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Zach Galifianakis, a comedic maestro draped in the cloak of absurdity, has etched an unforgettable imprint on the entertainment landscape. Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Zachary Knight Galifianakis was destined for a life that would fuse surreal humour with genuine emotion, captivating audiences with his...
Following on from https://dorseteye.com/dune-arab-cosplay-drama-serves-up-the-failed-war-on-terror-as-epic-sci-fi-spectacle/ a review of Dune Part 2. Cult film director Alejandro Jodorowsky spent millions in the 1970s planning a screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s epic 1965 science-fiction novel Dune. Featuring a cast to include Salvador Dalí, Gloria Swanson, Orson Welles, Mick Jagger and David Carradine; with music by Pink...
Have you ever considered the most common themes that people post on Facebook (AKS Faecesbook)? Well now instead of rolling one's eye we can play Facebook bingo. Just keep tabs on the following, or even make your own. Roll up! Roll up! Weekly or perhaps daily fun for all the...
One year on since the Bibby Stockholm barge was first announced, Stand Up To Racism Dorset has been heartened by the fantastic welcome refugees on board have received from local people on Portland and elsewhere.   But we are also stepping up our campaign for the prison barge to be shut...
Kurt Cobain was in the same year as me at school. He, however, grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, and I grew up in Weymouth, Dorset. He became part of one of the most influential rock bands, and I became a huge fan. Kurt and his band became famous, while...
A care home in Weymouth marked the festival of Holi with a day celebrating Hindu culture. Residents at Care UK’s Anning House, on Cross Road, took part in the festival of colour, which marks the start of spring and honours the triumph of good over evil. As part of the celebrations,...
A transformative programme to give Poole High Street a new lease of life has reached its conclusion with an exhibition to celebrate its successes. Poole High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) was established in 2020 as a four-year project to protect and enhance historical assets and making the town centre...
Steve Harley, renowned as the charismatic frontman of the rock ensemble Cockney Rebel, has passed away at the age of 73. The iconic English singer-songwriter, celebrated for the 1970s anthem "Make Me Smile," succumbed to cancer while undergoing treatment. In a heartfelt statement, his wife Dorothy, alongside children Kerr and Greta,...
Ten new community art interventions are being proposed for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s (BCP's) coastline. Financed through the UK Government’s Levelling-Up Fund (LUF), BCP Council hopes the installations will help boost civic pride and attract residents and visitors to overlooked areas of the seafront. The Council will also look to engage...
Possibly not for young children, but definitely for older people who love to be entertained by children's stories. Over to the wonderful Christopher Walken. What is the moral of 3 Little Pigs? The moral of The Three Little Pigs is that patience and hard effort pay off in the end. However, the secret...