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1977 – The Summer Of Synthstrumentals
The birth of synth-pop and electro-disco is the true musical legacy of ’77.
The Fight Club: Announcing The London Action Film Festival
Fans of shoot-ups, fist-fights and general on-screen chaos now have their very own film festival.
A Collection Of Iconic Star Meet-Ups
The first in an occasional series of classic photos of legendary figures in often unexpected combinations.
Why Replacing The BBC Licence Fee With A Compulsory Tax Is A Terrible Idea
The television licence is an outdated concept – and the plans to replace it are even more out of touch with reality.
Phew, What A Scorcher! The Long, Hot Summer Of 1976
The fading cultural memory of Britain’s most famous heatwave.
The Lightweight Fetish Thrills Of Priest’s Nightcrawler
The promise of ‘S&M delights’ in the new video from the synth-poppers turns out to be all mouth and leather trousers.
The World’s Greatest Cheese, Apparently
The top cheese of 2022, as decreed by a collection of experts rushing their way through entries.
StudioCanal’s Vintage British Classics: A Series That Has Slipped Under The Radar
It’s not just the cult indie labels who are releasing interesting collections on Blu-ray.
The Vexed Question Of Authorship
The nature of collaborative work means that the originator might not always be the creator.
Jaws: A Personal History
An ongoing love affair with the first summer blockbuster.