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There's a Brian Boru film in the works in Ireland. Don't know much more about it, though.

Done right, that would make a hell of a movie — or, better, miniseries.

Story on Tolkien's unfinished poem "The Fall of Arthur" here.

Costs about the same, maybe an extra $5. Looks like his U.S. publisher passed on it. He is asked about it in the interview but doesn't go there. It's a head-scratcher, but publishing is weird right now.

Just ordered Twelve Children of Paris, Tim Willocks' sequel to The Religion. It is set during three days of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in 1572. I've been waiting 7 years for this.

Full length 2011 show Robert Plant and Band of Joy. Damn! Most all of those players are veterans of touring with Emmylou Harris and/or Steve Earle. Patty Griffin is in my designated chorus of angels, with her pal Emmylou. And Plant is just great here. They're obviously having a great time. Love it.