Articles written by Martyn Coppack

Music Bootlegs are an alternative way of collecting your favourite artists music. It can also map out a music career from a different perspective.

Jun 23, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

Writing an essay can be a daunting task. This article will look at a few ways of making it easier.

Jun 17, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

Vuvuzelas are everywhere at the World Cup. So much so that there are calls to ban them from football matches.

Jun 16, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

With 3D Cinema now big business this article explores the future for this medium and whether it will replace normal 2D film.

Jun 14, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

A review of the new album from psychedelic musicians MGMT. It represents a departure from pop singles to a more 60's influenced sound.

Jun 10, 2010 - Martyn Coppack

Las Vegas band The Killers have just released their third album. After the first two where do they go now and do they succeed. In a word...yes.

Dec 1, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here returns once more to the screens offering celebrities a chance to prove their mettle in the jungle.

Nov 18, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

The end of the 1960's seen the rise of the counter-culture movement in America and with it came Easy Rider signaling a change in Hollywood.

Nov 14, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

It the penultimate night of Most Hainted Live and it is still unclear whether the ghosts are real or the programme is a well orchestrated scam.

Oct 30, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

North Wales Hospital in Denbigh is the focus for Most Haunted Live. Will they find what they are looking for or is it an elaborate scam.

Oct 26, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is a fictional account of infamous murderess Grace Marks. It presents the reader with the facts while sticking to a fictional background.

Oct 7, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

After the return to past glories with their previous album it seems like Oasis have slipped up once again. Psychedelic leanings replace the rockier elements.

Oct 2, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

Since its release Donnie Darko has gained popularity through word of mouth and can now be seen as the epitome of cult film making.

Sep 23, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

Keyboardist Rick Wright from Pink Floyd has passed away. Founder of one of the biggest bands ever, he has left an untouchable legacy.

Sep 15, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

Already labelled by one magazine as the most important band around today Vampire Weekend have become a big success on the back of their debut album and live shows.

Sep 15, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

George Romero's classic zombie film was a low budget film which had a huge impact on the horror fraternity. Apart from the horror it had ideas new to the genre.

Aug 13, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

The 1922 film Nosferatu introduced the horror film fraternity to its first great vampire. The impact was tremendous with countless imitations following.

Jul 31, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

The second film in this list deals with a road trip in the Southern state of Texas which ends in carnage for the group of young people. The Slasher genre is born.

Jul 28, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

In 1973 a horror film was released which becam a landmark in cinematic horror. The story of a young girls demonic possession shocked audiences worldwide.

Jul 26, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

REM have just released their new album to mass acclaim and is touted as a return to form. A good album...yes...return to form?...did they lose it?

Jul 25, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

The Searchers marks a turning point for Westerns in its depiction of American attitudes to racial hatred. Social attitudes pervade on a genre imbued with racism.

Jul 22, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

English Ministers have set out plans to teach Shakespeare in English classes to children as young as five. This raises questions about what is appropriate for children.

Jul 11, 2008 - Martyn Coppack

The Verve finally return to the British festival scene by playing the closing night on the famous Pyramid stage at Glastonbury festival.

Jul 7, 2008 - Martyn Coppack