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Written by Sheila Seacroft
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13 03 2010 |
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 Directed by Scott Cooper
Is Jeff Bridges the best actor in Hollywood? The apparent ease with which he inhabits the bones of every role he plays has earned him, at last, an Oscar, and it's about time. After 4 nominations over nearly 40 years (for the Last Picture Show, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Starman, and The Contender) it's finally come, for this entertaining, gently moving film, transmuted by his performance from what on paper looks a pretty average tale, of a self-destructive man finding redemption in the love of a good woman, with country music as a sound track. |
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First formed in 1974, The Stranglers are the most enduring and arguably most idiosyncratic and prolific punk/new wave band to have emerged from their era. Performing at Newcastle's O2 Academy on Friday night, their loyal fan base were treated to an even mix of both new and old songs from the band's rich oeuvre, and they did not leave disappointed. 
Scotland's festival fever is burning up...PENDULUM are revealed as the latest big name headliner bound for RockNess. The Aussie maestros whose live sets enrapture rockers and ravers alike are set to make their momentous debut assault on Dores this June on the Friday night in the mighty Clash Arena, and one that coincides with the release of their third album 'Immersion'. Hinting on what to expect from the new material, frontman Rob Swire revealed on NME.com the band has "gone quite electronic again", cryptically adding that there were collaborations with "major electronic artists" including one he thought it would be "impossible" to hook up with. Speaking about their RockNess appearance - another Scottish festival exclusive - PENDULUM said "We can't wait to hit Scotland again. Everyone knows the Scottish crowd is one of the best. Here we f*cking go!" The summer beckons!