Homepage Archives: 04/2024

How Jacqueline Taieb’s ‘7AM’ captured youth culture in 1960s France

How Jacqueline Taieb’s ‘7AM’ captured youth culture in 1960s France

A French classic.

Apr 17, 2024

‘The Lone Ranger’- how the world’s longest word gave us an early synth-pop anthem

‘The Lone Ranger’: how the world’s longest word gave us an early synth-pop anthem

An unexpected hit.

Apr 16, 2024

Itallian Neo-realism Season - BFI - 2024 - British Film Institute

A cinematic protest: Where to begin with Italian neorealism?

One of Europe’s most influential art movements.

Apr 16, 2024

Larry Norman - Only Visiting This Planet - 1972

Larry Norman: the strange life and times of rock music’s original ‘Jesus Freak’

A storied existence.

Apr 16, 2024

How one punch defined David Bowie’s career: “I did him a favour”

The making of a master.

Apr 15, 2024

The inevitable collapse of Coachella Festival - 2024 - Opinion

The inevitable collapse of Coachella Festival

“You’ll never see us again.”

Apr 15, 2024

Edwige Belmore- the chaotic life and times of France’s ‘Queen of Punk’

Edwige Belmore: the chaotic life and times of France’s ‘Queen of Punk’

A forgotten icon…

Apr 14, 2024

Alternative Album Chart: The best new indie and alternative albums this week

This week’s best new ones.

Apr 14, 2024

Riley Weston - Actress - Screenwriter

Riley Weston: the screenwriter who successfully pretended to be a teenager

She was successful for a while.

Apr 13, 2024

Steven Spielberg named his 20 favourite films of all time

Steven Spielberg’s 20 favourite movies of all time

Must see selections.

Apr 13, 2024

Richard Curtis - Screenwriter - Campaigner - Director

Essentially irresponsible: how Richard Curtis has made a career misrepresenting Britain

A filmography of falsehoods.

Apr 13, 2024

Quentin Tarantino - Director - Bafta

A seminal classic: The film Quentin Tarantino called “possibly the greatest movie ever”

“He’s just such a perfect filmmaker”.

Apr 12, 2024