100 Discs of Christmas #83 – The Iron Giant (1999)
Brad Bird, the guy who made Ratatouille and The Incredibles, directed this little beauty for…
Author Chris Dibsdall
Chris Dibsdall
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100 Discs of Christmas #82 – It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
It’s a Wonderful Life is a wonderful film that is not only Frank Capra’s best…
100 Discs of Christmas #81 – The Muppets (2011)
The Muppets, written by and Starring Jason Segel, is a lovingly nostalgic continuation of the…
100 Discs of Christmas #79 – City of God (2002)
City of God, or Cidade de Deus, is the best film that Martin Scorsese never…
Solange – ‘Losing You’
Solange Knowles has a famous sister. That is to say, a very, very famous sister……
Archive: James Cameron’s Aliens proves he is a genius
James Cameron is a genius. This may be a controversial statement, but it is true…
Haim – ‘Forever’
In contention for the best pop song of the year is ‘Forever’ by three willowy…
The xx – Coexist
The xx make a triumphant return with their stunning sophomore album.
100 Discs of Christmas #4 – Ed Wood (1994)
Tim Burton’s masterpiece, ahead of Edward Scissorhands and Big Fish, is the hilarious and touching…
The Cure – Disintegration (1989)
You stand alone on a vast, empty plain. All around swirl ghostly lights, some in…
Yeasayer – Fragrant World
Yeasayer are a band who have always been there or thereabouts without ever really hitting…
Film Comment: Why I Didn’t Really Care For The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight’s flaws left Chris Dibsdall yearning for something more.
Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
Channel Orange is an album of true depth, musical and lyrical talent and is refreshingly different.
The Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique (1989)
This is the smartest album ever made. It’s a fact. I don’t mean thematically, necessarily,…