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Win a set of 60s British Classics on DVDtag:typepad.com,2003:post-566740192008-10-07T20:06:32+01:002008-10-07T19:06:59Z2008-10-07T19:06:32ZWell, we told you about them last week - and now we're giving away three sets of Optimum's 60s British Classics DVDs. The set features four titles - A Taste Of Honey, A Kind Of Loving, Poor Cow and for...modculture1960sCompetitionsDVD Review: A Touch Of Love (1969)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-566173492008-10-06T17:11:25+01:002008-10-06T16:12:04Z2008-10-06T16:11:25ZOptimum's new 60s Classics range is mainly just a repackaging job for some gems of the period, but one title is hitting DVD for the first time - A Touch Of Love. It's a strange movie, walking a fine line...modculture1960sSocial realismDVD Review: A Taste Of Honey (1961)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-565519372008-10-04T20:10:04+01:002008-10-04T19:10:34Z2008-10-04T19:10:04ZIt really was grim up north in the 1960s - and if you want to know how grim, check out A Taste Of Honey. This kitchensink classic appeared around three years after Shelagh Delaney's play had its successful London debut...modculture1960sKitchensinkDVD Review: Paris Blues (1961)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-564898532008-10-03T15:48:09+01:002008-10-03T14:48:38Z2008-10-03T14:48:09ZNot a quick cash-in, this first-time DVD issue of Paris Blues was scheduled long before the sad death of Paul Newman. But it is a very fitting tribute, not to mention a supremely-cool movie. Newman is Ram Bowen, a big...modculture1960sPsycho shower curtaintag:typepad.com,2003:post-564001592008-10-01T21:00:13+01:002008-10-01T20:00:41Z2008-10-01T20:00:13ZWhat can we say? If you love your classic Hitchcock, you'll love this Blood Bath shower curtain. Yes, you can re-create that classic scene in Psycho - or just freak your friends out when they wander into your bathroom. Either...modculture1960sMovie memorabilia60s British Classics head to DVDtag:typepad.com,2003:post-563969132008-10-01T20:18:31+01:002008-10-01T19:19:15Z2008-10-01T19:18:31ZIf you're looking to bolster your collection of gritty Brit flicks, you might want to check out the 60s British Classics titles launching on October 13th. Four are out on that day, every one a winner - A Taste Of...modculture1960sKitchensinkCult Clip: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-561306882008-09-25T18:16:37+01:002008-09-25T17:17:10Z2008-09-25T17:16:37ZLook out for a review of this newly-reissued 80s b-movie in the next couple of days. In the meantime, just 'enjoy' the trailer of Killer Klowns From Outer Space...modculture1980sAliensDVD Review: The Graduate (1967)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-561284142008-09-25T17:31:07+01:002008-09-25T16:31:58Z2008-09-25T16:31:07ZHow many genuine movie classics have you sat through in the last month? I suspect you can count them on one hand. In my case, it's one finger - and that movie is The Graduate. A copy of The Graduate...modculture1960sDVD Review: Blacula (1972) / Scream Blacula Scream (1973)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-561196482008-09-25T14:29:41+01:002008-09-25T13:30:30Z2008-09-25T13:29:41ZMany years ago, I saw a TV documentary on blaxploitation that described the Blacula movies (rather aptly) as 'the final nail in the genre's coffin'. Well, over 30 years on since they first shocked and amused audiences, the movies are...modculture1970sBlack magicBlaxploitationVampiresComing to DVD: The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash - 30th Anniversary Editiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-560740822008-09-24T15:40:05+01:002008-09-24T14:40:40Z2008-09-24T14:40:05ZThe greatest-ever rock spoof is getting a DVD reissue in November - The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash - 30th Anniversary Edition. It's the story of the Pre-Fab Four - Ron Nasty (Neil Innes), Dirk McQuickly (Eric Idle), Stig...modculture1970sBands in moviesImperial War Museum offers James Bond poster reprints for under £5tag:typepad.com,2003:post-560737182008-09-24T15:32:54+01:002008-09-24T14:33:32Z2008-09-24T14:32:54ZWe mentioned the Ian Fleming and James Bond exhibition at the Imperial War Museum some months back, but we didn't mention the merchandise that came with it - including these classic James Bond movie poster reprints. All are exact reprints...modculture1960s1970s1980sCinema ArtSecret agentsCult Clip: The Thing With Two Heads (1972)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-560733222008-09-24T15:26:25+01:002008-09-24T14:27:27Z2008-09-24T14:26:25ZHere's the plot: A rich (but racist) man is dying, but has a plan - he'll survive by transplanting his head onto another body. Unfortunately, there's only a black man on death row available... Terrible film, but great trailer. Check...modculture1970sBlaxploitationExploitationForthcoming Joe Meek film screeningstag:typepad.com,2003:post-557051182008-09-16T18:36:23+01:002008-09-16T17:36:55Z2008-09-16T17:36:23ZEveryone's favourite eccentric, maverick 1960s songwriter-producer Joe Meek has two biographical films hitting our screens shortly. Here is the lowdown on the films and some preview screenings. Telstar: The Movie is the Nick Moran-directed film adaptation of the James Hicks...modculture1960sBands in moviesOn the big screenThis Sporting Life (1963) returns as Restored Editiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-557021222008-09-16T17:32:06+01:002008-09-16T16:33:00Z2008-09-16T16:32:06ZA 60s new wave classic is back on the racks in November - Lindsay Anderson's This Sporting Life. Richard Harris stars as Frank Machin - a miner who uses his competitive nature and powerful physique to great success in the...modculture1960sKitchensinkStills gallery from Bronco Bullfrog (1969)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-556086822008-09-14T18:35:31+01:002008-09-14T17:36:12Z2008-09-14T17:35:31ZWhilst having an email clearout, I discovered a batch of stills from the cult 60s movie Bronco Bullfrog. Reason enough to do a Bronco Bullfrog gallery. The images were sent to me some years back by the film's director Barney...modculture1960sTeen rebellionDVD Review: The Gore Gore Girls (1972)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-555988842008-09-14T13:07:19+01:002008-09-14T12:08:28Z2008-09-14T12:07:19ZWhen it comes to making trashy shockers, Hershell Gordon Lewis is up there with the best (or should that be the worst) of them. The Gore Gore Girls was his last movie - and quite possibly the goriest of the...modculture1970sExploitationWin Grindhouse Trailer Classics 2 DVDs!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-554771962008-09-11T18:04:57+01:002008-09-11T17:05:58Z2008-09-11T17:04:57ZLooking for an introduction to grindhouse cinema? You should check out Grindhouse Trailer Classics 2. In fact, you can win one of three copies of the DVD in our latest competition. As regular readers will know, grindhouse is just another...modculture1960s1970s1980sCompetitionsExploitationDVD Review: Charlie Bubbles (1967)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-552630082008-09-07T19:40:42+01:002008-09-07T18:41:24Z2008-09-07T18:40:42ZA British take on the existentialist movie, a new twist on the kitchensink drama. a very 60s road movie or a semi-autobiograpical tale of alienation? Make your own mind up about Charlie Bubbles. It's certainly a memorable film, if only...modculture1960sComediesKitchensinkComing to DVD: Charlie Bubbles (1967)tag:typepad.com,2003:post-551812202008-09-05T16:23:08+01:002008-09-05T15:23:45Z2008-09-05T15:23:08ZA 60s gem makes its DVD debut next week - Charlie Bubbles. This 1967 flick was written by Shelagh Delaney (A Taste Of Honey) and stars Albery Finney in the title role, a working class northerner made good (as an...modculture1960sKitchensinkComing soon: Tales of the Unexpected 19-DVD box settag:typepad.com,2003:post-551803262008-09-05T16:04:59+01:002008-09-05T15:05:29Z2008-09-05T15:04:59ZLooking to fill 2,800 minutes of empty time in your life? You can do it with the soon-to-be-released Tales of the Unexpected DVD box set. A total of 19 discs, covering every episode of the 70s TV show, with most...modculture1970s1980sCult TV