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Rayanne Graff

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5^th May 2011 at 11:40 pm

River Phoenix

Missing Ziners

The following Ziners are missing, presumed to have got lost on the move from page 382 to page 345:

- farmer jack.
- Punk Princess (or did she leave?).
- Emma-the-li'l'-angel.

If there are any sightings, please report to someone who cares immediately.

Ambiguous Snail

And what about the lovely NumberThree? Another Ziner who's gone AWOL.

Zine; 24th of November, 2005; 6/7.

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Rayanne Graff

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5^th May 2011 at 11:51 pm

River Phoenix

The unromantic

Can anyone come up with any decent vampire movies that actually scare rather than portray vampires in a romantic light. I've just watched Let The Right One In, which is fantastic. Swan, Worcester

Tim, Wrexham- I don't think Barry Norman quit because of the state of modern cinema. If that was the case he could have quit in the '70s, '80s or '90s. I would prefer him to present it than Jonathan Ross. James, Teesside

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 17th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 11:39 am

River Phoenix

Zine Rules

As of next week, Backchat is no more and the mighty Zine is triumphant!

It's quite sad actually, no longer can we mock the editor who prints anything even if it mentions Zine (or the Zine band, ahem). Please spare a minute for him. His wit never stood a chance against WLW's.

But for now, let's bask in the glory of being the victor after many a long year of bitter rivalry.

Enchanted Rose

We wish them well. I bet plenty of you guys secretly wrote in to them!

Zine; 24th of November, 2005; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 11:43 am

River Phoenix

Weighed down

Is Victor Olliver suddenly Gillian McKeith? He is obsessed with overweight people and chastises them on virtually every page of his Couples Retreat review. I do not care what size characters are in films- just that they entertain me. I am sure of course Olliver is a catwalk model himself. RB, Hants

VO: Sometimes the unsaid needs to be said. If the film had large women, they'd have been the butt of jokes probably.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 17th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 12:40 pm

River Phoenix

Big Wooly Jumper I started school last month and have finally joined a cool club, called the chess club.

You're a very good writer after just one month.

Mechanic Monkey See a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll, erm... er... I'm stuck.

Only if it's heads up.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 12:45 pm

River Phoenix

Ledger's number one

I agree that Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight are brilliant Heath Ledger films but for me Candy will always be number one. Samantha, Rotherham

I might be hated for this but I'm always disappointed by Heath Ledger's acting. Some of his movie choices were well scripted, but he can't carry the role as a lead male, nor a convincingly sympathetic character and I felt dissatisfaction at the end credits. Nina, London

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 17th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 12:54 pm

River Phoenix

Vive Le Veg

The Amazing Bouncing Ferret Everyone loves Davord. But does anyone still yell out "All hail Davord, Lord of Tharg" in public places?

Please do that. It would make me very happy.

Smashed Strawberry, Hector's House i know where Topper is. He joined the Vegetable Revolution.

I know. I've seen him there. Come home!

Psychic Potato Try to reach inside of me! Try to take my energy! Let me show you just what I'm made of!

Er, potato?

Save energy. Use the school or work radiators to dry your washing on.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 1:02 pm

River Phoenix

Stumbling into greatness

To whoever referred to Legion's Last Patrol, I saw it in the cinema in the '60s. It's an Italian production (Marcia o Crepa) and the theme was a big hit in the UK for the Ken Thorne Orchestra.

It took cinema stumblingly forward (for me) to a more realistic depiction of the results of violence. In the early '60s, the sight of arterial pumping blood from a leg wound was revolutionary. Can't find it on DVD, but the poster is on Ebay for £75! Dave, Mansfield

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 17th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 1:07 pm

River Phoenix

Intro To Me

Hello, fellow Ziners. I have been here for a while, under the alias of The Mighty Spork.

However, I have had a name change, due to my recent "Green Day addiction". So here I am. Erm... hello, look at me

Hellooooo? Erm...

The British American Idiot

I'm not sure about the name change. I prefer Boulevard of Broken Sporks.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 1:11 pm

River Phoenix

New Indiana Jones a let down?

I watched Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull for the first time recently and I hated it. The plot was terrible. It just doesn't have the same charm the first three had. It was too polished and it was not gritty enough. Anon, Newcastle

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 2:38 pm

River Phoenix

Travelling without Money

I've not written in for a while. I've been trying to get some life experiences, but not getting very far.

What I have learned is that I'm not very good at getting my own way. So, I have decided to shut myself away, play the guitar until I bleeeeed. Then when I'm advanced, I'll be able to have all I desire. That said, I only want a cuddle and a trip to the cinema.

Luco El Loco

Take the day off for hugs and a film, then you'll be ready to rock again.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 2:44 pm

River Phoenix

Classic tearjerker moments

Do you want tears at the end of a film? Try She Wore A Yellow Ribbon with John Wayne. I always cry when I watch it. Michael, Burton upon Trent

I cried my eyes out at La Vie En Rose. It's a great film, brilliant acting, very moving, and ET, how could you not? P, Belfast

Is the 1973 film Sweet Hostage available on DVD? Stars a young Martin Sheen. Chez, Peterborough

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 2:49 pm

River Phoenix

Attention Seeking

Right, from my research (and I have done plenty into this subject), I feel you should know this.

A very good way of attracting someone's attention is to strip off in public, and walk around naked. Alternatively, you can talk to imaginary people, sing to yourself loudly in the street, or steal a traffic light. The first and last may get you in trouble with the law.

elden ray

I've heard of stealing traffic cones but a traffic light could be tough.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 2:56 pm

River Phoenix

Scary vampire movies

I recommend 1979's Salem's Lot to Swan. A serious, brilliant vampire film with a good cast including the great James Mason. It scares me as a kid and it still does now. Jenny, Dudley

Anyone catch Joseph Losey's thrilling parable The D*mned on Saturday morning? Oliver Reed stumbles into a government experiment to create nuclear children. A rare treat, which illuminates the politically induced paranoia that surrounds us all. t rivers, suss*x

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 11:49 pm

River Phoenix

Celebs With Hippo Heads

Why have they done another series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here with Ant and or Dec?

I've given up on attempting to tell which one is which, but I think the one with the big head is Ant. It's the size of a hippo, that head.

However, the most harrowing thing has to be Carol Thatcher taking a pee by her hammock. I am scarred for life.

Princess Psycho

Quite vile, and from such a * cough * distinguished family.

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th May 2011 at 11:56 pm

River Phoenix

As mad as Depp's Hatter

I've seen some glimpses of Depp's Mad Hatter- wow! How many more characters are living inside his mind? And where's his Oscar? Max, Kettering

Adam, London- I love The Devil's Rejects. It echoes RBK but it's a lot darker. But, what do you expect from Rob Zombie? Joe, Northampton

The Haunting In Connecticut is possibly one of the worst horror films I have seen. Paul, Stockton-on-Tees

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:15 pm

River Phoenix

Tele-Texters

Soap Sud Hi-yo, people! Bing bong, fling flong, many years ago.

How quaint...

New Kid Hi, dudes! I'm an ex-Backchatter. Westlife rock, don't they? I'll get my coat.

And your woolly hat.

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:20 pm

River Phoenix

Informative commentary

Anyone who is interested in martial arts/ Asian cinema should check out any DVD with a Bey Logan commentary. He's very informative and being British he gives a Western perspective on the films. Ong-Bak, Hard Boiled, Fist of Fury and City On Fire all feature his illuminated thoughts. Rich, Aylesbury

Recommendation for Swan. Near Dark is a good departure for the vampire genre, also Lifeforce and 30 Days of Night. Jim, Portsmouth

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:29 pm

River Phoenix

Retro Rangers

Warbling Moggy WLW, can I be in the Zine band? I play bass and sing.

Just for the record, how do you pronounce your name? We need harpists.

The Amazing Bouncing Ferret Power Rangers Turbo? Pfft. Bring back the originals! That white Ranger was cute.

You can't fancy a plastic toy.

Mechanic Monkey Is it me or does Carol Vorderman get younger with age?

Only Des can tell you that, now.

Double-you-el-you? Wuh-le-Wuh? Only those closest can tell you.

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:36 pm

River Phoenix

No scary vampires?

Apart from Let The Right One In, I can't think of a scary vampire film. Sean, Raglan

Why is Michael Jackson's This Is It film only getting a two week release? Is it coming out on DVD and Blu-ray in time for Christmas? Michael, London

Any films that have you wondering, what happened next? For example, did Mr Pink get away with the diamonds in Reservoir Dogs? Matthew, Islandmagee

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:45 pm

River Phoenix

What i'd Buy You All

(If i Could Afford It)

Curly Cow- Magic cape
Psychic Potato- Metal detector
Luco El Loco- Signed Ronnie James Dio photo
Mr Lister Gay- A horse
Enchanted Rose- A monkey
lilac leopard- An otter
The Gutless Wonder- A book of Emily D*ckinson poems
Queenie Careena- A tiara
WLW- A frog orchestra

Smashed Strawberry, Hector's House

"Dum-dum-dum-byee-yah". I would love a frog chorus. Club together, Ziners.

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 12:52 pm

River Phoenix

Film 2009... with Mark Kermode?

I cannot watch Film 2009. The problem is Jonathan Ross kisses his guests' backsides on his Friday Night show, always saying "I've seen the movie and really enjoyed it" (even if he didn't), so can't then go and criticise it better.

Case in point, The Invention of Lying. No review, just a chat with his 'mate' Ricky. I would love Mark Kermode to have his own chat show instead. Andy, Chelmsford

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 2:43 pm

River Phoenix

Traffic Lights Vs Penguins

WLW, you say you've never heard of someone stealing a traffic light. Well, I have.

Legend has it that some people from this fine university (Bristol) were involved in a trophy competition, and one side stole a working set of trsffic lights. They didn't win, as the other side managed to steal a penguin from the zoo.

Mr Wedge's Green Strobe of Doom

Ah, but did you pick up the chicken that crossed the road?

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 2:46 pm

River Phoenix

What's Proyas up to?

Dark City has to be one of the most underrated films ever, and it's fantastic. Any ideas what director Alex Proyas is working on now? Barrie, Scotland

Vortex: Knowing (due 2009) is in post-production. Nic Cage plays a professor trying to stop predictions coming true.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 3:25 pm

River Phoenix

Christmas Is Over

My magical operatives have found proof that an evil Christmas elf, known as Derek, is killing off Santa's reindeer.

1. Underneath Derek's bed, a red nose was found, with a fork in it.
2. A note to Santa was discovered, and enclosed was Dasher's desperate plea to stop Derek, as he was making hungry eyes and brandishing a sharpened fork.
3. Blitzen's hooves were found on the black market.

Rhombus

This is very serious news. I am sending my pal Robin to investigate.

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 3:32 pm

River Phoenix

Swords and sobs

The film that had me snorting into my hankie, was The Seven Samurai. It upset me to see my favopurite samurai killed in their bid to protect the village from the marauding bandits. Poignant at the end to see the surviving three leave the graves of their fallen comrades. Sob! Rosie, Andiver

Vortex: End of AI is a sob-fest.

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 2/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 3:40 pm

River Phoenix

Some People

Here are some people I would like to be for a week...

1. Marty McFly- I'd fly the DeLorean!
2. Spider-Man. He's just so cool.
3. Joel Larsen. He's just so cool.
4. Mr T. I wouldn't be getting on any olane, that's for sure.
5. Sarah Michelle Gellar- teehee!
6. Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid.
7. Derren Brown- I'd enslave the world (especially Sarah Michelle Gellar).

The DeLorean That Got Struck By Lightning

Why confine yourself to humans, when you could be a wonderful animal?

Zine; 29th of November, 2005; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 3:46 pm

River Phoenix

Cross of Iron fan

As I prefer my war films to be more about the war and its effects on the soldiers rather than the politics and flag-waving, my two favourites are Hamburger Hill and Cross of Iron. Ronnie Bradley, Wishaw

How about Cinderella Man for a weepie? When he has to beg for some cash, it gets me every time. Col, York

Pasolini's Salo left me with a phobia of Italian films. Louise, Suss*x

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 3/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 4:21 pm

River Phoenix

Text Maniacs

Daddypoos I'm a figure of my own imagination, which can be embarrassing when trying to buy a drink. "Sorry, sir. We don't serve spirits."

I thought they only served warm beer in Wigan?

Dougie The Minesweeper Where are my elderberries?

The Brigadier's got them.

Zine; 30th of November, 2005; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 4:29 pm

River Phoenix

Fave Nic Cage films

My favourite Nicolas Cage films are some of his more underrated features like Wild At Heart ("This snakeskin jacket represents my belief in personal freedom") and Vampire's Kiss ("I'm a vampire, I'm a vampire, I'm a vampire"). If it's "Blockbuster Cage" then it's hard to beat Face/ Off or The Rock. Can't say the same about Con-Air or Ghost Rider. Damien, Birmingham

Vortex: Catch the wicked Con-Air jokes in How To Lose Friends...

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 6:24 pm

River Phoenix

Ramblings

Midas The person following Llama Farmer was a member of Def Leppard 'cos he was two steps behind!

You're one step ahead of me, I don't know what you're saying.

The Greeneyed Irishman I'm 18 as of November 30th and my name is Andrew, so all you Scots, bow down and worship me!

Now you're 18, maybe Daddypoos will ask you out for a drink?

Raven's Feather I made it on page one.

Mwa ha! Once again, I break the rules.

Greet friends differetly today. Try: "Ello, me old china!"

Zine; 30th of November, 2005; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 6:31 pm

River Phoenix

Clown-phobia from IT

Ultimate weepie has got to be The Champ. And I have a phobia of clowns ever since I watched Stephen King's IT years ago, now they frighten me to death! Bev, Liverpool

The Descent would get my vote as one of the worst films of all time. Zombie/ vamp fans, try the HK comic horror classics Encounter of The Spooky Kind or Mr vampire, genius! Gav, Chatham

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 6:37 pm

River Phoenix

My House Is Famous

Did anyone see that episode of Time Team, about Durrington Wells? Because, I live in one of the houses opposite the dig, and my house was actually shown on Channel 4. How exciting is that?

Oh well, I thought it was. You're all going to stalk me now, aren't you?

Me and my Insania

I think you're quite safe- there's not too many Time team fans on Zine.

Zine; 30th of November, 2005; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 6:44 pm

River Phoenix

Volcano raved over

In response to your DVD review of Under The Volcano. In filming Malcolm Lowry's unfilmable novel, John Huston and writer Guy Gallo produce a remarkable film with an astonishing performance by Albert Finney. One of the all-time great acting masterclasses in one of the great '80s films. David, leeds

Jaws is a great film. It has scares, humour. Ricky Gervais thinks no great British films have been made since 1950. Kes? Emma, Rothesay

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 7th of October, 2008; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 8:41 pm

River Phoenix

Mad Cake-Eating Scientists

Me and my friends were discussing what we were going to do after we left school. The usual answers came out: policeman, fireman, astronaut.

Of course, being different, I've found the perfect job- mad scientist. You know, like in the good old days. White hair, lab coat, glasses, mad laughter and, of course, my crazy plan. If they don't do a course in being a mad scientist at uni, I could always become a cake tester.

The Broken Wookie

Corporate Applications Technician Future Factors Engineer would do me.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 10:13 pm

River Phoenix

Your favourite Arnie movies

My favourite Schwarzenegger film is The terminator. The cheesiest one is either Commando or Total Recall. What does anyone else think? Matthew, Islandmagee

Barry Norman was a movie snob who always slated anything popular and he had a complete bias against any genre films. He had no understanding of any fantasy or horror films. I remember him saying Highlander was a confusing film about a time travelling swordsman. Marc, Salford

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 4/6.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 10:38 pm

River Phoenix

Waiting For Christmas

Well, times are 'ard, as they say, and the Zine band isn't paying that well; so I've decided to embark upon a lucrative career of waiting tables. So far, I haven't dropped any plates, but have had an embarrassing accident involving a customer & a parmesan grater.

I am saving my tip money to buy my dear mum a new Hoover for Christmas; kind, considerate daughter that I am. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet, WLW?

Queenie Careena

I've been saving tips from you guys. Buttons and choccy frogs all round.

Zine; 25th of November, 2005; 7/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th May 2011 at 10:44 pm

River Phoenix

Surprisingly tender

Out of all the different genres to produce a tearjerker, torture p*rn would be the last you would expect. But, unbelievably, Pascal Laugier's Martyrs does just that. Not as visceral as splat pack classics but scary as h*ll, profoundly disturbing and yet also deeply touching and heartbreaking. It blends moods in a similar way to Funny Games but it is much more disressing. Martyrs is one of the hardest films to pigeonhole. Brilliant! Matt, Sc*nthorpe

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 5/6.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 5:58 pm

River Phoenix

Raven's Feather I'm new. Can I go on page one, please? I will give you a box of Jaffa Cakes!

You should know I don't give in to bribes. (Mm yum yum...)

Smoky Spiky Spud Caught the piercing bug? I have nine in total and a 4mm flash plug.

Does it work in the bath?

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 6:08 pm

River Phoenix

Mad Maniacal movies

Anyone seen or know of any mad, loony films like In The Mouth of Madness, American psycho, Devil's Rejects and House of 1, 000 Corpses? Adam, London

t rivers- Sam Raimi directed a superhero horror comedy called Darkman. Also, Spider-Man met Ash in the Marvel Zombies Vs The Army of Darkness. Neil, Dundee

Phil- Bond films now suck. In the '60s, they spent tonnes on them. Phil, Aston

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 18th of October, 2009; 6/6.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 9:48 pm

River Phoenix

Ambiguous Snail I can no longer hide my secret shame. I was a secret Backchatter. But my heart lies with Zine.

Out, out, out! Oh, OK, maybe not.

Dalek How many daleks does it take to change a lightbulb? None, we get our lackey Ziner servants to do it for us.

Plus, you have no arms.

Deshman I'm a celebrity... get me out of here? I would if I could find any.

Do you fancy eating witchetty grubs?

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 10:15 pm

River Phoenix

* New York taxis used to be red and green, but in 1907 were all repainted yellow to be visible from a distance.

* Philtrum is the name of the groove on your top lip that lies just beneath your nose.

* The perfect nap lasts 26 minutes.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of May, 2011; 1/3.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 10:42 pm

River Phoenix

The Inspector's Call

So, it's some stupid time in the morning and I'm attacking my wradrobe, walls and tiles with a butter knife, trying to scrape off the bits of adhesive from that are obstinate and generally refusing to budge. And why? What's with this manic removal? Room inspections. Give me peace.

elden ray

You could have washed the butter and Marmite off first. Yuk.

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 10:48 pm

River Phoenix

* Kate Bush writes songs more easily with a bag of bone meal- yes, the garden fertiliser- on her piano.

* Marlon Brando, Liz Taylor and Michael Jackson shared a hire car on 9/11.

* A "Spanish plume" is a weather system that sucks warm- and perhaps thundery- air up from Spain and North Africa.

* European brands that succeed in the US tend to be at the luxury end of the market- as Tesco is finding to its cost.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of May, 2011; 2/3.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 11:13 pm

River Phoenix

Mixed Me Up

Things I used to get mixed up:

- Hugh Grant and Richard E Grant.
- The Queen and Margaret Thatcher.
- Jonny Wilkinson and Jonathan Wilkes.
- Dolly Parton, Barbara Cartland and Barbra Streisand.

I had an interesting childhood.

Me and My Insania

Does Jonny carry a Wilkinson Sword? Am confused too.

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 11:17 pm

River Phoenix

* Delilah became the anthem of Stoke City FC fans after police officers asked them not to sing any songs with swear words. Next up on the pub jukebox was the tom jones hit...

* Left-handed people are more fearful than right-handers.

* kate middleton has never been to the United States.

10 things we didn't know last week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of May, 2011; 3/3.

Rayanne Graff

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8^th May 2011 at 11:58 pm

River Phoenix

Look Who's Stalking

On my way to school today, I had someone following me. He was two steps behind me and he proceeded to talk to me. He was not speaking but mouthing to me and was using his hand to express himself. It was as if we were in a conversation but he was scaring me.

Could this be Ed from Backchat trying to mug me because I am writing to Zine? Maybe we could poke him with sticks. Watch out for him.

Llama Farmer

You just walked by Mime Artists R US. Stop being so paranoid.

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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9^th May 2011 at 12:02 am

River Phoenix

Arnie The Barbarian

Matthew, Islandmagee- My favourite Arnie movie is Conan The Barbarian, which is underrated because of its awful sequel, Conan The Destroyer. Barbarian is a fantastic film with a great storyline, realistic fights, and stirring music. Jonny, Derby

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 1/6.

Rayanne Graff

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9^th May 2011 at 12:21 am

River Phoenix

Fridge Fun

I went in one of the kitchens in the halls at my uni. There were fridge magnets on the fridge saying words like "shopping" and "food" plus a few random letters that no-one had managed to form into words. I eventually made the phrases "dinkey bags", "we need more kitten pizza" and "who will milk my koala"?. I wonder if I'll ever meet the owner of that fridge.

The One With The Mighty Antlers

More importantly, let's hope you never meet her kitty- now a big cat.

Zine; 28th of November, 2005; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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9^th May 2011 at 12:26 am

River Phoenix

Schwarzenegger debate...

Matthew, Islandmagee- My favourite Schwarzenegger film is terminator 2: Judgement Day. I think Kindergarten Cop is the cheesiest film he's ever starred in. A, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The best Arnie films are terminator 2 and Predator. Also, is there a new Jurassic Park film? Ray, Shrewsbury

The last time I cried at the cinema was when I wasted £6 on Halloween 2. Jim, Halesowen

Vortex; Teletext page 817; 19th of October, 2009; 2/6.

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.

Crinkle-Cut Beatroot: What's the facebook group called? I couldn't find it...

Jimmy: VR VeteRans https://www.facebook.com/groups/174360109375424/?mibextid=K35XfP

Πανδώρα: MUHAHAHAHAHA!

Πανδώρα: Moist.

IGH: And so it ends

Captain Spiky: I've just been loving life, going through the photos in the Meets gallery. so many awesome people that I loved hanging out with

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