The Happylife Home: Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt
Exploring the lesser-known film and TV adaptations of Ray Bradbury’s disturbingly prophetic tale of virtual reality and smart homes.
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The Barbie Parade
The world’s favourite fashion doll might be having a moment in the spotlight right now – but she has always had all manner of exciting adventures.
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De Sade In Barcelona
Barcelona’s De Sade exhibition valiantly attempts to rehabilitate the much-libelled writer but then fumbles things at the last minute.
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In Praise Of The DODO
Bootleg albums, obscure public domain releases and forgotten films unearthed by specialist labels – not all illicit film and music releases should be condemned as ‘piracy’.
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The Horror Of Stigwood Castle
They were almost as big as The Beatles (and they had a much longer career). But are we now being encouraged to forget about The Bee Gees’ stranger exploits?
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Salvation Magazine Returns
The second issue of Nigel Wingrove’s alternative culture tabloid is finally available.
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The Slow Death Of The Topless Sunbather
Despite what some people might claim, the decline of topless sunbathing is not a sign of female liberation or a blow for body positivity.
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Britain’s New Moral Panic Part Two: ‘Reviewing’ The Censorship Laws
Britain has a plethora of laws relating to pornography and sex – yet is still determined to find room for more.
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Britain’s New Moral Panic Part One: The OnlyFans Ad Backlash
Britain currently seems in the grip of a new moral panic over porn – but then, when is Britain ever not in a moral panic over porn? Even so, this week seems especially hysterical.
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The Meandering Pleasures Of Smoking Causes Coughing
Quentin Dupieux’s superhero satire has some interesting moments but is not the gut-busting comedy classic that you might have expected.
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The Lost Pleasures Of The Comedy LP
Remembering the golden age of humour on vinyl.
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Stage Fright – The Last Gasp Of Classic Italian Genre Cinema
Michele Soavi’s theatrical slasher film feels like an extravagant end-of-an-era production.
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