I have a three year old son and already he's started turning his nose up at girly things. Anything coloured pink for starters… It's pretty unavoidable for a child if they're in an environment that involves peer pressure. Full respect to those strong willed boys who ignore it, but it's pretty rare. I read Superfudge…

Which Lucy Robinson? Weren't there about three? I'm hoping it wasn't the first one.

I think Dazed and Confused does it just as well. Both are very similar in style and pace, and only a few years apart in terms of setting.

We saw E.T. at the cinema. My younger brother loved it, but I was an incredibly cowardly child and it scared the shit out of me. The bit where the ball rolls back out of the garage was too much… and it was definitely the first time I thought that a scene was unrealistic. In Elliott's shoes I would have not rolled the…

What do you think of Mouse Detective now? I had great memories of it, but then  watched the DVD with my son a few months ago and he couldn't sit through it. It's pretty dark - the execution of that drunk mouse for starters - and actually not that great when compared to recent kid's movies… mid 1980s Disney was pretty…

Superman… just bought the DVD for my three year old son who loves superheroes, and it still gives me goosebumps. Probably the most worn out VHS of my childhood…

A Jewish friend of mine went on a family trip to the cinema to see Schindler's List. During the scene where the little boy jumped into the cesspit to hide from the Nazis, my friend's father leaned over and whispered 'I hope he took his sandwiches out of his pocket'. Cue inappropriate laughter.

Mint Cornettos FTW! At least since Magnificos were discontinued.

They'll be pretty shitfaced after 12 pints. Not sure Pegg and Frost have the acting chops to go the full distance, since actors playing convincing drunks can be pretty embarrassing.

Very sad to see these guys and girls go, but I don't see why this should change things (although if Noel Murray and Sean O'Neal leave I might reconsider). While I do sometimes come for the articles, I always stay for the comments.

Beach Boys - Greatest Hits
Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill

Totally agree.

The winner!

Freaks and (Dawson's) Creeks

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Rooney Mara, meet Wayne Rooney

I prefer Marquis Mark

Having prompted me to skim through my collection, it's brought back a few classic openings:

Was going to suggest such a thread but you beat me to the punch. Too many to mention here. Probably more with a poppy bent where they have to get the casual listener hooked early on. Obviously a matter of taste, but i'd say the Killers Hot Fuss falls into this category. First four or five songs are fine, but the…

Can't argue with Marquee Moon. Your post has prompted me to press play… and I should be working. My vote would go with Venus