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Andy Dougan's Movie World

Why Guy hates to take it easy FORMER Neighbours heartthrob Guy Pearce admits that he doesn't like to make life too easy for himself when he decides on which movies to make.

Lost in the Outback the Proposition(18) 2/5 the Proposition(18) 2/5 a Remarkable Cast Is Seduced by Two Weeks in the Sun

IFyou could breed movies the way you breed roses, for example, this would be a hybrid between a Terrence Malick and a Sam Peckinpah. Unfortunately, it contains the worst of each. There's not a lot of originality on display in this Western set in Australia. It's written by Nick Cave, who mumbles a lot on the soundtrack, which should boost its cool quotient, and directed by his collaborator John Hillcoat.

Into the Darkness Former Teen Idol Jason Donovan Gets Serious As the Demon Barber

THE infamous tale of Sweeney Todd features a demon barber of Fleet Street who cuts a little more than his customers' hair. It is a dark, rather demonic piece featuring opera-type songs. Which raises the question; why cast Jason Donovan in the lead?

Mexican Duo Set to Sizzle Fiery Guitarists Will Get Pulses Racing with Their New Album and Uk Tour

RED hot Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela are already festival favourites, having whipped up a storm at Glastonbury, T In The Park, the V festivals and Ireland's Oxegen in the last three years. And yet the unusual duo, whose third, eponymous, album is released on March 13 on Rubyworks Records, have none of the usual rock star trappings.

Local Band Spotlight the Ripoffs

DESCRIBE THE BAND: Refreshingly down-to-earth, standing out among a throng of other groups - who merely emulate what has gone before - without losing what makes alternative music great.

The Stuffies Return

AFTER 20 years on the British music scene The Wonder Stuff's front man Miles Hunt is determined to enjoy the experience - for the first time. The Brummie songwriter has toured the world, had a string of top 20 hits - including a Number 1 with Vic Reeves when Dizzy hit the heights in 1991, and helped bring Britpop to the world half a decade before anyone coined the phrase.

Local Band News

SOMA SKOOL'S IN SESSION MYSTIFIED by the mechanics of the music industry? Then head to Soma Skool at the Arches on Friday March 31 where producers, designers and music experts will give advice on how to turn a demo CD into a final release.

Just Call Me Tony. . . Anthony Hopkins Talks to Andy Dougan

UNLIKE his fellow cinematic knight, (Sir) Ben Kingsley, who now has his title emblazoned on his movie posters, Anthony Hopkins is not one to stand on ceremony. "Call me Tony, " is almost the first thing he says on being introduced to anyone, especially if they seem a little confused about whether or not the title should be used. Hopkins is a complex man who has conquered his well-publicised demons and emerged on the other side happy to embrace and enjoy the simple things in life.

All Hail King Creosote

IN conversation, King Creosote is every bit as effusive, effervescent, enthusiastic and energetic as his twisty-delicious brand of pop-friendly folk music. Mainstay of the fast-becominglegendary Fence Collective and record label, Kenny Anderson (the King in his everyday guise) is a prolific composer who has recorded around 30 albums. Last year 's superb KC Rules OK, and its predecessor, 2003's Kenny and Beth's Musakal Boatrides, earned both critical praise and a growing fan- base.

Bar Browser

Partick pub is ale and hearty THE beer festival season might traditionally be October but that hasn't stopped the Three Judges pub in Partick from launching their own, off season, event.

Food & Drink

Rocket Fuel packs a caffeine kick A NEW coffee, Rocket Fuel - available in a Power Shot selfheating cup - is the ideal brew for those on the move.