I've written before about how young Cork feels as a city, perhaps due to the influx of young men and women studying at University College Cork. Read more...
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November 5, 12:29 am
Live from Cork: _Band brings traditional balladeer style to modern audience, shows appreciation of music’s past_
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October 30, 11:14 pm
Anneta Konstantinides: _Movie releases shouldn't revolve around award show season_
I recently read an article in The New York Times on the state of the American movie industry. Read more...
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Anneta Konstantinides
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October 21, 11:41 pm
Live from Cork: American band performs in Irish pub, reflects international nature of Cork
I've mentioned the variety of pubs in Cork, as well as the musical acts that play up and down the city's streets. What I haven't mentioned as much are the different kinds of people in Cork. Read more...
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Andrew Bain
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October 16, 11:45 pm
Trophy Talk: Record 71 foreign film submissions enter Oscar race
Before I dive into anything, I just want to jump on the current Golden Globe lovefest bandwagon for its choice of Amy Poehler and Tina Fey as the show's upcoming hosts. Read more...
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Directed by Leos Carax, the French film “Holy Motors” tells the tale of Monsieur Oscar, a man who travels between different lives.
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October 11, 12:31 am
_Culture Shift:_ Celebrities give people something to admire, envy, and aspire to
My friend recently told me, or better yet, exclaimed at me, "Michael Fassbender has ruined me for other men!" To the best of my knowledge, she hasn't been in a relationship or in anyway involved with the actor, so this very definite conclusion kind of surprised me. Read more...
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October 8, 12:06 am
_Live from Cork:_ Ireland proves to be source of musical talent across the pond
While I am spending the semester studying at University College Cork (known as UCC), I'm not living on campus. Instead, I'm living down the River Lee a ways, in the city center. Read more...
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Elly O’Keeffe performing at Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork, Ireland.
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September 30, 11:13 pm
Live from Cork: _The Young Folk band delivers mature sound_
When it comes to Ireland, the first city many people think of is Dublin. And that makes perfect sense. Read more...