Apr 28, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Marvel Heroes – The Avengers Assemble Bam Bam Bam

Ha.. this has to be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen in the cinema.

I went in skeptical about it, thinking I’d seen it all when it comes to Marvel Heroes, but I was pleasantly surprised to find. I have not seen everything Marvel Heroes have to offer.

And nor have you.

Especially if you haven’t made you way to the cinema to see this movie.

YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST WATCH THIS AT THE CINEMA.

Yes you could wait until the movie comes out on DVD or watch it some other way.

But, you can’t do that. You can only go watch at the cinema because that’s where it will be best enjoyed.

I watched in in 3D. The 3D quality isn’t spectacular, the best 3D of the whole show, was the Vue Cinema’s advertisement with the dog.

That was my first real ‘aha moment’ when it comes to 3D viewing. Prior to this I had only seen Titatnic in 3D at the IMAX.

So here’s the deal..

Now you’ve read this you have to go watch it then thank me later for alerting you to the must do thing.. ok?

Apr 22, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Misterman Review – Inishfree in National Theatre London

I had my first experience of theatre in London this weekend and I have to say it was a mighty introduction to the London theatre culture. There was a bamboozling introduction. A show never to be forgotten. A show called ‘Misterman’ about Tommy from Inishfree. An Irishman in a quaint Irish village who knew everything about who lived there. A man with a cluttered mind beyond imaginable for some people but understandable by me.

The show itself is just a ‘one man show’. There is just little old Tommy on stage. Personally I was glad not to know too much about the show before I went in. Because not knowing made it a better surprise to see only one man on stage.

He was acting out the mind of a troubled young man with mental health problems. A man that just couldn’t find peace in this little town called Inishfree. He battled each and every moment with his thoughts. He hadn’t one ounce of ability to fight back against it.

All he had was his hope in the Lord God. He knew what God wants was not what he was seeing. This didn’t help with his mental health in any way.

He was struggling.

It was confusing but enlightening, and I really enjoyed it. I thought it well worth a very high rating so I’d say 4/5 because I don’t know what constitutes 5/5.

Go and watch if you’ve never been to theatre or are a theatre junkie, as this is the show to catch up on right now in London.

Forget all those high profile shows and get yourself down to this one. It may not be getting as much recognition but I assure you that it’s very enjoyable.

It will be excruciating to watch the man go through the problems he has, but it will give yo an understanding of what people go through.

I say – go have a gander and enjoy.

Apr 13, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Finally I Found What I Believe to be the Best Quote Ever

I’ve always struggled to understand truth and lies in close relationships and what it was about them that I couldn’t put my finger on. For me, I have always striven to be honest in a close relationship such as friendship or work but at times I might have fought a while before I will blurt out the honest answer.

I’m not saying I’ve never lied and got away with it but what I’m saying is when it really matters – when it’s a matter of life or death, friendship or no friendship, job or no job.. I blurt out exactly what I think is the correct answer based on my experience of a situation.

Today I bashed some words into Google and ended up coming across the quote that has finally got me understanding what I couldn’t until now. The quote is:

“The naked truth is always better than the best dressed lie” Ann Landers

Now what I took from this was that when something really matters, not when it’s a white lie but when you have the utmost reason to be honest you do not dress it up in a lie. You stand by the quote and sacrifice everything just to be sure you made the best possible impact on a situation that you could.

If I had known this quote it would have better helped me choose a lot of things in life but I think I made the right choices since my younger days, I just wish other people used this quote to build relationships. Not the other way around.

It is not ‘The best dressed lie is better than the truth” which is what I’ve found too many people seem to believe.

What do you think?

 

 

Mar 25, 2012
Mark Rafferty

The Photos from My Photoshoot

I went to a photoshoot today and these were two pics I chose to keep. Would love to have kept more but I felt these were my best and favourites,

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Feb 29, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Did You Say Lucky?

Lucky – Imgur.

If we were all this lucky with EVERYTHING.

Looks nomral enough

wooo

wait what

 

Feb 28, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Changing Colours Spray Can – A Street Artists Dream

Street artists could benefit from this spray can that you can change colours.. Awesome if it were real.

 

Street art spray can

 

Feb 27, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Random Pic to Test an App

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Just being totally random because I want to test out the WordPress iPhone app.

Feb 27, 2012
Mark Rafferty

Happy Birthday Derren Brown

Derren Victor Brown, born 27th February 1971. Happy Birthday most handsome dude! Not to sound so cheesy but just to compliment your wonderful being. I must say I’m loving the profile pic change for today and the new bio. Not quite sure what the new bio conveys but I really like it. It suits you.

So this year I actually have a personal blog and I want to be as grateful as I possibly can to people and things as I can. And this means Derren Brown’s birthday is getting an official post.

It was the first time I’d seen something so interesting on TV, I had only seen an advertisement for your show, some ten years ago and was immediately penciling the time to some sort of document.

Me only a young’un was always interested in the mysterious and when I finally go to see this first ever TV appearance I was spellbound.

Back then it was peculiar magic, mind feats, sleight of hand and above all, it was better than that David Blaine guy (no offence  David but I soon caught on to how you did all your tricks).

It had me intrigued from that very first episode and ever since I have continually followed every show where possible. It even came to the point where the only thing my mum would notify me of appearing on the TV was when she saw and ad of yours.

So that’s the intrigued part over and how you drew me as well as many millions of others towards your fine performer-ship and general persona.

You have captivated many and what I think everyone can say is you have taught many, many people how to captivate their own minds in ways they never knew they could.

Basically you taught me a lot about controlling oneself and emotions, not saying it’s made me perfect or flawless but it has gave me ways of thinking differently and controlling certain aspects of my life.

I know you’re inundated with special requests, request for advice but what I also know is how many people thank you for helping change their lives. It’s so interesting this part, because these are people you’ve never even met up until you receive their thanks (if that’s in person).

Proves how powerful your persona and influence is and how what you do comes across (Tricks of the Mind book probably being a big influence). It just seems to re-configure many people and it’s good to know those that receive this enlightenment are thankful.

Thankful for Derren Brown.

Happy Birthday Prince of Eternia. I hate mushrooms too. Vile wretch-worthy specimens.

P.S. You share birthdays with some pretty impressive people. :D

Feb 24, 2012
Mark Rafferty

A Cartoon Version of Me

I’ve had a cartoon me drawn before by @Bow2k of Twoodler where you will find it posted. Though I wanted a different type of cartton for my logo, so I set off to find a designer and I happened to find a cheap cartoon designer, just £20 and now it’s in my logo. I’m proud of it.

Here it is in a larger size:

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