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Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 1:18 pm

River Phoenix

Reasons Why david lee roth Is Great

* He's into martial arts
* He's very agile for 47
* He looks hilarious in spandex
* He writes funny songs
* He has an 'elephant gun'
* He was in van halen

Luco El Loco

He gets a name-check in The Wedding Singer.

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 5/8.

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Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 2:18 pm

River Phoenix

New singles, by John Earls

KLAXONS Sweetheart 6/10

The latest in the Alan Vega tribute series is a minimum keyboard ballad a world away from the chaos of their new album. It's surprisingly sweet, but it's also slight, a B-side at best.

SWANTON BOMBS Doom 8/10

Fresh from supporting Girls, the duo unveil an excellently unhinged wallop of skiffle, country, garage, heartbreak and decadence that fulfils their early promise. Bring on their album.

1/5.

BIFFY CLYRO The Captain 4/10

After their best single This Golden Rule, they resort to empty posturing, with a flatulent brass section. An attempt at stadium pop, but the chorus is as overblown as Simple Minds with a painting by numbers chorus.

GRAMMATICS Double Negative 7/10

Their most instant single to date, Owen Brinley's rants offset by a hummed intro and rumbling guitars before a depth charge of a chorus.

2/5.

THE HOT RATS Damaged Goods 8/10

Gaz and Danny Supergrass' covers band gets off to a fine start, turning the Gang of Four song into dizzying pop worthy of richard III, while a squeaky B-side cover of Fight For Your Right manages to be funny after repeat plays.

BEAT THE RADAR 18 19 20 21 22 8/10

Following equally hook-filled debut Conversation, here's a song comprising 202 seconds of riotous chorus that's as good as any heard all year.

3/5.

DUCK SAUCE Anyway 7/10

Armand Van Halen and A-Trak's team-up is just about worthy of the hype: they don't do much to First Edition's '70s funk, but they don't need to. Simple fun that could be the new Stardust.

DANCE TO THE RADIO 4x12 Volume 3 9/10

An EP that fits Esben And The Witch's sample-filled mournful beauty, as mysterious as when Maxinquay was released, with Airship's stunning open-hearted anthemic passion.

4/5.

LITTLE COMETS Adultery 8/10

Worthy of the growing buzz, behind the superficially cheery Vampire Weekend-inflected percussion hides a brooding vocal by Rob Coles.

KING CHARLES Love Lust 8/10

A deliciously odd romp that starts like a Lemon Jelly information film recital before exploding into an excitable punk yell. Both halves are equally terrific.

5/5.

Teletext page 822; 26th of October, 2008.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 2:27 pm

River Phoenix

Reasons For Failing My Diploma

* I failed on purpose, to make everyone else look good.
* I didn't "fail" exactly, I just sort of forgot to pass.
* I like all the tutors so much, that I wanted to do ANOTHER two years.
* The Dog was eaten by the cat, who then ate my work too.
* Failing that, I could just not turn up for the next month.

farmer jack

Let me know which your parents don't believe the most.

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 3:16 pm

River Phoenix

Cheryl Cole/ 3 Words

By John Earls

Appropriately, the first solo Girls Aloud album has 20% of the personality of their records.

Take out the single and futuristic party anthems Rain On Me and Stand Up and the rest would fail to pass muster on Cole's albums.

It's a parade of dated shoutyb '80s dance and robotic R&B with bored guests like Ne-Yo. Cole lacks the charisma to elevate them beyond tepid. 5/10

1/8.

REM/ Live At The Olympia

Drive and Driver 8 are the only hits in 39 songs recorded at the Dublin gigs that previewed 2008's Accelerate album.

Yet it's all the better for it, as REM delve beyond the obvious to show why ballads like New Test Leper or rockers like These Days are revered by fans.

The formative versions of Accelerate are hungry and crackling with promise, and it excels in early songs too. Far better than their other live LP.

2/8.

Devendra Banhart/ What Will We Be

Moving to major label Warner hasn't changed Banhart's ethos one bit, which is both a blessing and curse.

Better than the autopilot Smokey Rolls, it's still frustrating when a quarter of the album is giggling stoner dross.

But the rest is inspired, particularly a suite in the middle when he rocks with a previously-unknown verve. There are achingly moments too, which his infantile humour can't derail. 7/10

3/8.

Rainmachine/ Rainmachine

The debut solo album by TV On The Radio's newest single Kyp Malone, recorded at home in New York.

Seemingly done in one take, the p*ts and pans percussion works on fast songs like Give Blood, where Malone's angry howl is too scary to resist.

However, the bluegrass slow songs lack purpose, Malone's singing off-key. Even fans only need a couple of songs. 5/10

4/8.

i Am Kloot/ B

A double-album of B-sides which show the strength of the single as a format, and that John Bromwell's disappointment with life is apparently endless.

Both lyrically and musically, it's by turns savage and romantic, with nearly all 22 songs worthy of going on albums.

There are four demos, an electric live take on Life In A Day and a version of Twist where Bramwell is even more sinister when singing in French. 8/10

5/8.

Beak>/ Beak>

Portishead's Geoff Barrow forms a new trio with Bristolian members of Team Brick and Fuzz Against Funk.

Though made live with no overdubs, it's a sophisticated record, varying from the tuneful David Holmesian pulse of Blagdon to the sinister doom of Ham.

Some of it is atmospheric over purpose- Iron Action is Krautrock by numbers, Gurney's drilling is pointless- but it's a valid, promising project. 6/10

6/8.

Johnny Foreigner/ Grace And The Bigger Picture

Alex Newport prodices the trio's second album, with bassist Kelly Southern's vocals more to the fore.

She works as a counterpoint to Alexei Barrow's energy, with her hushed calm on Choosemyside a sweet response after the opening quartet's frenzy.

Strong melodies mean their rapidfire punk is more varied than most peers, and there's an eloquence that deserves more notice. A great rocket. 8/10

5/6.

Local Native/ Gorilla Manor

The debut by a Los Angeles quartet who starred at Latitude and fit well into the current wave of US harmonisers.

They're better than most, with Matthew Frazier's military drumming propelling them beyond any and CSN&Y revivalism.

Though they do tranquil dreamy tunes like Shape Shifter, most of it skitters by with an engaging mix of cavernous guitars and Dirty Projectors' off-beam rock. A fully-formed, agile debut. 8/10

8/8.

Teletext page 823; 26th of October, 2009.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 3:22 pm

River Phoenix

So Many Candles

Everyone knows that Jesus Christ was born, if at all, in March 4AD. This is opposed to December, because the nativity clearly has shepherds with lambs (lambs born in winter? Absurd!).

My point is that this March would be his 2, 000th birthday. But what do I get the person who has everything?

Arrant Nerd Boxes Yodeller

Buy yourself something instead. It's the thought that counts.

Zine; 29th of February, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 3:29 pm

River Phoenix

Fans pick favourite quotation

I think my favourite quotation is: "The things you own end up owning you"- Fight Club. Favourite soundtrack has got to be Pulp Fiction. Alexis, Glasgow

Thank you, Vortex, you were my favourite page. Pete, Aston

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 3:33 pm

River Phoenix

Magic Pen

You're right, Wonky Gnome, it is my magic pen that draws in the girls.

I mean, I can make it grow and shrink, it has two types of ink and I can move it without touching it.

Also, Narnia is lovely and warm today and pink is just my colour it goes just darling with my complexion.

Spiky Stuy

That sounds filled with innuendo. My kinda talk!

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

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 4:45 pm

River Phoenix

Quote away, texters

Favourite quotation is from The Rocky Horror Picture Show: "Even smiling makes my face ache". Best soundtrack is Daredevil. Gothic Fairy, Nottingham

My favourite quotation: "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist"- The Usual Suspects. My favourite revenge film is Oldboy. Matthew, Sheffield

Saw VI has the franchise back to its best. Roll on, Saw VII! Ryan, Belfast

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 5:08 pm

River Phoenix

The Girl With The Imaginary Friend Called Cecilia I hope if dogs take over the world, and they choose a king, they don't go by size, because I bet there are some chihuahuas with some ideas.

Well, they certainly know how to yap.

Hig Nosed Skunk Flea Stripy socks... Yum.

Lovely laced with peanut butter.

miss snaz When I grow up I want to be Susie in the dictionary corner.

Just 'cos she wears the dunce's hat.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 6:16 pm

River Phoenix

The things we do for love

I've talked my wife into having a movie marathon on Halloween. Her condition is they're vampire films. So, what are the best vampire films? Mark, Edinburgh

Pulp Fiction- I recall Tarantino saying in an interview that the briefcase was a 'McGuffin', a term devised by Alfred Hitchcock to describe a device that powered a film's action and progress without requiring any meaning for the audience. mondo, cornwall

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 6:19 pm

River Phoenix

Where Are My Tickets?

What's the most stupid or ironic, or just plain frustrating thing a 'Ziner has done with their life recently?

For me, it'd be this: having put them in a safe place as soon as they arrived, so I didn't lose them, I've lost my tickets to see the March gigs for Travis and Atomic Kitten.

Aaaargh!

DJ Dave

Atomic Kitten! And you pretend to be so cool.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 7:33 pm

River Phoenix

Ask me a question...

One of the best unanswered movie questions has to be which- if any- of John Crapenter's The Thing's survivors (MacReady and Childs) are infected? Matth, Wakefield

What are fellow readers viewing this Halloween? I have Carpenter's Halloween on Blu-ray, which is the best looking Blu-ray I've ever seen, followed by Hooper's Chainsaw Massacre, concluding with The Possession of Joel Delaney. t. rivers, suss*x

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 7:39 pm

River Phoenix

Wanted

A giraffe sidekick for a respected superhero. Must have means of communicating with anti-townie weirdos, and must possess their own cape. Mask preferable. Apply through super-telepathy.

The 'Zine Superhero

My cape is in the dry cleaner but my mask is shiny and new.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:53 pm

River Phoenix

Johnny Depp fan club

I disagree with the comments about Johnny Depp, he's been outstanding in every film I've ever seen him in. Sue, Cwmbran

A new topic- films that put you to sleep. Mine are Angels And Demons, Watchmen and bronson. Ian, Bridlington

Want to get wrung out? '70s Brit flick Run Wild, Run Free with Mark Lester and a host of great actors. Hard work, but the ending... Tim, Mid Wales

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 9:58 pm

River Phoenix

Oh, The '90s

the decade of Peter Andre's debut release, the Spice Girls were at the brink of global domination, Gina G did us proud at Eurovision, shellsuits were in fashion, el Edmonds made our Saturday nights, Mr Blobby was No 1 and, most importantly, it was cool to like Aqua.

So, WLW, what colour was your shellsuit?

Emma-the-li'l'-Angel

Lime green with white bits and not due to lack of suntan.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 10:52 pm

River Phoenix

The Barry backlash

Barry Norman sold his soul to Sky. I don't mind Rossy much, but he brown noses too much. He ends his interviews with "I'm a big fan". Lee, Barnsley

The briefcase in Pulp Fiction possibly contained the soul of Marsellus Wallace which he had managed to reclaim from the Devil. The combination of the case is 666, and Wallace wore a plaster on the back of his neck, from where the Devil is supposed to extract a soul which is sold to him. Tony, Salisbury

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 26th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 10:55 pm

River Phoenix

How Could That Spiky Stuy's Ego Get That D*mned Large?

* Either
He's "pulled" that many girls, but feels the need to impress people he's never met.
* Or
He has actually "pulled" that much, but he needs to brag about it because he's so far back in the closet, he's in Narnia.

Freshly Squeezed Cynic

Both very interesting suggestions so Stuy, own up!

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 11:23 pm

River Phoenix

Your Halloween movie marathons

I'm also having a horror marathon on Halloween, but only Japanese and French horror movies. Nick, Bromley

Fans of Martyrs should watch Inside- yet another French classic. Barrie, Edinburgh

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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3^rd Apr 2010 at 11:26 pm

River Phoenix

* Things To Do In A Supermarket

* Get 20 tins of cat food and randomly put them in people's trolleys.
* Take the foetal position and cry "No! It's those voices again!" when an announcement goes out.
* Dart around suspiciously, loudly humming Mission Impossible.
* Go into a changing room and shout "Hey! We're out of toilet paper here!"

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot

And to think I find such a task so dull.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 8:47 am

River Phoenix

More movie marathon madness

Halloween movie marathon: Haunting (1963), Black Christmas (1974), Bride of frankenstein (1936), frankenstein (1931), dracula (1931), House of frankenstein (1944), dracula's daughter (1935), Werewolf of London (1935), candyman (1992). Peter, Saxmundham

Matth, Wakefield- in the closing scene of The Thing, look at which one is exhaling into the cold air. The other isn't breathing. That's the movie's punchline. mondo, kernow

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 8:56 am

River Phoenix

White Powder

It can come in different forms...

* Talcum Powder: Lovely stuff that I've got addicted to lately. Have a shower, put it on, and it leaves you looking like Michael Jackson.
* Jelly Baby Powder: Sticks to my fingers and tastes yummy.
* Icing Sugar: Don't you just love it!
* Flour: One word- pancakes!

The DeLorean That Got Struck By Lightning

I'm getting quite a whizz at pancakes thanks to Jamie Oliver's recipe.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 7/8.

Edited by Rayanne Graff Apr 2010

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 1:09 pm

River Phoenix

A few recommendations...

It was nice to read the recent martial arts section then read comments about people not liking foreign films. Have a look at the French film Brotherhood of The Wolf with Michael Ducascos. It does put Hollywood to shame (and it's £3 on play.com). The Chap, Wakefield

Mark, Edinburgh- The best vampire film is Let The Right One In. Others include Near Dark, Fright Night, Thirst, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and dracula: Dead And Loving It. Matthew, Sheffield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 1:22 pm

River Phoenix

Happy Poem

Forget the face,
See just the shadow,
On the edge of your sight,
On the tip of your tongue,
Forever tomorrow.

I am sorry the last line is not so good.

Little Blue Fox

No it's not but I like your name.

Zine; 18th of February, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 1:46 pm

River Phoenix

We like a bit of praise

A big thank you to all Teletexters! Thanks to you all I'm currently getting my Laurel and Hardy collection of missing films from Amazon and surprisingly HMV. Thank you, and Vortex will be sorely missed it! Andy, doncaster

One of my favourite quotations is from Gremlins 2. The Brain Gremlin is talking about setting up a civilised society. After shooting an annoying Gremlin, he says: "Was that civilised? Fun yes, but not civilised." J, Ireland

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 1:52 pm

River Phoenix

Arthur's Babel Fish Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be... Spiky Stuy's ego!

God help you.

Stuttercut Wouldn't it be annoying if every time a bee died, a wasp was born.

There'd be a sting in the tail, yes.

Carefree I've invented a Jaffa cake transporting machine! The only downside ois people complaining about my modem being covered in biscuit and chocolate, but I guess an artist must suffer for his work.

I'll lick up the mess.

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 2:01 pm

River Phoenix

Surely not...

Has anyone else heard anything about Rocky VII? It's a supposed follow up of Rocky Balboa. Leanne, Durham

t. rivers- There are lots of Blu-rays that look way better than Halloween, but in the horror genre, The Thing is amazing! Russ, Crawley

Just seen Paranormal Activity, it's the best horror I've seen in years, a must-see. Vortex, you will be missed. Darren, Antrim

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 2:26 pm

River Phoenix

How Troubling

The other day I was watching the DVD of Lord of The Rings and, being the manic obseesive that I am, noted a failure in the geography of Middle Earth.

On the map it clearly shows Orthanc surrounded by mountains, with Fangorn Forest clearly out of sight. However, in the film there are no mountains, tooks and Saruman straight over to Fangora.

Take that, Peter Jackson.

I Can Believe It's Not Butter

The eye can see everything. Wasn't that the case?

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 2:47 pm

River Phoenix

The Depp debate continues

I don't agree with saying Johnny fails in conventional roles. The question that should be asked is how would other actors fair in roles taken on by Johnny? Such as Edward Scissorhands or sweeney todd? Not very well. You can't even imagine them in such roles.

As for "conventional" roles, Sleepy Hollow, From H*ll didn't require him to don disguises and he excelled in them. Keep your DeNiros, we true fans will stick with Johnny! Jen, London

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 27th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 3:06 pm

River Phoenix

Similarities Between Arnie And My Gran

1) Both were born in Austria

2) Both look just as scary in sunglasses as they do without them.

3) Both would suit pink.

4) You wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of either of them.

Wibble The Inner Chive

Is your gran a governor then?

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 3:15 pm

River Phoenix

Thoughts on rappers in films

Menace II Society only has rappers in cameos, but anyone into early '90s underground hip-hop will get a kick out of seeing MC Exit, Yo-Yo, Pooh Man and Too Short. Also worth checking out is Run DMC's Tougher Than Leather and Who's The Man. Rich, Aylesbury

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 3:59 pm

River Phoenix

Mr Malloy

My physics teacher has long hair, to his waist almost, which he wears in a ponytail. Instead of teaching actual physics he regales us with tales of The Great Vowel Shift stories from the 4th dimension and he frequently quotes Lord of The Rings.

He thinks that His Dark Materials are evil and that we shouldn't read The Bible as we misinterpret it.

The Girl With The Imaginary Friend Called Cecilia

Cut off his ponytail and run for safety.

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 5:36 pm

River Phoenix

Hedwig tops viewer's movie poll

Movie of the decade? Very (difficult) decision. I'm going for Hedwig And The Angry Inch, just for the sheer amount of times I've watched it and usually cried my eyes out. John, Oldham

The best quotation is from The Matrix, when Agent Smith says to Morpheus: "I can taste your stink." Carl, Norwich

Best quotation: "You shoot me in a dream, you better wake up and apologise." Best soundtrack- The Lost Boys. Pete, Aston

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 5:39 pm

River Phoenix

Limerook

A fly and a flea in a flue
Were caught and didn't know what to do
"Let us fly," said the flea
"Let us flee," said the fly
And while they were debating the issue
A big spider came along and ate them.

I think the last line needs a bit of refining, somewhat.

The Village Idiot

Well you can't always have a happy ending.

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 6:49 pm

River Phoenix

No more 'boring' s*x scenes

The only thing that grinds my gears in action films is the boring s*x scenes. What's the point of them? Nick, Bromley

I want suggestions for scary films to watch. I'm after psychological movies, along the lines of Mirrors, The Sixth Sense and The Ring (the original, not the remake). Annie, Powys

My favourite vampire film is 30 Days of The Night- it's a different take on an old theme. IM, Powys

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 6:53 pm

River Phoenix

My Stripey Day

Well, today I woke up and put on stripey tights, a stripey skirt, a stripey hat, and of course matching gloves and scarf. I must say I looked stunning.

When I got home from college I made a cake and decorated it with stripey icing. Then I sat in the broom closet and ate it with my Hoover. That last bit wasn't stripey, but my God it was fun.

Hog Nosed Skunk Flea

I prefer spots over the nautical look.

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 7:45 pm

River Phoenix

Axel Foley to return?

Can someone please tell me if there is going to be a Beverly Hills Cop 4 and when it goes into production? Thanks. Imran, Brentford

Class of 1984 was shown last year on the Horror Channel, brought back some good memories of the early magical days of the video shop as school kids. To actually buy a film would cost a fortune, can anyone remember the first film they ever rented? Ours was Halloween 2. M Chap, Wakefield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 7:49 pm

River Phoenix

Spooky 24 Tale

I've been watching the first series of 24 on DVD this past week. Here's a true story:

I was washing the dishes the other day when I heard a voice that sounded suspicipusly like Jack Bauer saying "That's right, I can see you." I panicked. Turns out I had left the DVD on the menu and every now and then it plays Jack's voice. Do I feel stupid?

The Mogtrix

That would've freaked me out too.

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 7:53 pm

River Phoenix

Possible spoiler alert

God help me, I actually enjoyed Saw VI. Seeing those health insurance pigs get their comeuppance was d*mn satisfying. Nice one, Jigsaw. G Doyle, Dublin

Johnny Depp deserved more acclaim for his role in Stephen King's Secret Window. He carried the suspense in said thriller to perfection. Max, Kettering

Rizzo- In the same book Monte Blue by the same author, it mentions that Shane was killed on the border. Phil, Runcorn

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 7:57 pm

River Phoenix

Twins Talk

Everyone knows that twins rock, and what makes them rock even more is the fact that neil and Adrian Rayment (the twins from the Matrix Reloaded) are a set! So go the twins!

Anyone else like these uber cool twins? Oh, and does anyone have info on Team One, their latest film? (My computer overloaded when I tried the official site...)

The Lilac Pilgrim

Two weirdos are better than one if you say so...

Zine; 1st of March, 2004; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 9:53 pm

River Phoenix

Most boring films ever

Most boring film ever was 'Gerry' with Matt Damon and Casey Affleck stranded in Death Valley. Rizzo, leeds

Does anyone know when Bandslam is going to be released on DVD? I took my kids to see it at the cinema- they loved it, I didn't, but I promised that they could have it. Any chance it will be out by Christmas? Jem, Colchester

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 28th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 9:57 pm

River Phoenix

The Almighty Yomaguf I have finally discovered the meaning of life- it involves cheese.

Your life must be full of strange dreams.

Paddy Irishman Did you hear the one about the man and his flowers? No? Me neither.

I don't think we're missing too much.

Sykopathik Mushroom Today, I have been watching food go into my mouth.

What a thrilling day that must have been for you.

Zine; 2nd of March, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 11:14 pm

River Phoenix

The final countdown

As we enter into the last few weeks of Vortex, it would be great for viewers to recommend favourite films that other people may have missed. I'd recommend Run Lola Run- a great German film. What films do other viewers recommend as "hidden gems"? Paul, Sheffield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 29th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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4^th Apr 2010 at 11:18 pm

River Phoenix

In Your Face, Bruva

My little brother is annoying. When I showed him the two letters I've got printed on Zine he said: "They're not you're letters. You're just taking credit for someone else's work!"

WLW, please settle this argument and tell Ben these ARE my letters. Here's the proof: Ben, you have ginger hair and I don't. Now do you believe me, dear brother?

Kittie Strange

Stop fighting and go bake some cakes.

Zine; 2nd of February, 2004; 2/8.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 10:05 am

River Phoenix

Annie, this one is for you

Annie, Bolton- The scariest films I've seen are R-Point and Poltergeist. Other quite scary films include most J-Horror. Matthew, Sheffield

Annie, Bolton- Try Night of The Hunter starring Robert Mitchum. Even 50 years on it's terrifying. Cate, Poole

For psychological monies in the vein you mentioned try Shutter and the very disturbing Audition (Japanese movie) both creepy with good stories). Anon

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 30th of October, 2008; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 10:09 am

River Phoenix

Footballers' Wives

Here at Zine we should have our very own version of the amazingly trashy show that is Footballers' Wives.

WLW can be the hermaphodite giraffe, I can be the b*tchy one, Spiky Stuy can be the arrogant one who gets pushed off a building, Briggie the old fat guy married to a younger woman etc. What do you think?

Citizen Twiggy

I'd rather my bits weren't talked about but the rest, I love!

Zine; 2nd of March, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 10:22 am

River Phoenix

Rental memories

The first rental film I ever saw was The Exorcist. I was 14 and it scared me to death. Jo, Barnsley

Best vampire films- Salem's Lot, John Carpenter's Vampires and The Lost Boys. Best soundtrack- Cannibal Holocaust. A repugnant movie but a beautiful haunting score by Ortilani. Jo, Bolton

My biggest disappointment was with 10, 000 BC. Proving I should have taken Vortexters' advice. Simon, Plumstead

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 29th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 10:26 am

River Phoenix

Blind Date

I went on my first ever blind date the other day. While I was a bit nervous about whether or not she'd look like the Cookie Monster (she didn't), I was safe in thinking my worst case scenario- a pretentious ra-ra City worker- couldn't happen.

It did! Never, never, never again. And to think I did this to try and get over my friend, who I'm a little in love with (didn't work).

DJ Rhimes

At least you tried. Better than sitting home alone.

Zine; 2nd of March, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 11:40 am

River Phoenix

Vampire debate

Since we're discussing vampire movies, I would like to see a book called The Historian turned into one, it's an update of Stoker's dracula. Does anyone else know of any good books that they would like to see turned into a film?

Does anyone know when The UglyTruth is released on DVD, please? Janet, Swindon

Vortex: The Ugly Truth is slated for release on DVD on February 8, 2010.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 29th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 12:32 pm

River Phoenix

The Tale of The Fox Tail

On our usual shopping trip to town, my best friend, Wild Thang, and I were making our way through the busy town centre. On walking halfway through Nottingham's market square we came across a guy dressed as a fox.

Wild Thang dared me to go pull his tail and I, being, a bit of a rebel, did so. He spun round faster than you could say "Idiot". Hilarious! Well, he was asking for it...

Emma-the-Li'l'-Angel

My shopping trips are never so exciting.

Zine; 2nd of March, 2004; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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5^th Apr 2010 at 12:49 pm

River Phoenix

Rap films only for teens

The vast majority of rapper flicks end up being filed under the heading rap but spelt with a silent C, alluring merely adolescent oiks. Max, Kettering

As recommended by a Vortexter, I bought a copy of Communion but halfway through the film it broke. What happens at the end? H, Basingstoke

One of the first videos I rented was Bloodbath In The House of Horror. Was Kenny Everett in it? Lin, Glasgow

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 29th of October, 2009; 5/6.

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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