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Oscars 2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
Film fans will not need reminding that next weekend knees all over Tinseltown start quivering at the prospect of the Academy Awards. To get you in shape for the big night, theartsdesk is running a... Read more... |
Local Hero's 30th birthday
Thursday, 14 February 2013
“I wonder what the poor people are doing tonight.” This weekend is the 30th anniversary of one of the best-loved films in British cinematic history. There are louder movies than Local Hero, comedies... Read more... |
The Hour Axed by BBC
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
There is much anguish in some quarters at the news that the BBC has axed The Hour, the Abi Morgan-penned series for BBC Two about the workings of a 1950s current affairs TV programme based at the... Read more... |
The Arts Desk Radio Show 9
Saturday, 09 February 2013
Welcome to the latest edition of The Arts Desk Radio Show, originally broadcast live from London's glamorous Dalston last Tuesday on NTS Live. Once again Joe found himself flying solo as Peter was... Read more... |
The Arts Desk Radio Show 8
Saturday, 12 January 2013
The Arts Desk has quietly been testing the waters in the world of live radio, thanks to the kind people at NTS Live who invited Joe and Peter to do a fortnightly show for them. Having got into the... Read more... |
David Bowie, 66, releases first new single in a decade
Tuesday, 08 January 2013
Well, he was always ahead of the game. In a few years’ time 66 will become the new official pension age in his native United Kingdom, but David Bowie has chosen to celebrate his 66th birthday by... Read more... |
Video Exclusive: BJ Smith covers Mos Def's Umi Says
Monday, 07 January 2013
We're extremely proud to be able to present this charming exclusive video by the London multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter (and animator) BJ Smith - a ray of sunshine in the winter greyness. It... Read more... |
theartsdesk's Top 10 Films of 2012: 5 - 1
Friday, 28 December 2012
Yesterday our film writers brought you numbers 10 – 6 in our movies of 2012 countdown. Looking back over that list it’s hard to imagine a clutch of finer films. Yet, testament to a year of remarkable... Read more... |
theartsdesk's Top 10 Films of 2012: 10 - 6
Thursday, 27 December 2012
With the end of 2012 nearly upon us it’s time for a spot of reflection. We’ve polled our film writers for their picks of the year and bring you our top 10 in all its drama and diversity. This is... Read more... |
New Music Exclusive: KanZeOn
Monday, 17 December 2012
Joe Muggs writes: “KanZeOn is one of my favourite films – not just music films, but in any genre – of the past year. Not quite documentary, not quite art film, not quite music video, it's a slow,... Read more... |
Reissue CDs Weekly: The Prodigy, Man Chest Hair, Jackie Ross, Del Shannon
Sunday, 16 December 2012
The Prodigy: The Fat of the Land 15th Anniversary Expanded EditionThomas H Green Read more... |
Reissue CDs Weekly: Matthew Herbert, Julia Holter, Miles Davis, Monotreme Records
Sunday, 09 December 2012
Herbert: Bodily Functions (Special Edition)Thomas H Green Read more... |
Reissue CDs Weekly: The House of Love, The Clarke & Ware Experiment, Interpol, T. Rex, The Smashing Pumpkins
Sunday, 02 December 2012
The House of Love: The House of LoveKieron Tyler Read more... |
Reissue CDs Weekly: 10cc, Eric Clapton, Marc Almond, Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers
Sunday, 25 November 2012
10cc: TenologyKieron Tyler Read more... |
Reissue CDs Weekly: The Jam, Ray Stinnett, Sandy Denny, The Servants
Sunday, 18 November 2012
The Jam: The GiftThomas H Green Read more... |
Photo Gallery: They That Are Left
Sunday, 11 November 2012
For the past 10 years Brian David Stevens has been taking photographic portraits of veterans on Remembrance Sunday. The images play on the notion of the unknown soldier. Each subject is portrayed... Read more... |