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Brad Bird, the guy who made Ratatouille and The Incredibles, directed this little beauty for his feature debut. The Iron Giant is the hilarious and touching tale of a small boy and his giant robot. It’s a bit like My Dog Skip, only with a robot. To cut a long story short, problems ensue, and […]
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It’s a Wonderful Life is a wonderful film that is not only Frank Capra’s best film, but also Jimmy Stewart’s, which is pretty amazing seeing as he was in some of the greatest films ever made. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of those rare films so perfectly constructed, so perfectly weighted to make you […]
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The Muppets, written by and Starring Jason Segel, is a lovingly nostalgic continuation of the legendary puppet (sorry, muppet) based franchise. The Muppets haven’t been on our screens since…. well, some time not long after Treasure Island, which was in the 90s, so it was high time they came roaring back with a triumphant comeback. […]
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City of God, or Cidade de Deus, is the best film that Martin Scorsese never made. It’s a multi-stranded, hyper-kinetic, visually vibrant crime extravanganza that charts the undulating fortunes of the various inhabitants of the City of God, a Brazilian favela on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Operating on a higher level than even […]
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Solange Knowles has a famous sister. That is to say, a very, very famous sister… named Beyonce. You might have heard of her. In any case, Solange is her sister and, rather than try to ape the megastar in her own family, she has a history of being deliberately, obstinately, her own person. This is […]
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James Cameron is a genius. This may be a controversial statement, but it is true in two separate ways. Firstly, he is actually a highly intelligent human being who is, as well as being holder of a couple of patents, is a talented artist and quite probably possesses a genius level IQ. Secondly, he is […]
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In contention for the best pop song of the year is ‘Forever’ by three willowy sisters who call themselves Haim. If you were ever searching for something fresh, catchy as hell, enjoyably original and hook-laden, you need look no further. These three comely lasses have crafted something idiosyncratic in its instrumentation, but undeniably accessible, memorable […]
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The xx make a triumphant return with their stunning sophomore album.
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Tim Burton’s masterpiece, ahead of Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish, is the hilarious and touching tale of Edward D Wood jr, the worst director in the history of film. Buoyed by an effervescently upbeat turn by Jonny Depp in the role that should have made him a megastar, the film is one of the best […]
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You stand alone on a vast, empty plain. All around swirl ghostly lights, some in the sky, some right nearby, all have a translucent, transcendent beauty. Great sheaves of light glide in from far off on an unseen horizon and slide slowly, like the first rays of light in a primordial age. It’s a cold […]
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Yeasayer are a band who have always been there or thereabouts without ever really hitting the bullseye. Their music has a tendency to be interesting and adventurous in its own way, but not arresting or brilliant, despite their continual efforts and maximalist approach. Their last album, Odd Blood, had a couple of catchy tracks, but […]
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The Dark Knight’s flaws left Chris Dibsdall yearning for something more.
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Channel Orange is an album of true depth, musical and lyrical talent and is refreshingly different.
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This is the smartest album ever made. It’s a fact. I don’t mean thematically, necessarily, and it lacks the pretension of many of the more obvious candidates, none of which spring immediately to mind, but this album, this glorious Technicolor collage of an album, is more densely packed with clever shit than anything I can […]