20 October, 2012

Recommendations from Polari’s writers based on what they are watching this week.

“This week: La Piscine, Holy Motors, Californication, Girls.”

Search terms that have led readers to Polari.

It’s madness, and part of Polari’s WTF Friday features. Gay hyena, magazines for gypsies and Madonna’s role in modern masturbation.

“How can a hole in a bookstore be gay? Is it supposed to mean ‘hole’ as in ‘dive’ or is it the traditional ‘glory hole’. I’ll ask the lovely chaps at Gay’s The Word. “

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150 min • Savoy Theatre • From October 3, 2012

Rufus Norris’ Cabaret, with Michelle Ryan and Will Young, dazzles and impresses Little Bastard.

“The ensemble seems to have been stripped down, and whilst looking slightly thin on the ground, each section is danced flawlessly, with the perfect balance of technical ability and debauchery.”

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45.11 min • Independent • September 25, 2012

Lindsey Stirling, an American, Mormon hiphop violinist, intrigues Little Bastard with her independent debut album.

“With its dubstep opera feel, ‘Zi Zi’s Journey’ sounds like a true collaboration against the opening tracks “violin + dance beat = innovation” formula.

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18.52 min • Capitol • October 16, 2012

The new Sky Ferreira EP is a stark departure from her debut, and an experiment that shows nerve and talent.

“Ferreira refrains from anchoring the record with her own personality; instead she lingers behind the strength of the songs suggesting she may be uncertain of her own musical identity.”

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14.47 min • Dead Rodent Records • March 1, 2012

PissArtist is a group of five angry young men dedicated to putting the sting and bite back into the fledging Midwestern punk scene.

“The band’s sound comes off like the bastard three way love child of Minor Threat, Motorhead and early Corrosion of Conformity.”

Coming Out Story.

Polari reader Matt Harris tells a cautionary tale and encourages those who haven’t come out to their families to do so.

“The truth is I don’t really remember much at all. Though I do recall that the great reveal brought some disappointment I hadn’t won the pools.”

Love Over The Miles.

Scott De Buitléir ponders the perils of long distance relationships.

“If you work Monday-to-Friday, travelling on a Friday evening after a week in the office is going to exhaust you. You’ll be great to cuddle into on Friday night, but only because you’re fast asleep from fatigue..”

A Clementine Spectacular.

Clementine announces a new all-star cabaret show, at the Norwich Puppet Theatre, November 17, 2012.

Search terms that have led readers to Polari.

It’s madness, and part of Polari’s WTF Friday features. Bette Davis, Nellie, and Matching Tattoos. ….

“This one feels like it’s leading somewhere … I hate gay … obsession with Barbra Streisand. I hate gay … shows like Glee. No?”