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Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 7:32 pm

River Phoenix

New Slogans For Chocolate Wrappers

* Twix- Find two enclosed, sir!
* Mars- Hey, Bobby, this might taste nice!
* Milky Bar- You "white" like this!
* Creme Egg- 'Egg'spect this, partner!

Mr Fahrenheit

Get in touch with a choc company. You could make a mint.

Zine; 25th of February, 2004; 4/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 9:03 pm

River Phoenix

Retro '80s Flash remembered

Jim- The Flash was turned into a movie in the late '80s or early '90s there was a sequel and a TV series based on the movies. Anyone looking forward to Saw 6? Ryan, Belfast

The song passenger by iggy pop is on the Trainspotting OST, but I didn't hear it while watching the film again last night- did I miss it or is it not actually in the film? Great film though. Faris, Putney

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 22nd of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 9:06 pm

River Phoenix

For Sale

One turkey for sale- pre-plucked, pre-cooked, both legs uneaten, only £20! Come on, people, it's a bargain at twice the price.

Next week, I sell my left contact lens.

Clear Heart, Gray Flower

Maybe you should wait. It'll soon be Christmas.

Zine; 25th of February, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 10:40 pm

River Phoenix

Did Mr Pink get away or not?

Rizza- I know Mr Pink is confronted by the police as shots are fired. But he may not have got away. He was pretty handy with his guns earlier on in the film. I guess we'll never know if he got away or not. Matthew, Islandmagee

Film 2009 has always been messed around in late timeslots, even in Barry Norman's day. As for Kermode, you should watch his weekly 5live review podcast. Even if you don't agree with him, he knows his stuff! MJ, Belfast

Vortex; Teletext page 817; Teletext page 817; 22nd of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 10:43 pm

River Phoenix

It's Time To Change

I have recently been informed that I seem desperate when it comes to 'Zine boys, so, as of today, I am officially playing hard to get.

That is unless Topper comes a-knockin' at my door!

The Lightning Lady

You've not quite worked it out, have you?

Zine; 25th of February, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 10:58 pm

River Phoenix

UK Boxset missing a few films

The missing films in the UK boxset are: Babes In Toyland, Flying Deuces, Fra Diavlo, Bonnie Scotland. These are in the Dutch boxset. Universal didn't have the UK rights to release these here. Jem, London

There are 10 copies available on Ebay for £11.89 free p&p from Australia. Go to Ebay and type in Grumpy Old Men Grumpier Old Men RG2 and the result should show up. It's a double DVD with both films on region 2. Jen, London

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 22nd of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 11:01 pm

River Phoenix

Ambidextrous

Dotty: "I think he's a female."
Dizzy: "Who?"
Dotty: "WLW."
Dizzy: "Why?"
Dotty: "It's biological."
Dizzy: "Like that washing powder?"
Dotty: "It's something to do with his genes."
Dizzy: "Did they shrink in the wash?"
Dotty: "That would explain a lot."

I'm A Little Teapot

Davord does the washing round here. I just push buttons.

Zine; 25th of February, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 11:15 pm

River Phoenix

Bring back blood-thirst drac!

It's time there was a new dracula movie. Not a love story- a real horror! Filmed in black and white, except for one colour- red. Have it remain faithful to Bram Stoker's novel like the 1992 film. dracula should be an evil monster not yearning for love. Neil, Sedgley

Will- if the film you saw ends with David Bradley's Billy Casper burying the eponymous Kes, then no, it hasn't been cut short. Matth, Wakefield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 22nd of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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1^st Apr 2010 at 11:18 pm

River Phoenix

B*ckch*t

I was reading it for a laugh today and one of the letters in it was pure gold to read.

"B*ckch*t has been dumbed down. It used to be clever, witty and stimulating."

Really? When was that? I think they've been drinking too much Fanta.

General Lee's Li'l' Helper

Bubbles on the brain. I, too, have suffered.

Zine; 25th of February, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 9:41 am

River Phoenix

Quotations of the week

"A few people recognised me, but I told them my name was Isabelle." Shakira studied in secret at university in Los Angeles after her world tour in 2007.

"It'd wake the viewers up. F*** GMTV." Calvin Harris, angry that GMTV refused to have him on as he's "too dancey".

"Her boobs are great. I shouldn't have said that, should I?" Mitch Winehouse praises his daughter's £35, 000 breast operation.

1/6.

The week ahead in radio

Basement Jaxx are guest hosts of Gilles Peterson's Radio 1 show (Wed, 2am). Editors and Mike Snow do Nick Grimshaw (Mon-Thu, 10pm).

Brendan Benson and Imogen Heap are on Dermot O'Leary (R2, Sat, 3pm) after Juliette Lewis on Jonathan Ross (10am). Jimmy Webb does Zoe Ball (Tue, 9.30am).

Stereophonics are on Janice Long (Tue-Sat, 12am) and Richard Hawley does Mark Radcliffe (Mon-Thu, 8pm).

2/6.

The week ahead in TV

The Dead Weather do 4 Music (C4, Sat, 12.15am).

The Mars Volta, Friendly Fires and Gossip do Live From Abbey Road (C4, Sun, 12am). Smokey Robinson is on The Culture Show (BBC2, Thu, 7pm).

Wild Beasts, Stereophonics and Maxwell do Later (BBC2, Tue, 10pm). Calvin Harris is on NMT Buzzcocks (CBBC2, Wed, 10pm). Muse's new Undisclosed Desires video premieres on C4 (Thu, 11.55pm).

3/6.

The week ahead in gigs

Phoenix tour from Saturday, while Idlewild get under way on Tuesday.

Little Boots tours from Tuesday while Brett Anderson plays a one-off London gig on Tuesday.

Continuing tours include Jack Penate, Nick Cave, Franz Ferdinand, Cannibal Corpse, The Drums, The Proclaimers, Juliette Lewis, Morrissey, Los Campesinos, Puressence, The Twilight Sad and The Joy Formidable.

4/6.

Champs of the week

Liam Maher Farewell to Flowered Up's singer. Their sole album was patchy, but Weekender remains one of the best, most chaotic dance songs of its time, the equal of Loaded. RIP.

The Rakes And farewell to them too, thankfully in happier circumstances. Klang is one of the most underrated albums of the year, so it's no wonder they got dissilussioned and called it a day when the world failed to fall for its charms.

5/6.

Chumps of the week

Bon Jovi Congratulations if you live outside of London, button down the hatches if you're stuck in the capital next summer they descend on the 02 for a residency.

Marc Marot Joining the creepy rise of nanny state governance typified by the BBC Trust, the ex-Island boss wants record labels to intervene when artists get drug problems. That'll be the same Island that was formed off the back of bob marley, yes? Hmm.

6/6.

Teletext page 824; 23rd of October, 2009.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 9:48 am

River Phoenix

Magical Me Paint, paint, it's good for your heart. The more you eat, the better your art...

So that's where my stick men are going wrong.

Wibble The Inner Chive WLW, would you mind if I fell asleep on your shoulder if I promise not to drool?

You'll need to move Marcel first.

The Almighty Yomaguf Hey, if sign makers go on strike, do they have anything written on their signs?

Hazarding a guess, no.

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 9:57 am

River Phoenix

Vampire, with GSOH, seeks love

Neil, Sedgley- Actually, dracula yearned for love in the 1992 movie Bram Stoker's dracula. You say that you want him to be an "evil monster", yet you go on to praise a film in which he technically isn't a monster. Matth, Wakefield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 10:01 am

River Phoenix

The Brits...

... are the biggest farce ever. How exactly did The darkness manage to beat Busted in the Best Group category, or whatever it was?

And what was the point in creating the Best Rock category? It would have been easier just saying, Here you go, The Darkness, we're giving you an award for no reason. I've nothing against them, but why have so many people got their heads stuck up their backsides?

Charlie's Eyebrows

And the low-cut catsuits to show that crotch tattoo... No need.

Zine; 26th of January, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:16 am

River Phoenix

Trainspotting's soundtracks

Faris, Putney- There are two soundtracks for the Trainspotting film. The second soundtrack only has songs that were either used as inspiration or didn't make the cut. 'passenger' by iggy pop is one of the ones that didn't make it. It is a good song, though. Alexis, Glasgow

Favourite revenge flicks? Mine are Death Wish and Dead Man's Shoes. Andy, Grimsby

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:20 am

River Phoenix

Top 5 Lines From Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights

* "Please remain in your seat or you will die... shabbah."
* "I've only just got rid of your six-foot 'Keplunk'."
* Come and get your black bin bags."
* "A couple of days? They said that to Terry Waite."

This list can be subject to enlargement.

I Can Believe It's Not Butter

Garlic Bread! In the oven, Davord...

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:52 am

River Phoenix

Jury is out on Saw 6

Saw VI? I'm not sure, although I love the Swa films, I'm a massive fan of 1-4 anyway. Saw V was a let down for the scares, but for the clever endings and when that music kicks in, it sends a shiver down my spine.

Did anyone else notice that in Saw V, Jigsaw's wife was one of the suppposed victims, she was wearing a wig. And what ws in that box Jigsaw gave her? Dave, Wrexham

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:56 am

River Phoenix

While The Parents Hvave Been Away...

* I've starved the parrot accidentally.
* Blown up the microwave.
* Broken the birdcage.
* Twisted my ankle.
* Spent £60 in one hour.
* Bought a DVD player and nearly electrocuted myself connecting it.
* Had Charlie round for tea.

Pretty successful time on my own, eh, WLW?

Emma-the-li'l-Angel

So, what did you serve Charlie? A Brit of Emma? Geddit?

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 12:22 pm

River Phoenix

City of God is five star

The best international film without a doubt is City of God. It's dramatic, violent, heart-rendering and it's also based on a true story. It's a five star movie in absolutely any language. Lilze, Dewsbury

Any news on a release date for the remake of The Wolfman with Benicio Del Toro? And also will this be the start of the brace of remakes of the old Universal horror classics? Steve, Newcastle

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 12:25 pm

River Phoenix

My Predictions For 2004

1) I will marry Britney Spears.
2) richey will come back when the Manics tour later this year.
3) WLW will get fired and 'Zine will be run by Madonna.

Oh yes, WLW, when you saw the advert for the job what possessed you to apply?

Broken Bubbles

The job centre said they'd take Marcel away if I didn't apply.

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 12:48 pm

River Phoenix

Secret tears for Watership fan

I watched Watership Down with my friends and every time a rabbit was in distress we all laughed, but as soon as they'd gone home I cried. Hal, Chester

My top 10 Heath Ledger films are nearly the same as the review. But I would put Candy in third and 10 Things i Hate About You in 4th. Matthew, Sheffield

Best movie soundtracks are Goodfellas, Lost Boys, Pink Floyd and AC/DC Maximum Overdrive. Rizzo, leeds

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 12:54 pm

River Phoenix

Me Again

I'm not in the habit of lying, for if one lies and one has to lie and lie again to cover the dishonesty.

I pulled zero in the first six months of 2003. I pulled 72 in the last six months. It's amazing what a difference becoming confident can make.

So far this year I've pulled nine. I used to be a loser. Is it wrong to feel good about myself?

Spiky Stuy

Confidence is no bad thing but bragging is just sad.

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 3:59 pm

River Phoenix

The ultimate best cast list

Best all time cast- Robert De Niro, clint eastwood, Cary Grant, Kevin Spacey, harrison ford, Humphrey Bogart, Ben Affleck, Frankie Muniz, Lauren Bacall, Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Julie Christie, Honor Blackman, Jodie Foster, Maggie Smith, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Emma Watson. Pete, Aston

Can anyone remember Class of 1984? It featured a young Michael J Fox and Roddy McDowell as a gun-toting biology teacher. Gary, County Durham

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 23rd of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 4:04 pm

River Phoenix

Modifications

* Stationary phone: like mobile phone but non-mobile.
* Badmington: akin to Badminton but more mingin' (innit).
* Humongous-disc: a much larger version of the mini-disc.
* Zownie: a zombie townie.
* Gusted: a band like Busted but with more wind effects at gigs.

Inventor Zaganza

Stationary phone? Surely you can recycle it?

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 4:07 pm

River Phoenix

Views on Saw VI

Just seen Saw VI- the series is back to its best. Mat, Luton

My favourite revenge film is i Know What You Did Last Summer. The sequel was far too predictable though. Matthew, Islandmagee

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 4:10 pm

River Phoenix

Wonderful

Not a big fan of the Wonderbra. Blatant false advertising, I reckon.

I mean, it looks like there are two grand castles, but then you remove the packaging and all that's left is a couple of turrets. Most disappointing.

Takeshi

At least women are under no illusions with men.

Zine; 26th of February, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 4:31 pm

River Phoenix

The defence of Halloween 2

In defence of Halloween 2, I am sure it looked good on paper with some nice touches, but it's just poorly filmed. michael myers as a hoodie is chilling but not the look we all love, and the decision to make Dr Loomis an egomaniac is just a huge mistake. Please, no Halloween 3 in 3D. Damo, Lewes

One film that gives me the creeps is The Mothman Prophecies. Just find it very unsettling knowing it's based on real events. Sniper, England

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 4:35 pm

River Phoenix

Quality Control I'm awarding a merit badge to Little Blue Fox for writing such a nice poem. There is room for culture on Zine.

Would be nice to have more if anyone could be bothered.

The Lightning Lady The other night in my dreams, that age-old question came to me: If knees were backwards, what would chairs look like?

They'd look the other direction.

Queen Bee How rude. There was no need for that.

Marcel, put your paw down.

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 5:03 pm

River Phoenix

Tarantino film crossover

There was one theory going around that the briefcase in Pulp Fiction contained the diamonds that Mr Pink got away with at the end of Reservoir Dogs. Dingo, Cleethorpe

I think that one of the greatest ever movie quotations is jack nicholson as the Joker in the first Batman film- "Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?" What are the Vortexters' favourites? Jim, Perth

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 5:13 pm

River Phoenix

Cracking Up

Have you seen that advert with the cracks? There's a tiny little chip in the bloke's windscreen, but when he gets out of the car, the crack starts chasing him, along floors and walls, until it eventually gets him and cracks his whole body! It's truly terrifying.

I haven't been able to sleep now since I noticed a tiny crack in my bedroom wall. What's more, I fear that if I leave, terrible things will happen.

Insane Jam Sow

Get some superglue quick.

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 5:17 pm

River Phoenix

Help is at hand

Gary, County Durham- I remember Class of 1984, got it on VHS. Timothy Van Patten is excellent in it, I wonder what became of him? His piano concerto was brilliant, he was very talented. Dave, Wooton Basset

Best soundtrack is Death In Venice. Almost unbearably beautiful. Sean, Chorlton

Ghost seems more (upsetting) now Patrick Swayze has died. RIP. Jess, Preston

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 5:19 pm

River Phoenix

Tiddlywinks

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot, do I know you? I got exactly the same e-mail (Things to do in the supermarket) but I didn't pass it off as my own idea.

Captain Sparrow's Dreadlocks

Forgery? On my pages- terrible.

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 7:43 pm

River Phoenix

Unanswered questions

Matthew, here's one for you- Was Shane actually dead at the end of the movie? Also, how about Butch and Sundance? I love the ones that go unanswered. Rizzo, leeds

The Kes DVD has been cut by about seven minutes. Also, the two iggy pop tracks in Trainspotting are nightclubbing and lust for life- passengers is not in the film. Rob, Southend

Up 3D is brilliant! Laura, Solihull

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 24th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 7:47 pm

River Phoenix

Pop Goes The Weasel

Does it indeed? By the way, what kind of meal does rice and treacle make? It sounds disgusting...

And in what sense does the weasel "go pop"? Does he explode? Does he make a pop sound with his little weasel mouth? Or maybe, he starts a pop act called The Weaselettes who tour rural England.

I guess I'll never know...

Topper

Visit a forest for all the answers.

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 7:54 pm

River Phoenix

Is Martyrs complete genius?

Went to my local Asda and bought Martyrs for a fiver. Didn't know anything about it, just that a few texters had mentioned. Put it on and I'm still recovering from its genius. Chris, Hamilton

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 7:57 pm

River Phoenix

A Thought

If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from? I think we all need to consider this before we buy johnson & johnson's baby oil, don't you?

I'm going now to go and chase my marbles now.

The Empress of The Science Fiction Nation Who Happens To Be Blonde

Now that is one I've heard before.

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 10:40 pm

River Phoenix

Darwin has the best quotation

My favourite quotation is Darwin Joston as Napoleon Wilson from Assault On Precinct 13 "I do have moments." Great underrated actor. Alun, Glasgow

Matt, Luton- At the end of Saw 1 what happened to the doctor who crawled out of the door? I haven't seen the other five so don't know if he made it. Rizzo, leeds

The best soundtrack came from The Crow. Dave, Wootton Bassett

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 10:45 pm

River Phoenix

Fame!

I had a particularly good reason to buy the local paper last Wednesday- I was in it! Yay! Wooo! Go me!

My amazingly constructive comments on why we should have freedom of hair (which was shortened to amere two lines) appeared on page three, right after an exploding car and a couple who had been married for 40 years.

Your Friendly Neighbourhood PlugDude

How exactly have you set your hair free then?

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 10:57 pm

River Phoenix

Is Jason just rubbish?

Pete, Aston- Films like Jason And The Argonauts, Clash of The Titans, Sinbad are rubbish. When you're a kid, they're fun but the special FX are like Art Attack, plus how many times can you watch them? Nina, London

I've watched District 9, not the best but watchable. Can't wait to see The Fourth Kind but has anybody seen Communion? Christopher Walken stars and it's brilliant stuff. Popeye, Liverpool

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:01 pm

River Phoenix

His Dark Materials

I've just been to see His Dark Materials at the National Theatre- what a play! Even better than the books!

I mean, where else can you see witches, armoured bears, dust, gobblers, demons, harpies, an alethiometer, purple-clad churchmen and lots of daed dudes?

Well maybe WLW Towers...

The Wonky Gnome

No-one dead here yet...

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:07 pm

River Phoenix

Devil in the detail

Andy, doncaster- One of the Laurel and Hardy films missing is comic opera Fra Diavolo, also known as The Devil's Brother. I haven't seen this film for years but I remember Stan getting drunk while trying to stop a barrel of beer leaking. Also, Bonnie Scotland and Flying Deuces are missing. Maybe Amazon can help. Peter, Saxmundham

Is Reuben, Reuben starring Tom Conti ever coming out on DVD? David, leeds

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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2^nd Apr 2010 at 11:11 pm

River Phoenix

Now Don't Be Greedy

I am well aware that (thankfully) Valentine's Day is over and the shops and their friends are needing a new product to champion, and Easter IS only round the corner after all, lurking with intent.

Don't allow yourselves to be smitten by all the tasty goodness- it is bad for your teeth! Easter, like Christmas, has gone the way of the weasel and I want no part in it. Mini-eggs are OK though.

The Suited Stranger

Easter means lots of chocolate. Feel free to send me eggs (boiled).

Zine; 27th of February, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:25 am

River Phoenix

Just what is missing from Kes?

Will- You're right, the DVD of Kes has been cut by seven minutes but I'm not sure why or where the cuts occur. It's still a brilliant film though. Rob, Southend

Matt, Lincs- Films that never fail to make ,me blub are as follows: The Railway Children, Goodbye, Mr Chips and Inn of The Sixth Happiness. Martyn, Lincoln

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:29 am

River Phoenix

Junior Minister This idiot's guide to Windows XP I bought is rather hard to understand. I rue the day computers were invented.

That's what the nerds exist for. Helping!

Little Miss Me I'm not perfect, but I'm so darn close it scares me.

Close to Spiky Stuy's arrogance?

citizen twiggy Is being a groupie a bad thing? Because it seems quite appealing.

Hmmm... if you're thinking Blazin' Squad we need words.

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:33 am

River Phoenix

Devil's Chair has mad ending

Adam- Couple of good loony films to check out are Brit movie The Devil's Chair, the ending is mad, and also Bad Boy Buddy is just crazy. Jim, Portsmouth

Anyone care to tell whether The Hangover is worth buying when it comes out on DVD in December? Missed it when it came out at cinemas and have heard varying reports on it since. Michael, Exeter

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 25th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:37 am

River Phoenix

Theory

You know those utterly pointless time-wasting "personality questionnaires" you get sent over e-mail, well, who started these things?

I'm convinced it was the Government trying to keep tabs on us all by wanting to know things like our shoe size, fave ice cream flavour, season, emotion and tree. It's all a giant conspiracy! Yes, I did like the X-Files when I was younger.

Cherries Jubilee

What's wrong with a gentle distraction from the serious world?

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 11:03 am

River Phoenix

* The heat of a chilli pepper is measured on the Scoville scale.

* The world's oldest hot cross bun is 189 today.

* The world record for sitting in a room with snakes without being bitten is 113 days.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 2nd of April, 2010; 1/3.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 11:07 am

River Phoenix

Desperate

Dizzy: "Some of the girls on here seem rather desperate."
Dotty: "It's WLW's after-shave, it drives them wild."
Dizzy: "You said WLW is a female."
Dotty: "He is."
Dizzy: "Then why is she wearing after-shave lotion?"
Dotty: "It was a Christmas present."

I'm A Little Teapot

Granny WLW's sight isn't too good. Neither is her sense of smell.

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 12:49 pm

River Phoenix

* Fish, rodents and snakes can predict earthquakes.

* The classic 45-second shower scene in Psycho took a week to film.

* Britain's oldesst-known new father is 76.

* The average person tells four lies a day.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 2nd of April, 2010; 2/3.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 12:55 pm

River Phoenix

'Zine Website

On an idle jaunt through cyberspace last week, I typed Zine into a search engine and was astonished to find a whole wealth of websites devoted to our beloved pages.

After perusing said websites, I have come to the conclusion that the page run by Insane Jam Sow is by far the best. This is based upon many stringent test criteria, plus I really like the background colour. Kudos to you, Sow!

Vladimir's Hat

Nothing's as good as the real deal. Eh? Come on. Yeah?

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 1:12 pm

River Phoenix

* The most visited exhibition in the world last year was a Buddhist exhibition in Japan.

* Ordained priests can work in supermarkets.

* Gossip spreads as rapidly as flu.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 2nd of April, 2010; 3/3.

Πανδώρα: Beefy cheesemas to all, and to all a gravy brie

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

IGH: Just who was The Brigadier

ratammer: squeak

Debs|OWA: o/

IGH: Wibble

Vel: *sigh*

Emma: Hi VR...

Princess Psycho: Hi I am back in the UK so how are everyone been keeping. Has Fluffy had that little accident yet?

Claire: SHOUTBOX OF VRRRRRR

Rayanne Graff: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lucozade Lover: Happy New Year!

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: Happy new year <3

Claire: BOXSHOUT

Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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