Arena With Seán Rocks

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    This week's Classic Movie is 'The Thing' from 1982 starring Kurt Russell. We also discuss the book 'Soul Train' by Questlove, lead singer of iconic hip-hop band The Roots.

    The book 'New Planet Cabaret' was launched on Friday November 22nd at The Gutter Bookshop on Cow's Lane in Dublin.

    The book is the result of Arena's on-air Creative Writing Course which ran from December 2012 to June 2013. The Publishers are New Island Books and the Editor is Dave Lordan, who also co-ordinated the course.

    All proceeds from the sale of New Planet Cabaret go to the Writers In Schools project which supports young writers.

    Arena Friday 22 February 2013

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    Arena Friday 22nd February 2013

    Arena Friday 22nd February 2013

    Daily arts and popular culture show.

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    Film - Blood Rising

    Film - Blood Rising

    The film 'Blood Rising' concerns the Mexican border town of Juarez and the number of unsolved, under reported murders there. Music is by Gavin Friday. Director Mark McLoughlin and Artist Brian Maguire discuss the film with Seán Rocks.

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    Nicholas Sparks

    Nicholas Sparks

    Nicholas Sparks, Author of 'The Notebook' discusses the film adaptation of his novel 'Safe Haven' with Seán Rocks. The film is about a mysterious young woman called Katie who arrives at a small North Carolina town of Southport, raising questions about her past. The film opens nationwide on Friday March 1st.

    Presenter: Seán Rocks

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