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DVD Review | Konga | The kitsch 1960s British ape movie that deserves cult status

Posted on 12 May 2013 by peter

‘Fantastic! There’s a huge monster gorilla that’s constantly growing to outlandish proportions loose in the streets!’ THE STORY Batty botanist Dr Charles Decker (Michael Gough) experiments with a growth serum to create giant insectivorous plants and an oversized chimp (actually … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cracker #13 | Today: A Silly Hat

Posted on 29 December 2011 by heidi

Is it a hat, or is it roadkill? Joan Crawford demonstrates how looks can kill in Mildred Pierce with a recently deceased hedgehog on her head! Today’s Silly Hat Cracker was brought to you by the letter:  W NB: The … Continue reading →

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Seeing stars: Hollywood Through the Lens

Posted on 30 March 2010 by Jason Best

A Spring treat lies in store if you hurry down to London’s Getty Images Gallery. “Hollywood Through the Lens”, the gallery’s Canon-sponsored exhibition celebrating Hollywood’s 100th anniversary, runs until 28th April. The show is packed with iconic images from the … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

Posted on 25 October 2009 by Beth Williams

Two faded movie star sisters live in a decaying mansion, hating each other. This classic movie is famous for the intense performances of its stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford as the sparring siblings. Here are some facts and legends … Continue reading →

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News Muse – Six Degrees of Hollywood: A trip down memory lane

Posted on 2 October 2009 by Adele Craciun

I’ve always had a thing for Hollywood movie star biographies, but I mean old-school Hollywood, like 1930s, 40s and 50s. Some great reads so far have been Ava Gardner – Love is Nothing by Lee Server, Bette and Joan: The … Continue reading →

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