Sale of Connell’s Normal People shorts at auction to help fund Ukrainian film
The shorts sold at auction for €550. Normal People paraphernalia was auctioned off to help fund a Ukrainian film. This included a signed script, a hardback book of scripts, as well as Connell Waldron’s famous O’Neill’s shorts. The auction was put together by a group of independent Irish filmmakers. According to The Journal: “Funds […]
4 years ago
Connell’s shorts and other Normal People paraphernalia to be auctioned off
To raise funds for Ukrainian filmmakers. That’s right, Connell’s signature GAA shorts are up for grabs, and they’re signed by the man himself. The auction will be held on Easy Live Auction, and aims to raise funds for Ukrainian filmmakers. This is how the auction is described onsite: “As part of a campaign organized […]
4 years ago
The first sneak peak of Conversations With Friends is here
Hold my silver chain. Following the global success of Normal People (which saw Gucci release their own version of GAA shorts, a lively debate about ridin’ on Joe Duffy and a visit to Maynooth for Phoebe Bridgers), the buzz around the upcoming tv adaption of Sally Rooney’s first book, Conversations With Friends, is understandably huge. […]
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Paul Mescal and The Crown’s Josh O’Connor set to star opposite each other in WW1 love story
He’s working his way through The Crown cast members like nobody’s business. We’ve only just recently heard the news that everyone’s favourite silver chain wearing heartthrob Paul Mescal was set to feature in a film with The Crown’s Olivia Colman, and it’s been confirmed his next role will be opposite Josh O’Connor, who plays Prince […]
5 years ago
5 amazing books like Normal People to keep you going until the release of Sally’s new book
Looking for a reading fix in anticipation of Sally Rooney’s third novel? Look no further. Sally Rooney took the world by storm upon releasing Conversations With Friends in 2017. She portrays with a unique honesty how dysfunctional people in their early twenties can be when it comes to life and love. Her second novel Normal […]
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WATCH: Normal People was the target for one of the best Golden Globes jokes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, once again, knocked it out of the park last night. The 78th Annual Golden Globes took place last night, with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler co-hosting from opposite sides of the States. The practically entirely online ceremony lead to many a technical issue – now they all know how our […]
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