Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world. Writing and selection is by Pat Harrington and music is from Tim Bragg.
Highlights this week include:
Emperor: Rise & Fall of a Dynasty, a captivating historical drama that delves into the complexities of power and ambition through the eyes of the ruthless Livia Drusilla, narrated by Sian Phillips.
Old Boys (2018) is a delightful modern reimagining of Cyrano de Bergerac. It is set in an English boys' boarding school. In this setting, wit and charm take centre stage.
And,
The New Front on Channel 4 Streaming, a compelling drama. It explores the challenges faced by a group of activists. They are fighting for change in a contemporary urban environment.
A transcript is available here

Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world. Writing and selection is by Pat Harrington and music is from Tim Bragg.

Highlights this week include:

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: A sweeping tale of love, honor, and friendship spanning three wars, this classic British film explores the evolution of a soldier's life and ideals.

The Black Phone: A chilling horror-thriller where a kidnapped boy discovers a supernatural lifeline to past victims through a disconnected phone in his captor's basement.

And. Loaded: Lads, Mags and Mayhem: A nostalgic and critical look at the rise and fall of Loaded magazine, capturing its controversial influence on 1990s lad culture.

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Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world. Writing and selection is by Pat Harrington and music is from Tim Bragg.

Highlights this week include:

The Departed (2006): A tense crime thriller where an undercover cop and a mole within the police force try to expose each other while navigating a web of deception and betrayal in Boston.

Our Ladies (2019): A vibrant coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows a group of Catholic schoolgirls on a chaotic trip to Edinburgh for a choir competition, where they seek fun, freedom, and self-discovery.

Nomadland (2020): A poignant, reflective film about a woman in her sixties who becomes a modern-day nomad, traveling across the American West in her van after losing her job during the Great Recession.

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Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world.
Highlights this week include:
The Third Man (1949) – In post-WWII Vienna, a writer investigates his friend's mysterious death, uncovering a world of shadows, betrayal, and suspense.
Moonage Daydream (2022) – This documentary explores the life and genius of David Bowie through stunning visuals and rare archival footage, celebrating his lasting impact on music and culture.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) – In a dystopian wasteland, a drifter becomes an unlikely hero as he helps a band of survivors defend their fuel supply from ruthless marauders.
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Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world.

Highlights this week include:

The Fugitive (1993): A doctor is wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder. He escapes custody and sets out to find the real killer. A relentless U.S. Marshal pursues him.

Get Out (2017): A young African-American man meets his white girlfriend’s family for the first time. He uncovers a disturbing secret. And,

The Swimmer (1968): A man decides to swim home through the pools of his suburban neighbourhood. This journey reveals the unravelling of his life along the way.

The writing and selection for Culture Vulture is by Pat Harrington ,the music is by Tim Bragg. Together, we invite you to dive into the vibrant world of culture from a different perspective. Discover new favourites. Experience the magic that awaits beyond the mainstream.

A transcript is available here

Welcome to Culture Vulture. It is your ultimate alternative weekly entertainment guide. We bring you the best of film, music, and the arts. Our perspective is fresh. Mainstream media often overshadows unique voices and creative expressions. Culture Vulture aims to shine a light on hidden cultural gems that deserve your attention. Each week, we curate a selection of films, music, and events designed to inspire and engage. We celebrate the diverse tapestry of artistic endeavours that shape our world.

Highlights this week include three films that offer a blend of storytelling, emotion, and originality. Carmen Jones transports viewers to World War II. It intertwines love and ambition in a vibrant musical journey. This journey captivates the heart. Prey reimagines the iconic Predator franchise. It showcases a young Comanche woman’s battle for survival against an otherworldly foe. This story is set in a historical context that emphasizes strength and ingenuity. Lastly, Till poignantly recounts the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley. She becomes a powerful advocate for justice after the tragic murder of her son. Her story illuminates the fight against racial violence in America.

The writing and selection for Culture Vulture is by Pat Harrington ,the music is by Tim Bragg. Together, we invite you to dive into the vibrant world of culture from a different perspective and discover new favourites, and experience the magic that awaits beyond the mainstream.

A transcript is available here

https://countercultureuk.com/2024/10/04/culture-vulture-5th-to-the-11th-of-october-2024/

Welcome to Culture Vulture, your guide to the week’s entertainment from an alternative viewpoint. Writing and selection is by Pat Harrington and music is from Tim Bragg. As we enter October, the crisp air settles in. It’s the perfect time to unwind and enjoy some stellar TV and film releases available on UK platforms. This week, there’s a rich variety of entertainment, from action-packed blockbusters to heartfelt dramas and socially relevant TV series. Here’s your guide to the best on-screen picks from Saturday, 28 September to Friday, 4 October 2024.

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Welcome to Culture Vulture, your guide to the week's entertainment from an alternative standpoint. Selections and writing is by Pat Harrington and music is from Tim Bragg. Highlights this week include:

The Outfit (2022) BBC1 10:45 PM: A thriller about a tailor who becomes entangled in the dangerous world of organized crime, exploring survival and the hidden costs of neutrality in conflict.

Socrates: Genius of the Ancient World BBC4 11:00 PM: A documentary examining the life and philosophy of Socrates, highlighting his method of questioning and the lasting impact of his ideas on modern thought.

and,

Kes (1969) Film4 1:05 PM: A poignant film about a working-class boy who finds solace and purpose in his bond with a kestrel, set against a backdrop of economic hardship and limited opportunities.

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