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Rewind: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
thanks to Dr Chimp for reminding us of the excellent intro to the 1979 TV version; the new one's got a lot to live up to, glad to see they haven't modernised it
1st Jul 2011 - 1 comments - Add Comment - Tweet
It's good. RT @MissAndreaByrne: At \#BarryMcGee private view at Stuart Shave/ Modern Art - awesome and fluro fabulous! http://t.co/3xFnylB
1st Jul 2011
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Beautiful Losers
Inspirational film documenting the artists circling NYC's Alleged Gallery in the 90's. Obey.
1st Jul 2011
Read more 4 star reviews\#ITVplayer now in app store. Best review: "loving your work ITV. Watching Dinner Date in the loo"
1st Jul 2011
Read on TwitterDrunk:Sober ratio probably 1:1 on the late train home. Had a glimmer of why we are seen as debauched \#infidels
1st Jul 2011
Read on TwitterArea Chimp unimpressed w news and sports only \#SkyGo option: http://bit.ly/kaGe9X
30th Jun 2011
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Talking Heads doing 'Take Me To The River' on @NBCSNL circa 1979. \#SNL http://t.co/gTYolcs
29th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterLaughable video for Arsenal's new away kit, "Men become Gods" then lose 3-0 to Stoke http://youtu.be/NpI0ri7mF6I
29th Jun 2011
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'Tree of Life' poster on display ....at New Cross Gate station. Must be targeting classy, upscale neighborhoods.
28th Jun 2011
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Scenes From The Suburbs
Ambitious, stylish short from Spike Jonze that's sadly missing the bits between the 'Scenes'.
28th Jun 2011
Read more 3 star reviewsWatch the Spike Jonze/Arcade Fire short 'Scenes From The Suburbs' online. Today only. http://t.co/r3yn2Vu
28th Jun 2011
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Singing Adams
Everybody Friends Now
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With the Broken Family Band finally broken for good, lead singer Steven Adams has moved forward, assembling a new band going by the name of Singing Adams - though confusingly Adams put out a solo record under that name in 2005.
The casual country tinge of BFB has given way to a more focused sound, coupled with great production. There's a more soulful edge to the delivery here too, though have no fear - the same charmingly-delivered-but-downbeat lyrics are still here, giving David Gedge a run for his money both in the lyrics-about-break-ups stakes and even with the furious guitar workouts that highlight many of the best tracks.
Good to have you back. Welcome home losers.
28th Jun 2011 - Add Comment - Tweet
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Them Crooked Vultures
Disappointing super group effort that rarely comes close to matching the best of its parts.
27th Jun 2011
Read more 3 star reviews\#Licks: Obviously, all of Stairway to Heaven is perfect - but the pummelling drums after the guitar solo at 6.42 get me every time.
27th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterWilco seem to be mid-re-launch on their website. New album 'The Whole Love' arrives in September, in time for their Roundhouse gigs.
27th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterNew song = snooze. RT @robynpierce71: @chimpomatic @lucypope Roger that. With Commander Pope on the sofa. \#beyonce's gone a bit shit.
26th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterWrong chimp! I'm at home \#CSF RT @lucypope: @chimpomatic where are you standing?
26th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterHoly shit, it's Tricky! Totally out if his depth. \#Beyonce \#Glasto
26th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterJust watched severel hours of \#Glasto at 30 speed on Sky+. Not a lot catching my attention. \#oldgit
26th Jun 2011
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The Crimson Rivers
Gripping French thriller as two cops investigate some mountain murders. Better than Wexford.
25th Jun 2011
Read more 3.5 star reviewsIs Vincent Cassel contractually obliged to appear in ALL French films?
24th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterPlanning on giving \#FallingSkies a chance due to Spielberg's involvement, but going by the trailers it looks well cheap and nasty.
24th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterU2 seem to be attempting to reclaim their greatness of the 80's with a stripped-down set at \#Glasto \#BBC Nice.
24th Jun 2011
Read on TwitterRT @OneThirtyBPM: Radiohead to play surprise Glastonbury set this afternoon http://bit.ly/jm8SbE
24th Jun 2011
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Trailer Park: The Dark Knight Rises
Expertly edited fake trailer up for the new Batman flick. They seem to have done their research with what's likely to happen in the movie - and then taken a pinch of dramatic license.
Still not a patch on 'Shining'.
24th Jun 2011 - Add Comment - Tweet
I'd date her RT @MissAndreaByrne: Never has my interior thought been so beautifully articulated by another! http://t.co/uxaMbRL
23rd Jun 2011
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Trailer Park: The Killer Elite
A movie about SAS men with Statham, DeNiro and Owen? Yes please..... is what I thought, as I expected that to mean Statham moving up to DeNiro's class, not dragging DeNiro and Owen down with him.
Based on the controversial Ranulph Fiennes book The Feather Men.
23rd Jun 2011 - Add Comment - Tweet
Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive James Bulger AKA Jack Nicholson in 'The Departed' has been caught after 16 years on the lam: http://t.co/6o9JU76
23rd Jun 2011
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Little Fish
Stylish, but miscast, downbeat and painfully slow suburban Aussie drama from Rowan Woods.
22nd Jun 2011
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Kate Bush doing 'The Man With The Child In His Eyes' on this week's @NBCSNL re-run. @KateBushMusic http://t.co/6c5cj7g
22nd Jun 2011
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