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The Godzilla Film And TV Gallery

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The ultimate visual guide to the King of the Monsters.

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The Cheese Advent Calendar Is A Crushing Disappointment

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Midway through the month, it’s time to assess the pros and cons of the much-lauded cheesy Christmas novelty treat.

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They’re Coming! The Seventies Paranoia Of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers

The 1978 collision of science fiction, body horror and conspiracy thriller is as potent an experience now as it ever was.

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You’ll Care About What We Tell You To: The Manipulation Of Christmas TV Advertising

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How on earth have we reached the stage where a supermarket Christmas TV ad can be considered important?

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The Xmas Jukebox: Cat Winter’s Don’t Be Silent Tonight

A mental health-awareness song might not seem the most festive of recordings – but this low-key and emotive tune is an unexpectedly brilliant, vital Christmas message.

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The Xmas Jukebox: Subwoolfer’s I Think I Killed Rudolph

The Eurovision also rans team with boy band has-beens for the theme tune to a Christmas horror film.

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The Xmas Jukebox: Trickster’s Silent Night vs Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Our look at the Christmas music of 2023 continues with an exhaustingly dreadful vanity project that beggers belief.

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Fanzine Culture And The Resurrection Of The Crazed

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A new collection of writing from 1980s psychobilly fanzine The Crazed has us misty-eyed with nostalgia for zine culture – and pondering its modern-day revival.

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The Xmas Jukebox: The Krackpots’ Proper Christmas

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Harking back to the festive hits of yesteryear, a controversial band make an unexpected and effective stab at wholesome respectability.

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The Xmas Jukebox: Clouds Taste Satanic’s All I Want for Christmas Is Your Soul

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Our New Christmas Music Countdown begins with a doom-metal take on a collection of festival favourites… including THAT Mariah Carey tune.

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The BBFC Is The ‘Friend’ The Physical Media Industry Neither Wants Nor Needs

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The British film censorship board hikes its prices once again and expects you to be grateful for it.

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The First Desperate Living T-Shirts Are Here

Dazzle your friends, horrify your neighbours and challenge tired convention in the first of our magnificent new fashion range.

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