BLOURNAL
Yes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas but the winter weather is still a ways off
So, I was gonna do a sort-of update entry last week, but once I started writing about the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, I thought it would be more than a little tone-deaf of me to be whining about my own personal grievances in the same post, so paying my respects to the Reiners obviously took priority.
Rest in peace, Rob and Michele Reiner
So, the first thing I heard about when I woke up on Monday morning was the untimely deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner and I’m still kind of processing it.
You know, if there’s one thing I hate about writing blournals is when I can’t think of a fucking title for one…
Hi, folks.
So, at the moment, I’m trying to dig up a couple of music-themed blogs from which I scoured through earlier in the year. I remember liking how both blogs were presented, but I don’t recall what they were named or what brought me to them in the first place. Currently, the only sure thing I have to go on is that these blogs were made in Wordpress, but Wordpress blogs are a dim a dozen and so far, nothing’s jogged my memory.
Netflix V. Paramount V. Warner Bros
Sigh.
So there’s a lot going on in the world, most of it not good. The hot topic at the moment is Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. and the ramifications that sale may have for the entertainment industry going forward.
What I saw and listened to in November 2025.
Hi, everyone.
So, I really like reading through the “seen, read” year-end lists that Steven Soderbergh shares on his aptly-named Soderblog and I’ve been wanting to do something similar for some time.
I guess you could say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Well, it’s December and I’m slowly but surely getting into the Christmas spirit. Without being overly saccharine, I like Christmas. It’s not my favourite holiday of the year and there’s aspects about Christmas that I greatly dislike, but I generally find it to be a cosy time of the year… at least once you’ve put up all the decorations and done all the shopping.
Predator: Badlands
I finally got around to seeing Predator: Badlands yesterday.
All things considered, I thought it was a lot of fun. It’s definitely an interesting change of pace for the franchise as it largely de-emphasises the horror of the series, but it still has some of that subversive spirit that makes for a good Predator movie with this film spinning the Predator formula entirely on its head and making the hunter the hunted.
A long overdue update
Hello. It’s me again. Just thought I’d check in to reassure you all that I’m still here. The internet was down for a few days last week and I was also feeling a slight comedown from the week prior, which is why I haven’t updated the blournal for nearly two weeks.
Back in the Saddle
Yeah, living the high life for a couple of days was fun and all, but now that that’s all over and done with, it’s time to get back in the saddle and what better way to do that than by working out at the Hub.
I meet Tyres from Spaced and I’m pretty happy about that…
It’s been an incredible week in the life of Danny Quinn. The Belfast Media Festival is still ongoing at the time of this writing, but I have plenty of time to kill before I go to my next event. So far it’s been an incredible experience. I met a few old friends, ran into a couple of my former work colleagues and I met many talented individuals from the film and media industry: actors, writers, directors, producers, YouTubers, etc.
Last night’s viewing (and my first day at the Belfast Media Festival)
Hi, all.
I landed at the MAC earlier this morning and I still have a bit of time to write something before I head in for my first event.
I know it’s already Monday but it still feels like a Sunday to me…
It’s that time of night again where I’m not entirely sure whether it’s officially today or tomorrow. I should probably be in bed by now but my mind’s not exactly feeling tired yet and yes… I’m well aware that I’m not doing my brain any goddamn favours by typing up blournal entries at half-two in the morning.
Midweek Musings
Got back from the gym a couple of hours ago, so now I’ve got a bit of time to ponder before I head out for the midweek quiz.
Back to the Future
Well, Back to the Future is back in cinemas this week for its 40th anniversary. I saw it yesterday and… yeah, it’s still great, which is hardly surprising. Back to the Future is one of the most unanimously beloved films of all time and for good reason.
I know it’s only been a week but it feels a hell of a lot longer
I know I said I was gonna update this blournal on a more regular basis but for some reason, I just haven’t been felt like writing anything for the past week or so.
Looks Like I’ll Be Seeing Jump Ropes In My Dreams Tonight
Well, it took me more than a few tries but I finally managed to obtain the “Jump Rope Genius” power moon in Super Mario Odyssey.
Another Wasted Week
Well, that's another week done and dusted where I didn’t really do much.
Shepherd’s Delight
Man, the sky was fucking beautiful tonight. It's just a pity that I didn't have the opportunity to capture it in its full glory because this photo simply does NOT do it justice.
Friday
Today's workout session, I feel, was perfectly cromulent as The Simpsons would say. I’ve definitely found my groove with using the rowing and cycling machines, but using the dumbbells is kind of a mixed bag.
A small update
Hi, all.
I know it’s been well over a week since my last blournal entry. Apologies for that.