Daily Archives: October 15, 2010

Competition Closed: Bill Coleman, New Album, Unique Artwork

  By Éilish Burke | October 15, 2010 - 1:35 pm | Competitions, Music
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Bill Coleman is a Cork musician determined to do things for himself. A prolific writer he’s self-releasing his second album “You Can’t buy Back Your Life” today and we’ve got 3 copies to give away to you lucky Culch readers! Coleman decided to forgo the traditional label route and produce a limited edition run of 2,000 CDs with handmade artwork. The result is that each CD is completely unique. Check out the nifty video below which will give you a taste of Coleman’s musical style and which compresses the artwork creation process into 3-and-a-bit minutes. Bill also talks about the project here. Given this level of focus about his artwork, it’s no surprise to learn he is equally determined to do-it-himself when it comes to the music. Recorded in a home studio, the sound is a mixture of handclappy indie pop and slower, more heartfelt songs. Comparisons with Damien Rice … There’s more →

Competition: His & Hers on DVD

  By Sinead Keogh | October 15, 2010 - 9:30 am | Competitions, Featured Post, Movies & TV
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Hey campers, how’s about something to brighten up your Friday? That Irish film that’s been getting rave reviews at the cinema all summer is finally being released on DVD. From today you’ll be able to pick up His & Hers in the shops and keep reading, because we’re celebrating the release with a DVD giveaway thanks to the lovely folks at Element Pictures. If you haven’t heard about it (and you must be under quite the boulder if so), here’s a wee glimpse at what it’s all about: “His & Hers is a cinematic mosaic that tells a 90-year-old love story through the collective voice of 70 ladies at different stages in their lives. The hallways, living rooms and kitchens of the Irish midlands become the canvas for the film’s rich tapestry of female characters. The film celebrates the ordinary moments that add up to the extraordinary.” This movie really … There’s more →

Easy A

  By brogen | October 15, 2010 - 9:30 am | Movies & TV, The Culch
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Olive Prenderghast (Emma Stone) is your typical teenage girl. She feels passed over by guys and never was one of the popular kids. In fact, she is completely unseen by her high school peers until she tells a white lie about losing her virginity to a community college student. Next thing you know, Olive is faking having sex with a bullied gay student – to throw the bullies off the scent for a while. One thing leads to another and Olive ends up lying to help a lot of people’s reputations, but when everything is at stake, who is going to tell the truth for her?