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Nuts in May at 50

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Nuts in May at 50

Posted on 10 January 2026 by undergroundculture12 • Leave a comment

Fifty years on and Mike Leigh’s play still resonates, says BEN FINLAY. Continue reading →

Final Cut: Number One (1985)

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Final Cut: Number One (1985)

Posted on 22 March 2025 by Lion & Unicorn • Leave a comment

SIMON MATTHEWS watches Bob Geldof, Alfred Molina, Ray Winstone & Mel Smith in a dark movie about snooker. Continue reading →

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