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2001: A UHD Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece has been waiting for the arrival of 4K and big-screen TVs to finally be able to be appreciated in the home.

Blondie Live On Musikladen 1977

A dynamic and irresistible pre-superstardom full-show performance on the legendary German TV show.

Playboy Loafers Are The Ultimate In Lounge Lizard Footwear

The classic covers from the legendary magazine are recreated in a collection of stylish footwear.

The Outlandish Claim That Prince Charles Piloted A UFO In 1975

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Outlandish claims that the British King took part in secret UFO experiments sadly seem to be little more than a publicity stunt from an obscure TV channel.

Mad Pastor Greg Locke Smashes Up A Barbie Dream House

America’s evangelical extremist goes to war against imagination and children’s toys.

The Loch Ness Monster: Pop Culture’s Favourite Sea Serpent

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The enduring fascination with the Loch Ness Monster for researchers, filmmakers and novelists.

One Shocking Day In August

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As FrightFest 2023 gets underway, we look back and recreate the first annual Shock Around the Clock film festival, the place where it all started.

Hammer’s Vampirella -The Pioneering Comic Book Movie That Never Was

One of the last-gasp efforts from the legendary studio was a big-budget comic book adaptation – but it failed to get off the ground.

A Hot Take: John Noakes Was A Bit Of A Cunt

The truth about the beloved children’s TV presenter and his canine sidekick is a little hard to swallow.

Was 1975 The Worst Year In The Pop/Rock Era – Or The Best?

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Was the year often quoted as the ‘lowest point in popular music’ really as bad as people claim?

1970s Worm Food: The Slimy Joys Of Squirm

Jeff Lieberman’s 1970s eco-horror movie is better than many of its more acclaimed genre rivals of the time.

Marilyn Monroe As The Fabled Enchantresses

The movie goddess recreates her iconic predecessors for LIFE magazine in 1958.