When I first saw the DVD cover for Worried About the Boy, I assumed it was a documentary about Boy George.Imagine my surprise, then, when I fired up the film last night and realized it's a scripted TV movie that aired earlier this year in the UK.Worried About the Boy easily could've been a campy, throwaway project, but it's actually pretty great. For starters, the cast includes several recognizable British actors: Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne plays George's band mate/lover, Jon Moss. Mark Gatiss, aka Sherlock's Mycroft Holmes and the series' co-creator, does a great job as the eccentric Malcolm McLaren. And get this: Another of George's lovers, Kirk Brandon, is played by Richard Madden, who you might recognize as Robb Stark on Game of ... Continue reading →
Welcome to the home of World Goth Day! World Goth Day is exactly what it says on the wrapper-a day where the goth scene gets to celebrate its own being, and an opportunity to make its presence known to the rest of the world. This day falls on 22nd May of every year. The purpose of this site is to centralise as much as possible everything you would need to make World Goth Day a success, and therefore make the goth scene a success in your part of the world. How this site works You will find downloadable promotional posters, web banners & other helpful bits as we can provide them on this site, and there is a Goth Day Forum in place for people ... Continue reading →
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Note: In the Pop Traveler, Pop Candy readers name their cities' best pop-culture hot spots/events. Wanna write about your town? Holler at popcandy@usatoday.com.By Mike Hannigan, Special Correspondent for Pop CandyI've lived in Burlington, Vt., for most of the past 20 years. I've moved a couple of times but keep finding my way back, one way or another. Now it's home.Burlington always gets ranked near the top in those lists of "Best Places to Live." Here are 11 reasons why I agree:1. Al's French Frys -- Long a favorite source of Vitamin G (grease), Al's is a throwback to a different time. You half expect Ralph, Potsie and the Fonz to stroll through the front door. My wife and I celebrated National Corn Dog Day here, ... Continue reading →
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