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July 11, 2017Brexit, Current Affairs, Economics, EU Referendum, PoliticsDamon Albarn, Jim Henson, Muppets, Pee Wee Herman, Portishead, The Beatles, Theresa Mayricky

Last week’s proto-rant finished with the shock news that Donald Trump’s supposed favourite song is all kinds of awesome. And hey, as of 5:08 PM today, Theresa May’s still Prime Minister at the sufferance of a Conservative party none of whom want to win Pass the Brexit Parcel of Shit.

Sixtus Mania sweeps the nation! — Jacob Rees-Mogg finds himself favourite to succeed the PM

So, let’s check out Theresa’s Desert Island Discs, shall we?

[You’re more likely to find awesome choons at the Apoplexy Newsletter, obvs.]

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September 26, 2016Books, Movies, Politics, Sci-fiDonald Trump, High-Rise, J.G. Ballard, Portisheadricky

It’s early on Monday morning, and I’ve just seen producer Jeremy Thomas and director Ben Wheatley’s adaptation of J.G. Ballard’s High-Rise. Maybe that’s why I’m in a slightly shitty mood.

...and that's no a tank, either. — Ceci ce n’est pas Gratte-Ciel

Not because it’s not a good movie. It is. I think.

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