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Out of Left Field brings you the popular and fringe culture podcast, 5282, concentrating on Music, Film and Television.
Each episode we explore a general topic such as 'Were The Beatles a folk band?', or discuss a particular creative, such as Annette Peacock. Once a month, we produce a recommendations episode containing material you may have heard of and much you've never come across. No remote region of creativity is overlooked as hosts Kevin Petch, Rob Wood, Phil Todd and David Benn explore culture through the 1950's to the early 1980's.
Plus everything after then.
And most of what happened back to... well, pretty much the end of the Younger Dryas.
Plus the occasional guest interview and performance.
We dedicate this page to William Astbury, who started this journey with us, but sadly passed away in 2024.
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5282 Season 1: Ep. 9
21st March 2024 - 0 comments
21st March 2024 - 0 comments
TV on the Big Screen, Jane Arden and Jack Bond
Published: Monday, March 18, 2024
Two major features this week. Kevin tackles American TV series that have been adapted for cinema. In a future episode we will cover British TV to film. In our second feature we discuss the collaboration between Jane Arden and Jack Bond. Their films are deeply provocative, feature graphic sex and violence, and can be a very tough watch.
Sadly we only have time for obvious recommendations, and two film reviews.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/tv-on-the-big-screen-jane-arden-and-jack-bond
Published: Monday, March 18, 2024
Two major features this week. Kevin tackles American TV series that have been adapted for cinema. In a future episode we will cover British TV to film. In our second feature we discuss the collaboration between Jane Arden and Jack Bond. Their films are deeply provocative, feature graphic sex and violence, and can be a very tough watch.
Sadly we only have time for obvious recommendations, and two film reviews.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/tv-on-the-big-screen-jane-arden-and-jack-bond
5282 Season 1: Ep. 8
11th March 2024 - 0 comments
11th March 2024 - 0 comments
Louise Brooks Special
Published: Monday, March 11, 2024
The first of this seasons specials. A whole episode exploring the career, life and lasting legacy of 20's icon Louise Brooks. Kevin takes us through every stage of her life and the team discuss her films, relationships and achievements.
We keep the recommendations going in this episode, promoting old and new material for you to explore.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/louise-brooks-special
Published: Monday, March 11, 2024
The first of this seasons specials. A whole episode exploring the career, life and lasting legacy of 20's icon Louise Brooks. Kevin takes us through every stage of her life and the team discuss her films, relationships and achievements.
We keep the recommendations going in this episode, promoting old and new material for you to explore.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/louise-brooks-special
5282 Season 1: Ep.7
04th March 2024 - 0 comments
04th March 2024 - 0 comments
Film Remakes and Bowie Films Part 2
Published: Monday, March 4, 2024
Barely pausing for breath Kevin and Bill continue the two features started in episode 6; Film remakes, and the film acting credits of David Bowie. What's the deal with Nicolas Cage? What is Bowie's shortest cameo? Why does Dave go on about sequels?
Plus recommendations and reviews including Nico 1988. That alone should encourage you to listen.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/film-remakes-and-bowie-films-pt-2
Published: Monday, March 4, 2024
Barely pausing for breath Kevin and Bill continue the two features started in episode 6; Film remakes, and the film acting credits of David Bowie. What's the deal with Nicolas Cage? What is Bowie's shortest cameo? Why does Dave go on about sequels?
Plus recommendations and reviews including Nico 1988. That alone should encourage you to listen.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/film-remakes-and-bowie-films-pt-2
5282 Season 1: Ep. 6
26th February 2024 - 0 comments
26th February 2024 - 0 comments
Film Remakes and Bowie Films
Published: Monday, February 26, 2024
Our focus this week is on films. In our first feature, we consider originals vs remakes. Kevin takes us through the silent era, biblical epics, westerns and musicals. Then the focus switches to the film (and TV) appearances of David Bowie through to 1986. The second part of each of these topics will be in episode 7.
In our recommendations we cover dream pop, feminist art and Baroque music. And aliens.
But no mention of German synth music this episode. We are losing our touch.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/film-remakes-and-bowie-films
Published: Monday, February 26, 2024
Our focus this week is on films. In our first feature, we consider originals vs remakes. Kevin takes us through the silent era, biblical epics, westerns and musicals. Then the focus switches to the film (and TV) appearances of David Bowie through to 1986. The second part of each of these topics will be in episode 7.
In our recommendations we cover dream pop, feminist art and Baroque music. And aliens.
But no mention of German synth music this episode. We are losing our touch.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/film-remakes-and-bowie-films
5282 Season 1: Ep.5
21st February 2024 - 0 comments
21st February 2024 - 0 comments
Long Gaps and Lindsay Anderson
Published: Monday, February 20th, 2024
Some recording artists are prolific, others one hit wonders. What about those who release their first and second albums decades apart or take a break?
We also discuss the film career of Lindsay Anderson, the British film, documentary and theatre director famous for his satirical trilogy commencing in 1968 with 'if....'.
As always we suggest a wide range of music, film and art for you to look up.
And Bill goes for a short walk in a park.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/long-gaps-and-lindsay-anderson
Published: Monday, February 20th, 2024
Some recording artists are prolific, others one hit wonders. What about those who release their first and second albums decades apart or take a break?
We also discuss the film career of Lindsay Anderson, the British film, documentary and theatre director famous for his satirical trilogy commencing in 1968 with 'if....'.
As always we suggest a wide range of music, film and art for you to look up.
And Bill goes for a short walk in a park.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/long-gaps-and-lindsay-anderson
5282 Season 1: Ep. 4
12th February 2024 - 0 comments
12th February 2024 - 0 comments
Box Sets and Kevin Ayers
Published: Monday, February 12, 2024
Episode 4 already. The panel have views, some strong, on box sets. Kevin and Bill discuss the career of quixotic musician Kevin Ayers. And Dave confirms he has never been to Poughkeepsie, in fact he has no idea where it is.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/box-sets-and-kevin-ayers
Published: Monday, February 12, 2024
Episode 4 already. The panel have views, some strong, on box sets. Kevin and Bill discuss the career of quixotic musician Kevin Ayers. And Dave confirms he has never been to Poughkeepsie, in fact he has no idea where it is.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/box-sets-and-kevin-ayers
5282 Season1: Ep.3
07th February 2024 - 0 comments
07th February 2024 - 0 comments
Alt. Clockwork Orange and Leonora Carrington
Published: Monday, February 5, 2024
Flann O'Brien and The Pet Shop Boys compete with Ken Russell and Leonora Carrington for your attention and clicks. There are no losers, only ... er, culture. Kevin Petch and Bill Astbury discuss the alternative universe film version of A Clockwork Orange, originally slated to be directed by Russell. And the incredible talent of British surrealist Carrington is somehow crammed into twenty minutes. Plus Dave mixes up It Couldn't Happen Here and It Can't Happen Here.
Which is easily done.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/alt-clockwork-orange-and-leonora-carrington
Published: Monday, February 5, 2024
Flann O'Brien and The Pet Shop Boys compete with Ken Russell and Leonora Carrington for your attention and clicks. There are no losers, only ... er, culture. Kevin Petch and Bill Astbury discuss the alternative universe film version of A Clockwork Orange, originally slated to be directed by Russell. And the incredible talent of British surrealist Carrington is somehow crammed into twenty minutes. Plus Dave mixes up It Couldn't Happen Here and It Can't Happen Here.
Which is easily done.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/alt-clockwork-orange-and-leonora-carrington
5282 Season 1: Ep. 2
30th January 2024 - 0 comments
30th January 2024 - 0 comments
Were The Beatles a folk band and Michelangelo Antonioni
Published: Monday, January 29, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask were The Beatles a folk band? Surely it's a yes or no answer? In the second section they discuss the career and influence of Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni.
In between we recommend obvious and obscure bands, albums and films you might find time to listen to, watch or ignore.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/were-the-beatles-a-folk-band-and-michelangelo-antonioni
Published: Monday, January 29, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask were The Beatles a folk band? Surely it's a yes or no answer? In the second section they discuss the career and influence of Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni.
In between we recommend obvious and obscure bands, albums and films you might find time to listen to, watch or ignore.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/were-the-beatles-a-folk-band-and-michelangelo-antonioni
5282 Season 1: Ep. 1
30th January 2024 - 0 comments
30th January 2024 - 0 comments
Classic 1st albums and Mark Sturdy interview
Published: Monday, January 22, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask, which artists would be remembered if they had made only one album? Contenders include Captain Beefheart and Curved Air. And Kevin throws in a curve ball, to make the point. In the second section Kevin interviews Mark Sturdy to celebrate 20 years (and a bit) of Truth And Beauty: The Story Of Pulp.
In between we recommend obvious and obscure stuff you might find time to listen to, watch or thumb through.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/classic-1st-albums-and-mark-sturdy-interview
Published: Monday, January 22, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask, which artists would be remembered if they had made only one album? Contenders include Captain Beefheart and Curved Air. And Kevin throws in a curve ball, to make the point. In the second section Kevin interviews Mark Sturdy to celebrate 20 years (and a bit) of Truth And Beauty: The Story Of Pulp.
In between we recommend obvious and obscure stuff you might find time to listen to, watch or thumb through.
https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/classic-1st-albums-and-mark-sturdy-interview