Tag Archives: Liam Neeson

May the Road Rise to Meet You

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Mark Aidan Bergin

My Enchanté column from EMC News this week By Mark Bergin The week of the Irish is upon us. For many, that means revelry. For others, it’s a simpler celebration of all things Irish: Brendan Behan, James Joyce and other … Continue reading →

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Love in all its flawed glory

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Mark Aidan Bergin

My EMC News column for January 2, 2014 Last week, I was sitting in a room talking with some people about Christmas movies. No one had seen Love Actually. Internal stunned silence on my part. Later, in another setting, I … Continue reading →

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Michael Collins

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Mark Aidan Bergin

For those not familiar with Irish history…. Liam Neeson played the role of Michael Collins in the eponymous film. Great movie. Perfect day to watch it. Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rae and Alan Rickman each gave a brilliant performance.

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