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August 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 656

Bob James, Heads (1977) There’s that scene in the Monty Python film, The Meaning of Life that I always think about – one in particular – they’re at the dinner party with Death, meeting their death, being shepherded out…and one of the characters, Michael Palin I think – in drag, says something about liking the […]

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May 10, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Five Films That Stay With Me: Vorn Colgan

Vorn Colgan has been New Zealand’s best-kept musical secret for so long now that it seems almost a shame to spoil it.  He has been writing and releasing albums under the Vorn moniker to critical acclaim and commercial non-plussed-ness since 1999, as well as contributing to the work of indie legends such as Dangerpin, The Sproutts and […]

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February 10, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Five Films That Stay With Me: Adam Fresco

Adam Fresco works in film, theatre and TV as a writer, director, producer, performer and professional acting coach. Born in London, he arrived in Auckland a decade ago, having worked in professional British Theatre and TV. The Director of DramaTrain.co.nz and Producer for Imagine Studios NZ, Adam is a self-confessed film nut. He regularly reviews […]

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March 23, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Monty Python LIVE (mostly) – One Down Five To Go: DVD

Monty Python LIVE (mostly) – One Down Five To Go Director: Aubrey Powell Eagle Vision/Shock/Universal The Monty Python reunion – here it is on DVD. Wobbles and all. John Cleese sleepwalks a bit, fluffs a few of his lines, Eric Idle looks more like some moisty-palmed, mouth-breathing fan that’s snuck in, dressed as Eric Idle; […]