Orson Welles And The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner
An impressive and atmospheric animated version of the Coleridge classic from 1977.
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The Wild World Of Johnny Cougar
The wrestler from Tiger comic whose adventures sometimes went bonkers.
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The Golden Hit Parade Of Reader’s Digest Flexi Discs
Looking back at the free discs sent out alongside offers for box sets of music that people didn’t really want but felt compelled to buy anyway.
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Super Space Theater: The Space: 1999 Movies Rebooted
A chance to preview the new, enhanced Blu-ray versions of the cult TV show’s feature film editions for free.
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Remembering Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf’s music existed outside of any music genre – an already-nostalgic rock opera that has itself become part of the fabric of our collective memory.
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Menthe – Lars Von Trier’s Story Of O
An early experimental fetish short from the controversial director.
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Blastermind: The Unlikely Celebrity Of Blaster Bates
Looking back at the curious fame of the once-ubiquitous demolition expert turned comedy raconteur.
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Hammond Heatwaves – The Unlikely World Of Sexy Organ Music LP Covers
Rarely have album covers so wildly misrepresented the music within as on 1970s easy listening Hammond organ collections.
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Peter Cook’s Hidden Messages On Sparks Records
The two secret tracks by the legendary comedian that appeared as surprise extras on Sparks’ 12-inch singles in 1979.
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Down From His Glory – The Musical Stylings Of The People’s Temple
The Christian cult led by Jim Jones and their unexpectedly wholesome LP of religious songs from 1973.
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Last Straw Dogs On The Left – The Inconsistencies And Double Standards Of The BBFC
The story of two controversial movies and their rather different experiences at the hands of film censors who seem to make up the rules as they go along.
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The Golden Age Of Cosmopolitan Covers
The iconic covers from the glory days of the women’s guide to aspirational lifestyle and sexual liberation.
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