The Rarewaves Edit
Why Live Albums Are Making a Comeback - And the Ones Worth Owning
Live albums capture what studio recordings often can’t: the atmosphere, spontaneity, and imperfections that come with a real performance. From classic records like Live at Fillmore East to modern rediscoveries...
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James McAvoy’s Directorial Debut California Schemin’: True Story, Cast Interview & Review
James McAvoy’s directorial debut California Schemin’ tells the unbelievable true story of two Dundee rappers who reinvented themselves as a Californian hip-hop duo to break into the music industry. Blending...
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Label of the Month: 6 Essential Releases from Arrow Films Video
Since its founding in 1999, Arrow Video have become one of the most beloved names in physical media. Known for their lavish collector, special and limited editions of a wide...
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Oscars 2026: Winners, Highlights and Biggest Surprises from the 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards delivered surprise acting wins, memorable jokes from host Conan O’Brien and a dominant night for One Battle After Another. Meanwhile, Sinners entered the ceremony with a...
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Label of the Month: 6 Essential 88 Films Releases
Since launching in 2012, the UK-based 88 Films has built quite the reputation for restoring a variety of cinema from across the globe. Let’s dive into 6 of their coolest...
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International Women’s Day Reading List: 7 Powerful Feminist Books on Women’s Rights, Resistance and Equality
Discover seven powerful fiction and non-fiction books that explore women’s rights, resistance and creative freedom around the world. From feminist classics to urgent contemporary voices, these essential reads confront sexism,...
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BAFTA Awards 2026 Winners and BRIT Awards 2026 Preview: A Big Week for British Film and Music
The 2026 BAFTA Awards delivered major surprises, with British talent dominating the winners list, while anticipation builds for the BRIT Awards in Manchester. From historic acting wins to music’s biggest...
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5 Essential Robert Duvall Movies - Celebrating One Of The Greatest Actors Of All Time
For more than six decades, Robert Duvall built a career defined by restraint and quiet intensity, from the icy composure of Tom Hagen in The Godfather to the haunting bravado...
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Celebrating Lunar New Year Through Film, Music, Books & Games
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this selection of films, music, books, and games exploring renewal, rebirth, and cultural transformation across East and Southeast Asia. From KPop Demon Hunters and Black...
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Label of the Month: 6 Must-Have Blu-rays & 4K Releases From Radiance Films
Discover the best of Radiance Films with our Collector’s Label of the Month picks. From cult classics to international gems, explore six essential Blu-ray and 4K releases packed with restored...
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The Most Oscar-Nominated and Award-Winning Films of All Time
Awards Season is in full swing, and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has officially made Oscars history with a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations for 2026. From classic milestones like All About...
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From The Last of Us to Tomb Raider: The Best (and Worst) Video Game Casting Choices Ever
Before trailers, scripts, or box office numbers, casting tells fans everything they need to know about a video game adaptation. As Ryan Hurst steps into Kratos and Sophie Turner’s Lara...
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Golden Globes 2026: Winners, Surprises, and What It Means for the Oscars
The Golden Globes 2026 officially kicked off awards season with a night that blended expected triumphs and genuine surprises. With Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After...
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Label Of The Month: Essential SECOND RUN Blu-rays Every World Cinema Collector Should Own
Our Label of the Month spotlight focuses on Second Run, one of the UK’s most respected boutique Blu-ray labels. From Czech New Wave classics and surrealist fantasies to banned Polish...
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The Most Unexpected UK Christmas Number One Songs of All Time- From Mr Blobby to Rage Against the Machine
From Mr Blobby to Rage Against the Machine, the UK Christmas Number One has a long history of surprises. Let's snowball in to some of the most unexpected festive chart-toppers.
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The Best Books of 2025: Staff Picks You Need to Read From This Year
From boundary-pushing fiction to fresh voices redefining their genres, we pick our favourite books of 2025. Whether you’re building your reading list or searching for your next great escape, we...
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From Page to Production: Best Book-to-Film Adaptations Coming This Christmas & In 2026
Do you prefer the book or the film? From thrilling page-turners like The Housemaid to epic classics such as Wuthering Heights and Hamnet, these book-to-film adaptations bring stories to life...
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2025 in Music: The Year’s Best Albums According to Our Team and You
We asked and you responded! From Wolf Alice, Tyler the Creator, Lacuna Coil, Djo and Taylor Swift, let's dive in to the standout records that shaped your 2025 in music-...
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2025’s Must-Watch Movies: The Ultimate List of This Year’s Biggest Hits As Chosen by You
As 2025 winds down, movie lovers have been treated to everything from intense thrillers like Tornado and Weapons to epic dramas like The Brutalist and One Battle After Another. Fans and...
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Label Of The Month: 6 Must-Have 4K & Blu-ray Criterion Releases You Can’t Miss
The Criterion Collection boasts a vast range of the best of cinema from across the globe- from classic cinema to modern icons of the silver screen. That's why it's our...
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