Film, TV & Video Archives

June 17, 2025

From KRISHA to HURRY UP TOMORROW:
Deconstructing Trey Edward Shults’ Lynchian Vision

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Our Contributing Author and Film Expert Cappie The Dog dissects the complex relationship between Pauline Kael’s visceral film appreciation and Andrew Sarris’ auteur theory through the lens of Trey Edward Shults’ haunting family drama KRISHA. An incisive analysis that reveals how contemporary filmmakers channel David Lynch’s surreal DNA while crafting their own distinct cinematic voices.

Film, TV & Video·Music

June 12, 2025

Tube Grooves: The 20 Most Unforgettable
TV Theme Songs of the 1970s -Ranked

by rollerboogie

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It’s a listicle love letter to the golden age of television intros—where every theme was a banger, and every episode began with soul, funk, and heart. Contributing Author rollerboogie curates this joyful countdown of the most unforgettable TV theme songs from the ’70s.

Film, TV & Video·Music

June 11, 2025

The Miming, The Music, and The Muddle:
Behind the Scenes of Top Of The Pops

by JJ Live At Leeds

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Prepare to relive the golden days when Top of the Pops ruled UK music TV – and sometimes made you wonder if the musicians were actually playing or just really committed to their miming skills. From darts champs crashing the background to dolphins on bass, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds providers the nostalgic trip with all the quirks and charm you didn’t know you missed.

Film, TV & Video·Under The Hoodie

June 8, 2025

A Sunday Funny:
Why Does Johnny Carson’s “Sis Boom Bah” Joke Make Me Laugh?

by mt58

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In this occasional series on things that crack me up – for reasons I can never fully explain – I spend way too much time analyzing why a decades-old Johnny Carson Carnac-bit joke still makes me laugh…

Film, TV & Video·Music

June 4, 2025

22 Amazing Singers – But Can They Act?

by blu_cheez

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Contributing Author blu cheez delivers a no-holds-barred assessment of which recording artists truly mastered the art of acting, and those still finding their dramatic footing. This comprehensive analysis separates the legitimate thespians from the one-hit wonders, examining everyone from David Bowie’s transformative performances to the jury-still-out verdict on Lady Gaga’s range.

Film, TV & Video·Literature

April 30, 2025

Going Out On Top: Five Amazing Talents Who Chose To Make A Perfect Exit

by mt58

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Across decades of modern culture, here’s a look at a few artists who have chosen to step away at the height of their influence: Moments in history when departure -not endurance -became the defining stroke of a lasting legacy.

Film, TV & Video·Music

April 23, 2025

Five Classic Music Performances from The Carol Burnett Show

by Ozmoe

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Whilst dutifully tugging on his left ear in tribute, Contributing Author Ozmoe reminisces and presents five classic musical moments from The Carol Burnett Show

Film, TV & Video

February 20, 2025

Movie Review: A Complete Unknown

by Bill Bois

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“I wasn’t in a rush because I’m not really a Bob Dylan fan. I wasn’t even sure I wanted to see it anyway, but a line used in the trailer got my attention…”
Contributing Author and music historian Bill Bois reviews the new film, A Complete Unknown

Film, TV & Video·Music

February 13, 2025

Movie Review: Becoming Led Zeppelin

by Bill Bois

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“…. a band I couldn’t appreciate at the time now has a documentary about their formation.” Contributing Author and music historian Bill Bois reviews the new movie, Becoming Led Zeppelin

Film, TV & Video

February 5, 2025

Lift or Elevator? UK TV Entertainment That Crossed the Pond – And Back

by JJ Live At Leeds

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Survey says: It’s Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds, for all the points. Join our own Boss Cat for a look at TV and book crossovers, and how they fared as they traversed the Atlantic