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eBay watch: 1960s Morecambe and Wise That Riviera Touch movie poster

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Once upon a time, movie posters were cheap and plentiful on eBay, with cult classics being available for £10 or less just about every day. But a few years on and most auctions are 'buy it now' and well into three figures. So this 1960s Morecambe and Wise That Riviera Touch movie poster is something of a rarity.

it's an original UK quad poster (30 x 40 inches), dating from 1966 and featuring that great cartoon graphic of (arguably) Britain's finest comedy double act. According to the seller, it's in 'mint' condition, with no marks or rips and just as importantly, no fading.

Right now, bidding is at £40.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Soulboy northern soul movie gets a UK DVD release

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Some months back, we featured a new northern soul movie going by the name of Soulboy, which got a limited UK cinema release and a very positive reaction from cinema-goers and critics alike. If you missed it, you'll be pleased to know that Soulboy is about to be released on DVD in the UK.

It's a typical coming of age movie, with 17-year-old Joe McCain finding his way in the world of the 1970s – as well as discovering the world of northern soul via the allnighters at the Wigan Casino.

The DVD is released on January 3rd 2011, with the addition of some making of featurettes as bonus material. Amazon is discounting heavily, with a copy available on pre-order for just £7.99.

Find out more about the DVD at the Amazon website

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Blow-Up movie print by The Scene

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Fans of Antonioni's swinging London classic movie Blow-Up might recognise and appreciate this Blow-Up print by The Scene.

It is, of course, David Hemmings in classic photographer pose, no doubt capturing some hip young thing through his lens. This archival Giclee print is a limited edition of 25, sized at 11.7 x 16.5 inches and on 250gsm silk white paper.

You can buy one online for £20.

Find out more at the Some Prints website

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Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Lomo LC-A+ White limited edition camera set

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We have featured the Lomo LC-A+, not least when it celebrated 25 years last year. Well, it’s 26 this year and the camera that started the whole Lomography thing off is back as the Lomo LC-A+ White.

It’s quite a package too. This Soviet-era 35mm camera still has that Russian Minitar 1 f/2.8 32mm lens, but this time comes with a white camera body with white leather detailing that’s ‘inspired by a Japanese garden’. There’s also a multiple exposure switch for easy, real-time double-exposure, expanded film ISO settings from 100 to 1600, a cable release thread for shake-free night-time and indoor shooting and a hot shoe for external flash.

Oh yes, there’s also a cool matching white case and the option to upgrade to allsorts of extras, some of which are pictured over the page. Only 1,000 worldwide, it’s priced at £379.

Find out more at the Lomography website

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Five of the best: Vintage camera apps for Apple’s iPhone

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As retro as we all like to be, it’s useful to have a modern handset and we’re guessing many of you currently use Apple’s iPhone. But the iPhone can be retro too, especially when it comes to photography. In fact, there are so many retro camera apps out there, we thought we would sort out the good from the bad.

Specifically, picking out what are, in our opinion, the five best vintage camera apps for the iPhone.

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1. Hipstamatic

It’s the star of the show, at least in terms of sales. It comes with three rolls of vintage-style film (simulated of course). plus a selection of lenses and flashes for the initial price. Once you’re in, you can buy more, as well as share via the social networks and if you love your work lots, you can even order your analogue prints.

It’s the market leader for good reason and is easy to use. But unless you start spending, you might get a little bored of the limited options fairly soon.

We like: Ease of use, finished and the options to share.
Not so sure about: Cost of add-ons and how quickly we got tired of the initial set up.

Price: £1.19
Find out more about Hipstamatic

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Categories / Film and TV

Trailer for 60s-based remake of Brighton Rock now online

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At last (but still well ahead of the February 4th 2011 release date), we have the trailer for the remake of Brighton Rock.

As you might well know, this is an updated remake, the original era being shifted by 30 years or so to the early 1960s, throwing in some parka-clad mods and scooters for added effect. Check it out now below:


 

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