Sexuality, masculinity, and childhood form an unholy thematic triumvirate in the work of Kirin J Callinan, who is about to release his debut album Embracism. Following a ferocious London show, he sat down with Josh Hall to discuss the split between his onstage and offstage personae
John Hughes was a comedy genius who perfectly captured the trails and tribulations of the American suburban teen. He created some of the most memorable films of the 80s including _The Breakfast Club_, _Christmas Vacation_, _Planes, Trains and Automobiles_ and _Ferris Bueller's Day Off_. Battleship Pretension's David Bax looks back on his legacy with a list of his top ten films.