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Should I profile myself? Hmm. English Lit graduate who plays guitar and writes songs. That should probably do it.
[evil9]favourite actresses(no order) [evil1]
[aura]Danielle Harris-Why?- Because she was one of the best child actresses ever, putting in brilliant performances in TV and movies. Unfortunately her adult movie roles have not been very big so she has become forgotten. Needs to have a larger part in a 'big' film, or to give a strong performance in a smaller film to gain the recognition and respect she deserves. Recommend- Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead, The Last Boyscout

[love1]Kellie Martin-Why- Aside from having the best smile ever and just being gorgeous, she is a very talented actress who can usually be found in small TV movies. She mostly tries to avoid stardom and concentrates on challenging roles. Very genuine and down-to-earth, Hollywood should take a lesson from her. Recommend- After the Silence

[iloveu]Neve Campbell- Why?- As well as being the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, she is a very strong actress with great versatility, often making smaller, indie type movies, and working in theatre and ballet. Her performances in the Scream trilogy and Party of Five have ensured her status as an excellent actress, and she continues to avoid conventions. Also apparently very genuine and down to earth. Recommend-Scream trilogy, Party of Five, When will I be Loved, Wild Things, The Craft.

[love2]Lacey Chabert-Why?-Mainly because of Party of Five where she proved at a young age what a terrific actress she is. Like Danielle Harris, her adult movie roles have not been great. Like Harris, she does voices for the Wild Thornberries. Hopefully a well-respected and talented director will give her a strong part in a film so that a wider audience can see that she is a fully accomplished actress. Perhaps needs to avoid teen roles and films. Recommend-Party of Five

[love3]Audrey Hepburn- Why? One of the true classic Hollywood stars, more talented and beautiful than Monroe, and had some great performances. Renowned for oozing class she worked in many different genres from comedy to musical to horror, and was successful in each.Recommend- Breakfast at Tiffany's, Funny Face, Wait Until dark

[evil10]Tippi Hedren- Why? As well as being my favourite Hitchcock actress, which may seem odd, she is renowned for her brilliant work with animals, rescuing and looking after them, and some day I would love to visit her sanctuary- Shambala. Is always extremely commited in what she does and is always convincing. Recommend-The Birds, Marnie.

[love4]S.M. Gellar- Why?- Yes, mostly because of Buffy where she showed the world how strong young women could be, but more importantly for me, gave me hours of high quality, thought provoking and emotional entertainment. One of the most talented young actresses around, and always looking for more varied and difficult roles. Recommend- Buffy, The Grudge, Cruel Intentions

[sword]Isuzu Yamada- Why?- Have you seen Throne of Blood? One of the scariest performances ever, she just refuses to blink! Many other good performances too. Recommend Throne of Blood, Yojimbo

[love5]Robia la Morte-Why?- Buffy again, where she played Miss Calender, one of my favourite characters. Deserves more recognition and movie opportunities. I've always though she has a noirish look, so would be ideal for an old-style crime thriller, or an adaptation like LA Confidential which would show the worl how talented she is. Recommend-Buffy

[bunny]Kym Valentine-Why?- Played Libby in Neighbours, is gorgeous, a great actress who I would love to see make a name for herself on the big screen.

[love6]Gabrielle Anwar-Why?- For Bodysnatchers and Denver where she gives 2 great performances. Has worked with some of the best actors around, but is still relatively unknown. Like many of my other favourite actresses, she deserves to star in a 'big' movie again and have a strong part. After all, what's the sense in having the same 4 or 5 actresses in every film going at the moment- Jolie, Kidman, Zelwegger, Watts, and Berry? Very beautiful, and an accomplished actress.

[love6]Nanako Matsushima-Why?- The 1st 2 Ring movies, she is excellent in both as well as being v. pretty. Deserves to make equally successful films, and it would be good if she could make an appearance in a Western-Hollywood film. Maybe Kitano or Miike will cast her...

[love7]Natalie Portman-Why?- Her earlier performances such as in Leon marked her out as someone special, but has since not done a REALLY good film. Shines in everything she does, will hopefully make Episode 3 even better. Recommend- Leon, Beautiful Girls, The Clone Wars.

[blah]Corinne Bohrer-Why?- Unknown actress pretty much, but well respected by those who have worked with her. Mainly for Police Academy 4...also in early friends episodes.

[blush]Jenny Agutter-Why?- One of the best English actresses I can mention, excellent in Werewolf. If I was making a movie, I'd want her to star as my Mum. Recommend- An American werewolf in London, Logan's Run, Walkabout.

[love8]Yuki Nakama-Why?- Ringu 0. Her performance is breathtaking, covering many emotions. Astonishingly pretty, and very convincing in the role.

[wild]Emily Procter-Why?- For her lightening fast speeches in The West Wing, and because she has a great voice. Will hopefully get better movie roles.

[love9]Sabrina Lloyd-Why?- for Sliders where she played Wade, another underrated actress, much more attactive than most of the big name stars around.

[winkgrin]Lynne Holly Johnson-Why?-Many see her as annoying, but I don't. Good in Bond and Watcher in the Woods. Great ice-skater too.

[flowercat]Izabella Scorupco-Why?- Her performance in Goldeneye was enough to get my attention, one of the best Bond Girls ever, and a very good actress who needs bigger roles. recommend-Goldeneye, Reign of Fire.

[nicebat]Famke Janssen-Why?- See Above. Has since gone on to much greater fame, and is a very accomplished actress. Recommend- X-men 1,2, Goldeneye.

[joker]Sally Phillips-Why?- One of Britain's best new wave female Comedians, along with Lucy Porter, and actresses who should hopefully reach a wider audience. Recommend-Smack the pony, Churchill.

[clap]Eva marie Saint-Why?- Another of Hitchcock's ladies, very good in North by Northwest and the perfect partner for Brando in On the Waterfront.

[cats]Anna Paquin-Why?- Another of the true breed of best young actresses around, highly talented and of course an Oscar winner. Endlessly better actress than the likes of Lohan, Moore etc. Recommend-X-men 1,2, The Piano, Fly away Home, Almost Famous.

[explode]Sigourney Weaver-Why?- Her performances as Ripley redifined what a woman could do in the movies, and has since shown her other acting abilities. Recommend- Alien 1-4, Gorillas in the mist.

[cat]Winona Ryder-Why?- One of the best actresses of the late 20th century, making many excellent performances, and never conforming to typical roles. Deserves all the credit in the world. Recommend- Heathers, Beetlejuice, Little Women, Dracula, Mermaids, Girl,interrupted, Edward Scissorhands.

[whitecat]Sandra Bullock-Why?- A very talented and charming actress with a few very good roles. Wish she would make another big film though, rather than succumbing to the dreaded romantic comedy. Recommend-Speed, Demolition Man, While you were sleeping, Miss Congeniality, The Vanishing.

[chatty]Geena Davis-Why?- One of my all-time favourite actresses, deserving of all the awards she has received and more. Always gives everything she has in each film. Recommend-The Fly, Thelma and Louise, The Long Kiss Goodnight.

[clown]Claudia Black-Why?- For Farscape, the 3rd best sci-fi series of the nineties, only after the X-files and Buffy. She is always impressive in her repeatedly demanding role, deserves to make it big worldwide.

[trendy]Gigi Edgly-Why?- Again for Farscape, and an equally brilliant actress. Very feisty.

[angel]Jennifer Love Hewitt-Why?- Brilliant in Party of Five, but has since been put in similar roles. Beautiful, and apparantly a good singer too, but needs to expand her roles as I know she can.

[aura]Linda Hamilton-Why?- For the Terminators. Her performances in both films were deserving of Oscars, but such films never win. Also very good in Beauty and The Beast, but usually avoids big movies now.

[evil2]favourite actors.[fight6]
[jump1]Toshiro Mifune-Why?- The best actor ever. Highly intense, yet capable of conveying any feeling with a single look. Recommend-The Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Throne of blood.

[jump2]Johnny Depp-Why?- Truly one of the most talented actors around, has had many excellent performances and always gives any film a boost.Recommend-Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

[jump3]Rob de Niro-Why?- Seems to have been making rubbish in recent years, but when you look at his past work you know he is one of the best of all time.Recommend-The Deer hunter, Godfather pt 2, The Untouchables, Taxi Driver.

[jump4]Al Pacino-Why?- No nonsene or ego, Pacino is easily one of the best actors ever. Recommend-Godfather Trilogy, Donnie Brasco, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface

[afro]Samuel L. Jackson-Why?- Not only cool and iconic, but a brilliant actor too.Recommend-Pulp Fiction, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Die Hard with a Vengeance

[jump5]Christopher Walken-Why?- has given some of the best performances in movie history, and is effortlessly cool.Recommend-The Deer Hunter, True Romance, Things to Do in Denver when you're dead.

[fight1]Arnold Schwarzenegger-Why?- The greatest movie star ever, has made some of the best films of his time, a truly underrated actor, again worthy of many awards for The Terminators.Recommend-Terminators, Predator, Commando, Conan the Barbarian

[fight2]Bruce Lee-Why?- Truly inspirational, smart, peaceful, spiritual, best martial artist ever, talented actor, writer, director, great man, legend.

[clown]Rik Mayall-Why?- one of the best British comedians and actors ever, and one of the few who has had an impact outside Britain.

[confused]Joseph Pilato-Because his performance in Day of the Dead should have propelled him into the limelight as it is one of the best i have seen. Psychotic, funny, cool, evil, should have made more well respected films.

[fight5]Steve Buscemi- One of the best actors of his generation, making some of the most memorable performances of the nineties. Just cool, funny. Recommend- Resevoir Dogs, Fargo, Desperado, Denver, Ghost World.

[fight6]Jack Nicholson-One of the best ever, just check his career. Recommend- One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest, Easy Rider, The Shining, The Postma always rings twice, Batman

[cool]James Stewart- An actor who impressed against the odds with his ability rather than looks or credibility. Recommend-Vertigo, Rear Window, It's a Wonderful Life.

[jump6]Andy Garcia-Underrated, but one of the best actors who appeared in the late 80's, early 90's. For Untouchables and Denver.

[jump7]Keifer Sutherland-Why?- For The Lost Boys, but has since gone on to other great roles.

[fight3]Michael Biehn-Why?-For T1 and T2, Aliens and Tombstone, one of the best and most underrated actors around.

[jump8]Christain Slater-Why?-One of the most cool actors ever with several impressive performances under his belt. Recommend- True Romance, Churchill, Interview with the Vampire, Heathers, Broken Arrow.

[jump9]Val Kilmer-Why?-Constantly proves how good an actor he is in varying and challenging roles.Recommend- Tombstone, Willow, The Doors, Heat

[colorful]Jason Lee-Why?-One of the funniest actors of the nineties, can deliver lines uniquely. Recommend-Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Almost Famous.

[jump10]Harrison Ford-Why?- Han Solo, Indiana Jones!

[fight7]Kyle Machlaclan-Why?-Excellent in Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet

[fight8]Rob Lowe-Why?-For The Stand, a performance for the...ages.

[hasta]Hiroyuki Sanada-Why?-Perhaps the finest of the 'new breed' of Japanese movie stars, strong and convincing performer.

[fight8]Matt Dillon-Why?-Underrated, made some great early films but has slipped away since.

[fight9]Corey Feldman-Why?-Another child actor who failed to make it adult success, but the films and performances he did make are still excellent.

[eek]Jim Carrey-Why?-The funniest actor of the nineties who came out of Hollywood, but much more than that.

[laugh]Rowan Atkinson-Why?-One of the best comedians ever, Mr Bean repeatedly makes me laugh as well as Blackadder and the rest.

[uhoh]Reece Shearsmith-Why?- As well as the rest of the League of Gentlemen, the funniest new English comedian, above all the Office stuff.

[fight10]Gary Oldman-Why?-Another accomplished actor who has had many great roles from sid Vicious to Dracula.

[fight4]Bill Paxton-Why?-At times funny, scary, but always good, another highly underrated actor who continues to impress and do new things.

[upset]Robert Englund-Why?-Because he is Freddy Kreuger.

[coolmonkey]Kevin Bacon-Why?-After some dodgy young films he has become stronger and stronger.

[smoke1]Steve Mcqueen-Why?-Another legened, effortlessly cool and skilled actor.

[devilconf]Edward G. Robinson-Why?-Could be any character, but always added something of is own quick fire charm to each role. Watch Double Indemnity.

[angry5]Ben Browder-Why?- Farscape again, the main role, extremely demanding and always different he got better with each episode.

Films: just a few. i've reviewed most of these so check my comments if you can be assed, want to laugh at my foolish remarks or have some odd infatuation with me. plus add the Hitcher, the driver, gremlins, alien, lots of others
1. Star Wars Trilogy. (1977-1983, Lucas, Kershner, Marquand)
2. The Terminator. (1984, Cameron)
3. T2. (1991, Cameron)
4. Predator. (1987, McTiernan)
5. Robocop. (1987, Verhoeven)
6. A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 1. (1984, Craven)
7. Conan the Barbarian. (1982, Milius)
8. Ringu. (1998, Nakata)
9. Dumb and Dumber. (1994, Farrelly bros)
10. Police Academy. (1984, Wilson)

11. Aliens. (1987, Cameron)
12. Battle Royale. (2000, Fukasaku)
13. Dawn of the Dead. (1979, Romero)
14. The Crow. (1994, Proyas)
15. The Stand. (1994, Garris)
16. The Thing. (1982, Carpenter)
17. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, Herek)
18. Edward Scissorhands. (1990, Burton)
19. Scream. (1996, Craven)
20. Wayne’s World. (1992, Spheeris)

21. Jaws. (1975, Spielberg)
22. Assault on Precinct 13. (1976, Carpenter)
23. Big Trouble in Little China. (1986, Carpenter)
24. Jurassic Park. (1993, Spielberg)
25. Leon. (1994, Besson)
26. Commando. (1985, Lester)
27. Beauty and the Beast. (1991, Trousdale, Wise)
28. Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s dead. (1991, Herek)
29. Night of the Living Dead. (1968, Romero)
30. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. (1984, Spielberg)

31. Things to Do in Denver When You’re dead. (1995, Felder)
32. Problem Child. (1990, Dugan)
33. The Last Boyscout. (1991, T. Scott)
34. The Lost Boys. (1987, Schumacher)
35. Lord of the Rings Trilogy. (2001-2004, Jackson)
36. Batman. (1989, Burton)
37. Live and Let Die. (1973, Hamilton)
38. Shichinin no Samurai/ The Seven Samurai. (1954, Kurosawa)
39. Meng long guojiang/ The Way of the Dragon. (1972, Lee)
40. Interview with the Vampire. (1994, Jordan)

41. Back to the Future. (1985, Zemeckis)
42. Goldeneye. (1995, Campbell)
43. You Only Live Twice. (1967, Gilbert)
44. Desperado. (1995, Rodriguez)
45. The Fifth Element. (1997, Besson)
46. Home Alone. (1990, Columbus)
47. Speed. (1994, De Bont)
48. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. (1987, Drake)
49. The Invasion of the Bodysnatchers. (1978, Kaufman)
50. Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. (1991, Hewitt)

51. Bodysnatchers. (1994, Ferrara)
52. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. (1991, Reynolds)
53. Raiders of the Lost Ark. (1981, Spielberg)
54. Reservoir Dogs. (1991, Tarantino)
55. Young Guns. (1988, Cain)
56. Tombstone. (1993, Costmatos)
57. True Romance. (1993, T. Scott)
58. Thelma and Louise. (1991, R. Scott)
59. Nightmare on Elm Street 3. The Dream Warriors. (1987, Russell)
60. Pulp Fiction. (1994, Tarantino)

61. Jing wu men/ Fist of Fury. (1972, Lo)
62. The Matrix.(1999, Wachowski Bros)
63. Tremors. (1990, Underwood)
64. Game of Death. (1978, Clouse)
65. Ringu 0. (2000, Tsuruta)
66. From Dusk till Dawn. (1996, Rodriguez)
67. The Blair Witch Project. (1999, Sanchez, Myrick)
68. Willow. (1988, Howard)
69. Blade. (1998, Norrington)
70. Die Hard. (1988, Mctiernen)

71. Rocky 2. (1979, Stallone)
72. The Untouchables. (1987, De Palma)
73. Mallrats. (1995, Smith)
74. For Your Eyes Only. (1981, Glen)
75. Rocky. (1976, Avildson)
76. The Godfather. (1972 , Coppola)
77. Total Recall. (1990, Verhoeven)
78. Evil Dead. (1983, Raimi)
79. The Running Man. (1987, Glaser)
80. Evil Dead 2. (1987, Raimi)

81. Mad Max 2. (1981, Miller)
82. Enter the Dragon. (1973, Clouse)
83. The Magnificent Seven. (1960, Sturges)
84. Tang shan da xiong/ The Big Boss. (1971, Lo)
85. Monty Python and the Holy Grail. (1975, Gilliam)
86. Dogma. (1999, Smith)
87. Wayne’s World 2. (1993, Surjik)
88. Akira. (1988, Otomo)
89. Day of the Dead. (1984, Romero)
90. First Blood. (1982, Kotcheff)

91. The Great Escape. (1963, Sturges)
92. Mad Max. (1979, Miller)
93. Near Dark. (1987, Bigelow)
94. North by Northwest. (1959, Hitchcock)
95. Halloween. (1978, Carpenter)
96. Broken Arrow. (1996, Woo)
97. Goodfellas. (1990, Scorsese)
98. The Godfather Part 2. (1974, Coppola)
99. Mortal Kombat. (1995, Anderson)
100. Braindead. (1992, Jackson)

101. Demolition Man. (1993, Brambilla)
102. Heathers. (1989, Lehmann)
103. Beetlejuice. (1988, Burton)
104. An American Werewolf in London. (1981, Landis)
105. The Birds. (1963, Hitchcock)
106. Police Academy 3/ Back in Training. (1986, Paris)
107. Amelie. (2001, Jeunet)
108. End of Days. (1999, Hyams)
109. Arachnophobia. (1990, Marshall)
110. The Long Kiss Goodnight. (1996, Harlin)

111. The Blues Brothers. (1980, Landis)
112. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. (2000, Lee)
113. Dark City. (1998, Proyas)
114. X-2. (2003, Singer)
115. My Cousin Vinny. (1992, Lynn)
116. Beavis and Butthead do America. (1996, Judge, Kaplan)
117. Ed Wood. (1994, Burton)
118. True Lies. (1994, Cameron)
119. Chasing Amy. (1997, Smith)
120. Scream 3. (2000, Craven)

121. Last Action Hero. (1993, Mctiernen)
122. Vertigo. (1958, Hitchcock)
123. Bangkok Dangerous. (1999, Pang bros)
124. Bram Stoker’s Dracula. (1992, Coppola)
125. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. (1994, Branagh)
126. Platoon. (1986, Stone)
127. Escape From New York. (1981, Carpenter)
128. Blade Runner. (1982, R. Scott)
129. Taxi Driver. (1976, Scorsese)
130. The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, Darabont)

131. The Deer Hunter. (1978, Cimino)
132. Apocalypse Now. (1979, Coppola)
133. Ringu 2. (1999, Nakata)
134. Kumonosu jo / Throne of Blood. (1957, Kurosawa)
135. Perfect Blue. (1997, Kon)
136. Rocky 3. (1982, Stallone)
137. Lola Rennt/ Run Lola Run. (1998, Tykwer)
138. The Craft. (1996, Flemming)
139. The Godfather 3. (1990, Coppola)
140. Transformers the Movie. (1986, Shin)

141. Psycho. (1960, Hitchcock)
142. The Shining. (1980, Kubrick)
143. Misery. (1990, Reiner)
144. Wild Things. (1998, Mcnaughton)
145. Honogurai mizu no soko kara./Dark Water.(2002, Nakata)
146. One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, Forman)
147. Yojimbo. (1961, Kurosawa)
148. The Fly. (1986, Cronenberg)
149. Double Indemnity. (1944, Wilder)
150. Videodrome. (1983, Cronenberg)

Favourite Directors:
Akira Kurosawa, Alfred Hitchcock, James Cameron, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, David Lynch, David Cronenburg, Walter Hill, George. A. Romero, Tim Burton, Quentin Tarantino, Stanley Kubrick, Alex Proyas, Peter Jackson, Paul Verhoven, Ridley Scott, Takashi Miike, Takeshi Kitano, Kinji Fukusaki, Hideo Nakata, Pang Brothers, Oliver Stone.

Music:
Guns'n'roses-Why?- Hard rock, the first band I ever got into and a major influence on me. Still the coolest looking band there has ever been, and made some of the most memorable guitar songs ever.Recommend- November Rain, Patience, Don't Cry, Coma, Thinking about you, Rocket Queen.

Manic Street Preachers-Why?-The best lyricists ever, one of the most intellegent bands of recent times and the kind of band the music industry needs now.Recommend-Motorcycle Emptiness, Condemned to Rock'n'roll, Roses in the Hospital, Life Becoming a Landslide, Faster, PCP, Hibernation, Democracy Coma, This is Yesterday, Prologue to History, Design for Life, Small Black Flowers that Grow in the sky, No Surface all Feeling, Ready For Drowning, Epicentre, Glasnost.

Nirvana-Why?-Got into them young because the music was hard, dirty and sounded great. Later i grew to see the intelligence and emotions. One of the most important bands ever.Recommend-Drain You, Aneurysm, Territorial Pissings, Breed, Tourette's.

Radiohead-Why?-Have made some of the best songs of the 90's, beautiful, funny, angry, smart, and always original. Good lyrics, great guitars. recommend-Anyone can play guitar, Thinking about you, the bends, fake plastic trees, black star, paranoid android, Let down, How to disappear completely, etc.

Janis Ian-Why?-Made it big at a young age, full of teen emotion but without the misguidedness which often comes with it. Continues to make good albums.Recommend-

Michael Jackson-Why?-The greatest performer, entertainer ever. Has made some of the best songs and albums since the 70's, massive influence on me.recommend-Thriller, Beat it, All of Bad etc, too many.

the Gathering-Why?-The best band around at the moment, overlooked, Anneke is the best singer I can think of too. Dark, beautiful prog metal with intelligence. Evanescence? No.Recommend-Jelena, You Learn About it, Saturnin, The Mirror Waters,Eleanor, Marooned, Like Fountains.

Metallica-Why?-Metal pioneers, made thrash exciting, dark and heavy, full of riffs and solos, even if they have lost it a bit recently.-Recommend-No Remorse, Master of Puppets, Fade to Black, One, Whiskey in the jar, Battery, So What.

Iron Maiden-Why?-Metal pioneers again, great use of mythology, great guitars, able to rise above the cheese that surrounded them.Recommend-The Trooper, Fear of the Dark, Number of the Beast, Bring your Daughter to the slaughter, The Wicker Man, Hallowed be thy name

Pink Floyd-Why?- One of the most influential bands ever, making some of the most impressive, intelligent, and angry albums of all time. Created amazing sounds, and made prog the coolest thing ever before it all went wrong.Recommend-Wish you were here, Vera Lynn, Great Gig in the Sky, All of Animals.

the Who-Why?- One of the earliest kick ass rock bands mixing musical ability with raw emotion. Made some of the best anthems of the 60's and 70's, and continue to influence almost every new guitar band. My Generation, Baba O'Reilly, Behind Blue Eyes, Pinball Wizard, Magic Bus, Love Reign o'er me, Doctor Jimmy.

Led Zep-Why?- Mystical, heavenly, taking the best drummer ever, possibly the best guitarist ever, one of the most distinct voices ever, and one of the most talented bassists. Blended many themes with a musical explosion while still able to make beautiful melodies.Recommend-Stairway to Heaven, That's the Way, Tangerine, Achilles' Last Stand, Going to California, All my Love, Thank You, Heartbreake, When the Levee Breaks, Since I've Been Loving You, Babe I'm gonna Leave You.

the Beatles-Why?- What else can be said? Great songs.Recommend-From me to you, In My Life, Money Can't buy me love

Mika Bomb-Why?-Catchy pop numbers with heavy guitars, punk sounding with some funny lyrics and good riffs. Made one of the best punk pop albums of the new century. And now they're finally back with a new album which is just as catchy, raw, and chaotic!recommend-Heart Attck, don't Speak, Yellow Danger Babies, Contact Tokyo, Betty Page, 9-5ers, Yellow Fever, Rock Out

Thea Gilmore-Why?-The best young female artist anywhere in the world now. Strong lyrics with
meaning.Recommend-See if they applaud, Pirate Moon, My own private riot, My Beautiful Defence, Juliet, Heads will Roll, Mainstream

Alice Cooper-Why?-Major influence on me, lyrically. One of the true legends of rock and metal who has made some superb albums and anthems. Like Bowie but heavier, darker. Recommend-Desperado, Halo of Flies, Dangerous Tonight, Wind-up Toy, Wake me Gently, Poison, Triggerman

Muse-Why?-Amidst all the modern rock rubbish Muse stand tall with originality in lyrics, music, and performances. Excellent live, wildly over the top at times, but always loud and surprising. Recommend- Unintended, Citizen Erased, Falling Away with You, Thoughts of a Dying Atheist, Jimmy Kane, In your world,

jj72-Why?-Should have been as big as Muse by now, but they failed to be promoted. Two brilliant albums of haunting beauty so far, returning soon with new bassist.Recommend-Willow, October Swimmer, Bumblebee, Wounded, Sinking

Natalie Imbruglia-Why?- Aside from being a good actress and stunning model, she has a very strong voice and is a highly talented writer. Whilte Lillies is on of the best albums of the last 5 years.Recommend- Torn, Smoke, Left of the Middle, Hurricane, Come September, Anything Goes, Counting Down the Days, When you're Sleeping, I won't be Lost, Come on Home

the Doors-Why?- Under Morrison they over acheived, his dark poetry perfectly suited to the strong guitar and keyboard riifs. Made many memorable songs and were one of the first intelligent rock bands.Recommend-The End, Break on through to the other side, Love Streets, Touch Me, Spanish Caravan, The Crystal ship, The River knows

Haven-Why?- Because the singer has the best voice around, because they have strong melodies and it is odd that Coldplay have made it big while this more talented lot haven't.Recommend-till the end, is this bliss, Lately, Still tonight

Oasis-Why?-Although they seem to have lost it over the years, their first 2 albums are landmarks in rock, full of modern attitude, sex and talent.Recommend-cigarettes and alcahol, live forever, What's the story, Don't Go Away, F*ckin in the bushes

Del Shannon-Why?-Catchy tunes and a very strong voice. Not as simple songs as they seem.

Slayer_Why?-Anti-melody thrash metal masters, ultra fast and heavy, full of rage and capable of showing it without looking like fools.Recommend-Angel of death, South of Heaven, Dead Skin Mask, Raining Blood.

the Beach Boys-Why?-Catchy pop songs with more depth than you first realise.Recommend-I get around, good vibrations.

Jimi Hendrix-Why?-Master guitarist, brilliant performer.Recommend-All along the watchtower, Purple Haze, Little Wing.

Gemma Hayes-Why?-The best Young Irish female singer, good lyrics, voice and songs. Only one album so far.Recommend-Tear in my side, Ran for miles, Hanging Around

Joni Mitchell-Why?-One of the first intelligent female singers who is still making them today, beautiful far reaching voice with some amazingly good songs. Recommend-River, A Case of you, Little Green, The Circle Game.

Lene Marlin-Why?- Outstanding voice, catchy songs, just needs to develop her lyrical themes from love and loss. Two brilliant, touching, beautiful and bittersweet albums.Recommend-My Love, Fly Away, Unforgivable Sinner

the Sex Pistols-Why?-Intelligent angry political 3 minute blasts. Changed music forever.Recommend-God save the Queen, Anarchy in the UK, Pretty Vacant.
Joy Division-Why?-Short-lived but massively influential. Dark sounding songs guided by the vocal power and lyrics of Ian.Recommend-Warsaw,
the Clash-Why?-Clever, catchy punk.Recommend-Should I stay or should i go, What's my name, London Calling

the Bangles-Why?- One of the earliest bands i got into, much more than another girlband, smart, sexy, stylish, talented singers, performers and writers. Hoffs is still my favourite female singer and have always had a bit of a crush on her. Excellent pop songs.Recommend-Eternal Flame, I'll set you free, Something that you said, Lost at Sea, Hazy Shade of Winter, Following.

[blues]the Pixies[/blues]-Why?- Strange sounding and looking, original, loud.Recommend-My Sharona

Blind Guardian-Why?- Loud metal band with excellent imagery, lyrics and songs. Much better than most modern western metal.Recommend-

My Vitriol-Why?-Only one proper album, but a good one. A song style which is better than all their peers, but unfortunately overlooked. More talented and melodically skilled than their modern counterparts.Recommend-Losing Touch,Always your way, Ode to the Red Queen, Vapour Trails, Breakfast, All of Me

Focus-Why?- Beacuse no-one knows what the hell is going on.Recommend-Hocus Pocus.
Tori Amos-Why?- Smart, dark, beautiful music, with one of the best voices ever. Makes Beyonce and her supposed 'independent' women look like stroppy 11 year old no brain girls.Recommend-Cornflake Girl, Sugar, Crucify

Favourite TV shows. (no order)
X-files, Mr. Bean, The Fast Show, Shooting Stars, Party of Five, Eerie Indiana, Neighbours, Harry Enfield and Chums, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Simpsons, South Park, Twin Peaks, Carnivale, Airwolf, Quantum Leap, Street Hawk, Knightrider, The A-Team, Knightmare, The League Of Gentlemen, Farscape, Tom and Jerry, Loony Tunes, He-Man, Transformers, Jumanji, Thundercats, Reboot, Dungeons and Dragons.

Favourite Writers
Stephen King-Recommend-The Stand, The Dark Tower Series, IT, Carrie, Salem's Lot.
Richard Matheson-Recommend-I Am Legend, The Legend of Hell House.
Banana Yoshimoto-Recommend-Asleep, Goodbye Tsugumi, Kitchen, N.P, Lizard
Haruki Murakami-Recommend- Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, A Wild Sheep Chase, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicles
Emily Dickinson
Silvia Plath-Recommend- The Bell Jar
Hunter. S. Thompson
Christina Rosetti
Roald Dahl
William Shakespeare

Movie Quotes:
ALIEN-Parker-'The food's not that bad'.
ALIENS-Apone-'Check those corners!' 'Look into my eye!' Hudson-'That's it man, game over man, game over!' 'Stop your grinnin and drop your linen!' Frost-'What are meant to use, harsh language?' Vasquez-'Lets Rock!'
ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13-Wilson-'I was born out of time' 'Got a smoke?'
BANGKOK DANGEROUS-Grandmother-'You're friend doesn't talk much'
BATMAN-The Joker-'Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?'
BATTLE ROYALE-Mitsuko-'I just didn't want to be a loser anymore'
BEETLEJUICE-Lydia-'You can't scare her, she's sleeping with Prince Valium tonight'.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure- Napolean-'Attend!' 'Idiot'!
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey-Describing death-'The man with no tan'!