Jane Fonda names the sexiest star in cinema history: “She was a mensch”
Jane Fonda is adamant there's only one contender when it comes to naming the single sexiest star to have ever graced the silver screen.
From the Marx Brothers to a potential murder: the mysterious death of Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd looked as though she had a bright future as a movie star, only for tragedy to strike and give rise to conspiracy ...
The Stephen King movie that couldn’t have happened without Dee Dee Ramone: “That sealed the deal”
Stephen King adaptations come along on a regular basis, but only one of them owes a massive debt of gratitude to Dee Dee ...
The classic concept album Lou Reed slated as “philosophically boring”
Lou Reed was a man of many bold opinions. The Velvet Underground frontman was disdainful of The Beatles, The Who, The Doors, Frank Zappa and a slew of others.
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‘I Got A Right’: How The Stooges created the definitive punk rock anthem
What actually is punk? How many safety pins is too many safety pins? Can you tumble-dry bondage trousers? These are questions that have sparked debates across the landscape of punk and alternative ...
Under the Spotlight: the haunting legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman in ‘Synecdoche, New York’
Charlie Kaufman's 2008 film 'Synecdoche, New York' strangely mirrors the legacy of the great Philip Seymour Hoffman and journey of the artist.
How Duane Allman taught Don Felder to use slide guitar: “I didn’t want to be a Duane clone”
Don Felder is a guitar hero and key to the Eagles. He says that his slide guitar style is original, with him not wanting to ...
The one movie Quentin Tarantino called a “true masterpiece”
One of Quentin Tarantino's favourite film. Quentin Tarantino has made films like, 'Reservoir Dogs', 'Pulp Fiction', 'Django ...
The five best John Wayne movies that aren’t westerns
No matter how much you love Westerns, there's no denying that Wayne did some of his best work when he took off his cowboy hat and squinted toward a new horizon.
The five best covers of ‘Louie, Louie’
Exploring five of the greatest cover versions of 'Louie, Louie', the song penned by Richard Berry before being turned into a rock classic by The Kingsmen.
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The role Bill Murray thinks he deserves more credit for: “I got nothing”
Making movies is a difficult business. While, if you do it right, the jobs come with a hefty paycheque, some widespread acclaim and a self-esteem boost, the pitfalls of delivering a stinker can be ...
“Idolised”: The only two people Tom Petty looked up to
Tom Petty never concerned himself with having musical heroes, but he felt that these two artists really had the rock and roll magic.