibly successful career and a beautiful Copenhagen apartment, he was handsome in his expensive suits, and his date nights were … Continue reading →

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On The Silver Screen

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Karie

I have seen this link in various places today: Movies From An Alternate Universe. Asking the audience to re-imagine well-known films, the site wonders just who would have starred in a 1950s version of “Drive” or an early 1960s version … Continue reading →

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Attack of the .. WHAT?

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Karie

Last night I discovered that my wonderful father-in-common-law (aka D’s Dad) will be starring in a low-budget spatter film set in Aberdeenshire. Ah, The Geekiness It Runneth in The Family. I uncovered a few videos and found this one to … Continue reading →

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Changing

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Karie

Ever played the casting game? You take one film or TV series and try to recast it using a specific criteria. One of my favourite ones was the “Lord of the Rings gone Hollywood bad” challenge. That one had Dolph … Continue reading →

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Reading, Watching, Knitting, Thinking.

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Karie

I’m currently reading Colm Toíbín’s Brooklyn. I am reading it slowly, taking it in line by line. I always do this with Toíbín’s books; they deserve attention and care. Also, Brooklyn cuts very close to the bone with its story … Continue reading →

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The Other Things In Life

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Karie

First of all, a huge thank you to Fineskylark and Paula. Ms Fineskylark sent me these gorgeous oak buttons (made in her part of Canada) and Paula has given me the official (and very cute) Ravelympics 2010 pin starring Ravelry’s … Continue reading →

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Kettle Pot Black

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Karie

I have always been slightly uneasy about my geek tendencies, but there is no denying them. I worked briefly for a computer gaming magazine in my early student years, I have a respectable selection of polygon dice, the shelves boast … Continue reading →

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In Kansas City With My Favourite Tattoo

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Karie

On Tuesday, northern Norway experienced a strange light show. No, the photo you see on your left is not a Photoshopped image. It is the real deal. But what caused this bizarre phenomenon? Bad Astronomy can tell you (incidentally, if … Continue reading →

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Friday Linkage And Such

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Karie

Ooooh, nice location and a suitable size! I also like that it hasn’t been refurbished beyond recognition (I have a particular bone to pick with developers putting Poggenpohl-knock-off kitchens into Victorian properties).  Shame about the price, of course. A few … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Karie

Link dump day! + Europe, Explained: a nice map which summarises it all for confused non-Europeans. + Puppets need puppets too. + Vegetarian-friendly roadkill carpet + The prettiest yarn shop in Denmark? I like my yarn shops over-stuffed, but if … Continue reading →

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