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Monthly Archives: October 2005

Village Prostitute Who Threw Herself in the Pond victorious

Posted on 31 October, 2005 by Stephen Newton — No Comments ↓

Despite being quite depleted in numbers I’m pleased to announce that the Village Prostite Who Threw Herself in the Pond has won the Cornerhouse Quiz. This is no small feat. The Halloween inspired prize is the director’s cut of The Wicker Man and eight bottles of beer. Boo-hoo to Ann Widecombe! This posted Continue reading →

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Arctic Monkeys… McFly or Kaiser Chiefs?

Posted on 31 October, 2005 by Stephen Newton — 1 Comment ↓

I’m disappointed to see the Arctic Monkeys knocked off the number 1 spot by a Westlife song I’ve probably heard in the gym, but failed to realise was new. But not everyone shares my admiration of the boys – all but one of whom is just 19 – with Assistant’s Jonathan being uncharacteristically Continue reading →

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Back to ’80s fashion

Posted on 29 October, 2005 by Stephen Newton — 1 Comment ↓

Ripped stonewash jeans looked awfull twenty years ago, but I should own up to once sporting the A-ha look. These were spotted at Texaco, Chorlton Park paired with a trendy-but-nice Bench top. Why oh why oh why? This posted via mobile via Flickr and so not so closely proofread. Click the pic to Continue reading →

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2006 calendars, diaries & annuals… always good stocking fillers: reader offer

Posted on 29 October, 2005 by Stephen Newton — 1 Comment ↓

With 2006 less than nine weeks away and Christmas less than eight, it’s time to think of the odd stocking filler and what better than that old favourite, the pin-up calendar, annual or, failing that, a more practical diary for someone who has yet to go electronic. The thing with pin-up calendars is Continue reading →

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Broken Flowers: Films in 50 words-ish

Posted on 28 October, 2005 by Stephen Newton — No Comments ↓

Broken Flowers is a highly enjoyable comedy, but is itself broken thanks to having Bill Murray play to much to the bewildered middle aged man he’s making his own. And it’s near impossible to imagine that that middle aged man was once a dynamic womaniser and dotcom millionaire. A popcorn munching 6 out Continue reading →

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