http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk The Intermittant and oft Incoherent Outpourings of one Mr James Leahy ESQ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:11:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tim Burton is a genius. There’s no getting round that. The man is responsible for many of the most loved and admired films of the last few decades. Infact, he is so revered that people will not hear a word against his films, so enamoured are they with the worlds ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2010/03/09/the-awful-truth/ Read two very depressing articles today. Both concerned domestic recreational viewing habits. Each made blundering attempts to identify trends by gender stereotyping and failed to identify the main problem: 90% of TV is shite. The first was a lazily written slice of home life where the writer explained about the “war” ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2010/02/23/the-revolution-will-not-be-televised-although-it-might-be-available-on-line/ Always a more controversial one. Which is why I've NOT put these in order because somehow it's harder to compare two films than two albums. Please feel free to take issue and if there's something obvious missing it might be because, for one reason or another, I haven't seen it (I ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2009/12/16/my-top-50-films-of-the-decade/ Could spend ages explaining why but can't be bothered! Although will try to go into detail if I get requests. Yes, these are in order... 01. Radiohead – In Rainbows (2007) 02. The Streets – Original Pirate Material (2002) 03. Sigur Rós – Ágætis Byrjun (2000) 04. Björk – Vespertine (2001) 05. Radiohead – Kid A (2000) 06. Radiohead – Amnesiac (2001) 07. Blur ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2009/12/11/my-top-50-albums-of-the-decade/ I really should post something decent but these are quick and easy and ease my guilt about not blogging... Step 1: Put your iPod/iTunes on shuffle. Step 2: Post the first line from the first 20 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing the song. Step 3: Post and let everyone you know ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2009/04/08/go-on-then/ My Facebook wall, 21st – 22nd February 2009 “Thomas Vu mentioned James in his note Your Band and Album Cover; Alex Davenport mentioned James in her note My First Band and Album Cover; Liam Creighton mentioned James in his note Your First Band & Album Cover; Courtney Hopf mentioned James in ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2009/03/05/your-first-band-and-album-sleeve/ So this year’s gone quickly for me really. I almost hadn’t noticed time passing because despite my significant misgivings about temping it’s actually not been too bad at all. I’ve met some great friends and colleagues along the way. Added to that there’ve been some fantastic trips and visits. The ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/05/18/state-of-play/ I had been vaguely aware that this trip was going to happen and even bought Mum the Scotland Lonely Planet for Xmas because I knew how keen she was to go back. It still managed to creep up on me and before I’d even caught my breath from the previous ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/05/18/scotland/ We met through a friend, I thought; ‘Why not?’ I needed to pipe music to my ear. I paid my money to see what you’d got, How I’ve come to regret how you interfere. At first I was surprised at your length of lead, Like a fool I pushed it to the back of my ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/03/14/ode-to-my-attention-seeking-headphones/ My name is [James Leahy]. I had an accident, and I woke up [temping in Worcestershire]. Am I mad, in a coma, or back in time? Whatever's happened, it's like I've landed on a different planet. Now, maybe if I can work out the reason, I can get [back to ... http://www.eyelashjam.co.uk/2007/03/14/a-story-about-staying-positive/