Saoirse Ronan on Atonement and Awards Recognition

Golden Globe and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan is aware her name trips up people, particularly Americans. The Irish actress patiently explained to the journalists gathered for a special Los Angeles press day in support of Atonement’s Golden Globe nominations her name’s pronounced ‘Sursha’. Ronan said it’s more common in Ireland than anywhere else. “There’s a few people who call their little girls Saoirse. There’s not loads of people,” explained Ronan. “But yeah, it’s common enough. But still when people hear it they kind of go, ‘Ahhh…’ You know what I mean?” Read On...

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New on DVD - The Game Plan
The Game Plan is one of those non-offensive family films it's tough to hate. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson mugs it up and you don't even have to be a football fan - or have kids - to find it good, albeit fluffy, entertainment. The Game Plan DVD Review

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