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In what must have been a fantastic NYE celebration, both Mumford & Sons and Johnny Flynn took to the stage at London's Flowerpot. Here you can see Messieurs Mumford and Flynn performing the latter's song, "The Water."

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Another stunning rendition can be found on J.Flynn's MySpace.

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New Laura Marling songs, and a stunning finale. Must have been an amazing show.

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Went to Williamsburg last night for a CMJ Marathon Show. I didn't catch the whole concert -- 6 bands for $20! -- but was blown away by L. Marling and by Fanfarlo, who just might be one of my new favorite bands. Also amazing were Nathaniel Rateliff and the Wheel.

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March 5, 2010. Alice in Wonderland. Dir. Tim Burton. With the usual cast of characters (J. Depp, H. Bonham-Carter, etc.), plus the amazingness of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, and what looks like some fun and fresh animation. I'm kind of curious about how the Burton-Disney partnership is going to work out (has he done a Disney film before?), but ( Read more... )

This is a squishy two a.m. declaration of love for John Green. This man is going on my list of favorite YA authors, and since I have almost a week before I move, I think it's safe to think that the county library system can get Looking for Alaska to me before then.

This has been a summer of good books. Mmhm.

HGD, I think that North and South (2004) might be just as amazing as Pride and Prejudice. The BBC can have my soul.

Hi. Can I fangirl for just a few seconds?
Okay.

JOHNNY FLYNN, the awesomeness of
   I. Flannel shirts
  II. Shakespeare
  III. The guitar
  IV. The flush
  V. The grin
  VI. The NPR interview. Way to flabbergast the interviewer.
  VII. The SONGS, HGD
      a) I can't really pick my favorite. Shore to Shore? The Box? Leftovers?
      b) Well, the Wrote and ( Read more... )

Grad school #2 has admitted me. Apparently I'm a hit with state schools, which is good, since they're a hit with me.

IT'S ALMOST INAUGURATION DAY!!!!

Dubbed live coverage, miscellaneous American-themed food here I come!

I'm coming home for the holidays. After work tomorrow I take a bus to Madrid, and Thursday morning I catch an early flight to London, arriving in Baltimore in the late afternoon.

Home plans include cupcakes! a pity party! a Thanksgiving dinner! Chinese food on Christmas! movies! sninkle's attic! LR's living room! board games! staring at strangers! New ( Read more... )

Jesus! I never stay up this late. But I guess it's going to be pretty routine for the next few months.

I watched P.S. I Love You (dubbed in Spanish) with my flatmate, IA, and her cousin this evening, and OMG, Gerard Bulter! Ireland! Cool New York City apartment! And the clothes and shoes! Perhaps of interest to all of you Supernatural addicts, it ( Read more... )