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The Movie: "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"
Where You Can Stream It: The Roku Channel, Plex
The Pitch: John Waters was once quoted as saying that Russ Meyer's 1965 violence epic, "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!," was "beyond a doubt, the best movie ever made. It is possibly better than any film that will be made in the future." It's difficult to argue with him. "Pussycat" is, in many ways, the purest distillation of cinema. On what might be its most basic level, films serve as a reflection of our own prurient desires reflected back at us. They exist to indulge our appetites for life's simplest, most lascivious things. We want to see violence. We want salacious, soap opera-like stories and brazen,...
The Movie: "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"
Where You Can Stream It: The Roku Channel, Plex
The Pitch: John Waters was once quoted as saying that Russ Meyer's 1965 violence epic, "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!," was "beyond a doubt, the best movie ever made. It is possibly better than any film that will be made in the future." It's difficult to argue with him. "Pussycat" is, in many ways, the purest distillation of cinema. On what might be its most basic level, films serve as a reflection of our own prurient desires reflected back at us. They exist to indulge our appetites for life's simplest, most lascivious things. We want to see violence. We want salacious, soap opera-like stories and brazen,...
- 1/7/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: “I try to think big!’ says Tura Satana’s Varla in Russ Meyer’s cult classic Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!, and that’s exactly what Norman Reedus and AMC Studios plan to do.
The Walking Dead star’s bigbaldhead production company and AMC Studios are developing a small-screen series version of Meyer’s 1965 flick starring Satana, Lori Williams, Susan Bernard, Paul Trina, Haji and Stuart Lancaster, I have learned. The project has the full backing of the Meyer estate.
Still in the early stages, the project comes under the two-year first-look deal Reedus and his banner inked with the studio in September last year. Utilizing the movie’s tale of a trio of badass go-go dancers on a cash-fueled rampage through the desert, Faster Pussycat the TV show aims to pay homage to the original but also go beyond the fast cars and karate kicks to home in on...
The Walking Dead star’s bigbaldhead production company and AMC Studios are developing a small-screen series version of Meyer’s 1965 flick starring Satana, Lori Williams, Susan Bernard, Paul Trina, Haji and Stuart Lancaster, I have learned. The project has the full backing of the Meyer estate.
Still in the early stages, the project comes under the two-year first-look deal Reedus and his banner inked with the studio in September last year. Utilizing the movie’s tale of a trio of badass go-go dancers on a cash-fueled rampage through the desert, Faster Pussycat the TV show aims to pay homage to the original but also go beyond the fast cars and karate kicks to home in on...
- 5/24/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Often exhibited in grindhouses and “art” houses under its original title Rope of Flesh, this was nudie-cutie auteur Russ Meyer’s second dramatic effort following his groundbreaker, Lorna. It’s a violent rough-and-tumble rural melodrama overflowing with lots of, um, pulchritude. The Meyer stock company is back, along with various pneumatic lovelies and some memorable grotesques. A true independent, Meyer pioneered the expansion of the Us censorship envelope through his own inimitable directorial and editing style.
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- 2/19/2020
- by TFH Team
- Trailers from Hell
So, the brave men in white have put in a typically mediocre performance at the World Cup yet again and cut their holiday short, arriving home to derision and questions about where it all went wrong. Despite the poor summer of sport for the Brits continuing into tennis and rugby, we do have a second chance at World Cup redemption on our own turf, in 2015.
England Rugby, as a team, have been rebuilding and re-nurturing youth and talent over the last few years, and have finally got a squad that will not only compete, but also have a damn good chance of winning. And this is no football-esque over hyping of the World Cup. England, on home soil, and with the squad depth we have now, are in a good position to take the trophy.
Yes, we have been drawn in the ‘Pool of Death’ alongside Australia, Wales and Fiji,...
England Rugby, as a team, have been rebuilding and re-nurturing youth and talent over the last few years, and have finally got a squad that will not only compete, but also have a damn good chance of winning. And this is no football-esque over hyping of the World Cup. England, on home soil, and with the squad depth we have now, are in a good position to take the trophy.
Yes, we have been drawn in the ‘Pool of Death’ alongside Australia, Wales and Fiji,...
- 7/6/2014
- by Joseph Wood
- Obsessed with Film
Date: Saturday, November 9 Venue: Twickenham Kick Off: 14:30
England put in a strong performance against Australia to win 20 – 13. The home side were strong defensively and were patient in attack, making sure they took points when they were available. Mike Brown had a man of the match performance at full back while Chris Robshaw validated his selection as captain at flanker.
Both sides showed some inconsistency in their games but England showed enough to guarantee victory against a side that put up a very strong test against the Lions in the summer. With the World Cup next year England will be hoping to carry on their form into the rest of the autumn internationals.
Stuart Lancaster made a point about winning all of the games his side play and continuing good form by arguing that they want to overtake South Africa in the world rankings.
“If we can keep our winning record up,...
England put in a strong performance against Australia to win 20 – 13. The home side were strong defensively and were patient in attack, making sure they took points when they were available. Mike Brown had a man of the match performance at full back while Chris Robshaw validated his selection as captain at flanker.
Both sides showed some inconsistency in their games but England showed enough to guarantee victory against a side that put up a very strong test against the Lions in the summer. With the World Cup next year England will be hoping to carry on their form into the rest of the autumn internationals.
Stuart Lancaster made a point about winning all of the games his side play and continuing good form by arguing that they want to overtake South Africa in the world rankings.
“If we can keep our winning record up,...
- 11/8/2013
- by Nathan P. Gibson
- Obsessed with Film
Date: Saturday, November 2 Venue: Twickenham Kick Off: 14:30
The autumn internationals have become a steadfast tradition in Rugby Union. They offer northern hemisphere national teams a chance to test themselves against their southern hemisphere counterparts. These test matches are fiercely competed and offer an important platform for players to stake claims for upcoming tournaments.
This year’s tests have added importance for England. They are set to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and will want to show that they can compete against the very best. Victories in the upcoming fixtures will provide valuable momentum ahead of the Six Nations in 2014 and the World Cup the year after. This momentum can be vital in achieving success. Clive Woodward, who was head coach when England won the World Cup in 2003, when speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live spoke about how important getting a run of wins is.
“If you keep winning...
The autumn internationals have become a steadfast tradition in Rugby Union. They offer northern hemisphere national teams a chance to test themselves against their southern hemisphere counterparts. These test matches are fiercely competed and offer an important platform for players to stake claims for upcoming tournaments.
This year’s tests have added importance for England. They are set to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and will want to show that they can compete against the very best. Victories in the upcoming fixtures will provide valuable momentum ahead of the Six Nations in 2014 and the World Cup the year after. This momentum can be vital in achieving success. Clive Woodward, who was head coach when England won the World Cup in 2003, when speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live spoke about how important getting a run of wins is.
“If you keep winning...
- 11/2/2013
- by Nathan P. Gibson
- Obsessed with Film
Ahead of Saturday’s fixture between England and Italy, O2 have unveiled the latest episode of their excellent online series Inside Line, offering another behind the scenes look into the England camp ahead of the big game.
Following on from the France game, which brought a third Rbs 6 Nations win in a row for Stuart Lancaster’s men, Billy Twelvetrees and Dan Cole analyse the threat that Italy pose in this week’s O2 Inside Line. Playercam focuses on Geoff Parling who heads to the team kitchen to show off his dubious veg chopping abilities and the unsung hero of the team – the mascot, Mr England, on cheering on the team.
The Italians have been something of a surprise package this tournament, and England will have to set themselves up with discipline to capitalise on the first three victories of this year’s competition.
You can see the full video below…...
Following on from the France game, which brought a third Rbs 6 Nations win in a row for Stuart Lancaster’s men, Billy Twelvetrees and Dan Cole analyse the threat that Italy pose in this week’s O2 Inside Line. Playercam focuses on Geoff Parling who heads to the team kitchen to show off his dubious veg chopping abilities and the unsung hero of the team – the mascot, Mr England, on cheering on the team.
The Italians have been something of a surprise package this tournament, and England will have to set themselves up with discipline to capitalise on the first three victories of this year’s competition.
You can see the full video below…...
- 3/7/2013
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Stuart Lancaster will not strip the England squad bare today by making a full team's worth of changes to the elite roster, as he did in his first act as national coach a year ago. It is a sure sign of the progress made under the Cumbrian's stewardship, which has been an object lesson in quiet assurance, that he can happily approach the forthcoming Six Nations jamboree with a familiar party, most of whom are young enough to have legitimate designs on the home-town World Cup in 2015.
- 1/8/2013
- The Independent - Film
England faces South Africa in the second test of this three game series. After losing last week in Durban, Stuart Lancaster’s men must win on Saturday to draw the series and take it to a winner takes all game next week. Leave your predictions or comments either in the comments below or as always on Twitter @ballintouch
England’s best chance of beating South Africa on this tour was probably last week, at sea level against a side with barely a week’s preparation together and several new caps. The result if you missed it was a narrow 22-17 loss for Stuart Lancaster’s men that showed some encouraging stuff that ultimately fell short.
The next game this Saturday is in Johannesburg at Ellis Park, a stadium renowned for being at altitude and a happy hunting ground for South Africans, especially in 1995. Besides the extra week of getting-to-know-you time...
England’s best chance of beating South Africa on this tour was probably last week, at sea level against a side with barely a week’s preparation together and several new caps. The result if you missed it was a narrow 22-17 loss for Stuart Lancaster’s men that showed some encouraging stuff that ultimately fell short.
The next game this Saturday is in Johannesburg at Ellis Park, a stadium renowned for being at altitude and a happy hunting ground for South Africans, especially in 1995. Besides the extra week of getting-to-know-you time...
- 6/15/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
The Russ Meyer Show Featuring Kitten Natividad takes place in St. Louis this Friday, June 15th at The Way Out Club. Details at the end of this article.
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Russell Albion “Russ” Meyer was born in California in 1922 and spent WWII as a combat photographer. In 1953 Playboy magazine debuted and Meyer was one of its first centerfold photographers. Meyer had a knack, and a passion, for photographing gorgeous, busty women and felt that the gals in the nudist camp movies that were popular in the ’50s were far too plain-looking for his tastes. In 1959, Meyer scraped together $24,000 and made The Immoral Mr. Teas, a quaint, colorful, and cartoonish movie about a nerdy fellow whose life is constantly interrupted by beautiful large-breasted women in various stages of undress. There was no sex in Meyer’s film and he made no pretense of presenting nudity as a lifestyle choice,...
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, and Tom Stockman
Russell Albion “Russ” Meyer was born in California in 1922 and spent WWII as a combat photographer. In 1953 Playboy magazine debuted and Meyer was one of its first centerfold photographers. Meyer had a knack, and a passion, for photographing gorgeous, busty women and felt that the gals in the nudist camp movies that were popular in the ’50s were far too plain-looking for his tastes. In 1959, Meyer scraped together $24,000 and made The Immoral Mr. Teas, a quaint, colorful, and cartoonish movie about a nerdy fellow whose life is constantly interrupted by beautiful large-breasted women in various stages of undress. There was no sex in Meyer’s film and he made no pretense of presenting nudity as a lifestyle choice,...
- 6/12/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Having ridden a wave of support since taking charge as caretaker and then full time, the honeymoon period will be well and truly over on Saturday for Stuart Lancaster as he unleashes his young guns on South Africa in Durban for the first Test of the three match series. Let us know your thoughts on the team or predictions for Saturday either in the messages below or on Twitter @ballintouch
For all their hospitality off the pitch,South Africa will be far from welcoming on it. Any fresh faced men in white who pause to take in the moment, be it their first cap or trip to the Southern Hemisphere, will find themselves flattened by a tsunami of South African aggression. If you ain’t local, you’re in trouble.
Counting in England’s favour is that this is Heyneke Meyer’s first game in charge and there are also...
For all their hospitality off the pitch,South Africa will be far from welcoming on it. Any fresh faced men in white who pause to take in the moment, be it their first cap or trip to the Southern Hemisphere, will find themselves flattened by a tsunami of South African aggression. If you ain’t local, you’re in trouble.
Counting in England’s favour is that this is Heyneke Meyer’s first game in charge and there are also...
- 6/7/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
Our rugby columnist recounts the day he made the lengthy journey to the home of London Wasps to watch Newcastle Falcons have one last unlikely stab at avoiding relegation. This is his story.
If you were there or watched the game, let us know your thoughts as usual in the comments below or on Twitter @ballintouch.
It is one of those sensations that dulls with the passing of time and the entry into adulthood, but there is no doubt that by and large, everyone was dreading their first day at ‘big school’. Having risen to the top of the tree in middle school, as a prepubescent youth having enjoyed six weeks of summer freedom, that date circled on the family calendar looms larger and larger until it is but a day away for all of us.
The following morning you will have to rise at an unfathomable hour to dress in your uniform,...
If you were there or watched the game, let us know your thoughts as usual in the comments below or on Twitter @ballintouch.
It is one of those sensations that dulls with the passing of time and the entry into adulthood, but there is no doubt that by and large, everyone was dreading their first day at ‘big school’. Having risen to the top of the tree in middle school, as a prepubescent youth having enjoyed six weeks of summer freedom, that date circled on the family calendar looms larger and larger until it is but a day away for all of us.
The following morning you will have to rise at an unfathomable hour to dress in your uniform,...
- 5/9/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
Our rugby columnist Jeff Ball discusses why the Rfu should be applauded for, for once, making the easy decision. Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or on Twitter @BallInTouch
Imagine you take over someone else’s job on a short term basis after they leave in fairly acrimonious circumstances, straight away surpassing the expectations set by the mess your predecessor left, but still you won’t be given it full time for the one attribute you cannot possibly do anything about. Then, imagine you have to undertake a laborious interview process all the while beavering away in what is the busiest time of year for your job with the whole of your customer base critiquing everything you do. Next, imagine surpassing their expectations, and everyone else’s, and leading your charges to results and performances that get better with every passing week and your main rival...
Imagine you take over someone else’s job on a short term basis after they leave in fairly acrimonious circumstances, straight away surpassing the expectations set by the mess your predecessor left, but still you won’t be given it full time for the one attribute you cannot possibly do anything about. Then, imagine you have to undertake a laborious interview process all the while beavering away in what is the busiest time of year for your job with the whole of your customer base critiquing everything you do. Next, imagine surpassing their expectations, and everyone else’s, and leading your charges to results and performances that get better with every passing week and your main rival...
- 3/29/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
In an interview with the Independent newspaper this morning, former England manager Glenn Hoddle who almost led his nation to victory in the Euro ’96 tournament on home soil seemed to suggest that he would be ready to step into the breach to manage England at this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament:
When asked if he felt he had unfinished business with the Fa, he responded with the following loaded answer:”If I were to die tomorrow, my life would be incomplete.” So, could he manage England again?
“Would I get that opportunity? Probably not. But I don’t dwell on the past and, if we fast-forward to the present, I think we have a batch of players capable of going to the Euros and doing well. I find it a very interesting moment. Because Stuart Pearce, Harry Redknapp, Roy Hodgson, myself – anyone – who went to the tournament with the status of...
When asked if he felt he had unfinished business with the Fa, he responded with the following loaded answer:”If I were to die tomorrow, my life would be incomplete.” So, could he manage England again?
“Would I get that opportunity? Probably not. But I don’t dwell on the past and, if we fast-forward to the present, I think we have a batch of players capable of going to the Euros and doing well. I find it a very interesting moment. Because Stuart Pearce, Harry Redknapp, Roy Hodgson, myself – anyone – who went to the tournament with the status of...
- 3/26/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Ireland travelled to a damp Twickenham as England looked to secure an previously unthinkable runners-up medal with their young and inexperienced side. Let us know your thoughts on the game either in the comments below or on Twitter @BallinTouch
With the destination of the Six Nations Trophy already decided, this was a battle for second place. Like in Cardiff the weather was a bit grim, a sheen of rain lying on the pitch.
The first scrum of the game yielded an immediate penalty for England which Farrell slid over for the three points. It was to be a telling omen for the afternoon.
Ireland’s first chance came after a series of turnovers for both sides ended up in the mitts of Keith Earls, the centre causing the Twickenham crowd to catch their breath with his speed before ignoring the man outside and ending up enveloped in the arms of the covering Ben Foden.
With the destination of the Six Nations Trophy already decided, this was a battle for second place. Like in Cardiff the weather was a bit grim, a sheen of rain lying on the pitch.
The first scrum of the game yielded an immediate penalty for England which Farrell slid over for the three points. It was to be a telling omen for the afternoon.
Ireland’s first chance came after a series of turnovers for both sides ended up in the mitts of Keith Earls, the centre causing the Twickenham crowd to catch their breath with his speed before ignoring the man outside and ending up enveloped in the arms of the covering Ben Foden.
- 3/17/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
With France on course for a Grand Slam, England travelled to Paris looking to make amends for a narrow loss against Wales in the last round.
With England having made steady progress this tournament, the trip to Paris had been highlighted as the most difficult challenge for Stuart Lancaster’s men in this year’s Six Nations. England started brightly with a break by Lee Dickson, much like Chris Ashton was making last year off the inside shoulder, but there wasn’t the support and the move broke down. An early high, wide and short drop goal from Beauxis when nothing was on gave an indication of what we could expect from the French half backs.
The sight of Dylan Hartley popping up at the first scrum would have worried England scrum coach Graham Rowntree and amissed penalty kick quickly followed by a conceded penalty on the England try line did nothing for English nerves.
With England having made steady progress this tournament, the trip to Paris had been highlighted as the most difficult challenge for Stuart Lancaster’s men in this year’s Six Nations. England started brightly with a break by Lee Dickson, much like Chris Ashton was making last year off the inside shoulder, but there wasn’t the support and the move broke down. An early high, wide and short drop goal from Beauxis when nothing was on gave an indication of what we could expect from the French half backs.
The sight of Dylan Hartley popping up at the first scrum would have worried England scrum coach Graham Rowntree and amissed penalty kick quickly followed by a conceded penalty on the England try line did nothing for English nerves.
- 3/11/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
England cross the Channel for their fifth game of the tournament as they take on France at the Stade Francais this Sunday at 3pm.
Despite the constant media buzz of speculation over the future of his role as England manager, Stuart Lancaster has insisted it is business as normal and picked the same side that just lost to Wales in the last round as he continued to show faith in a side that sees Lee Dickson, Ben Morgan and Geoff Parling make their second starts, while Farrell continues at fly half.
The loyalty to those players who had served him so well so far this tournament meant that Charlie Hodgson returns to the bench after a hand injury meaning Toby Flood was sent back to his club, much to the consternation of the Tigers coaching staff.
Despite their criticisms, Flood has yet to show sparkling form that could justify a place in the starting xv,...
Despite the constant media buzz of speculation over the future of his role as England manager, Stuart Lancaster has insisted it is business as normal and picked the same side that just lost to Wales in the last round as he continued to show faith in a side that sees Lee Dickson, Ben Morgan and Geoff Parling make their second starts, while Farrell continues at fly half.
The loyalty to those players who had served him so well so far this tournament meant that Charlie Hodgson returns to the bench after a hand injury meaning Toby Flood was sent back to his club, much to the consternation of the Tigers coaching staff.
Despite their criticisms, Flood has yet to show sparkling form that could justify a place in the starting xv,...
- 3/10/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
England vs Wales in the Six Nations has always been regarded as a blood and thunder tie. With over a ton of muscle mass in the two sides’ back five alone, plus Leigh Halfpenny, you can add ‘titanic’ to the list of words to describe it. ‘Guile’ may not be applicable to this Welsh backline when compared to those of 70s folklore (and distinctly absent from English rugby history in its entirety), but ‘dynamism’ certainly is – and that is what separates these two teams coming into the game.
Six tries and a devastating display of attacking prowess, in particular from George North, have launched Wales into the position of favourites; not just for this game, but for the whole tournament. Everything has been done at pace and to devastating effect and for all their power, speed and brute strength, the marshalling abilities of Rhys Priestland and Halfpenny have seen the...
Six tries and a devastating display of attacking prowess, in particular from George North, have launched Wales into the position of favourites; not just for this game, but for the whole tournament. Everything has been done at pace and to devastating effect and for all their power, speed and brute strength, the marshalling abilities of Rhys Priestland and Halfpenny have seen the...
- 2/25/2012
- by Tom Roberts
- Obsessed with Film
Ball In Touch: Our rugby columnist Jeff Ball explains now the deadline for applications has passed, who is in the running for the England job and what Stuart Lancaster needs to do to make it his, plus other topics. Join us on Twitter @BallInTouch to continue the discussion about these and more.
Trying to be Top of the Class
With the deadline for applications now passed, all those who want the top job of coaching England will now have to sit and wait for the Rfu the go through the CVs and for Stuart Lancaster to finish his extended interview that is the Six Nations.
However, given the fact the front runners and favourites have slowly slipped away, to paraphrase Henry Ford it now seems to be a case of ‘you can have any coach you want, as long as it is Mallett’.
The ex-Italy Coach Nick Mallett has long...
Trying to be Top of the Class
With the deadline for applications now passed, all those who want the top job of coaching England will now have to sit and wait for the Rfu the go through the CVs and for Stuart Lancaster to finish his extended interview that is the Six Nations.
However, given the fact the front runners and favourites have slowly slipped away, to paraphrase Henry Ford it now seems to be a case of ‘you can have any coach you want, as long as it is Mallett’.
The ex-Italy Coach Nick Mallett has long...
- 2/18/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
Ball In Touch: Scotland took on England in Murrayfield, as the English looked to win in Scotland for the first time since 2004. Let us know what you thought of the game or anything else either in the comments below or on Twitter @Ballintouch and remember to use our handy beginners A-z guide to rugby
England travelled North of the border with 233 caps between the starting Xv compared to 499 caps shared amongst their Scottish cousins, a telling statistic. The media has been fixated with the youth on this England side, brimming with debutants, that makes them such a mystery.
The atmosphere and the start was electric, thumping hits flying in as both sides looked to put down a marker. An early scrum saw the English show signs of strain, before a penalty for holding on by Scottish winger Jones saw Owen Farrell, one of several making their debut, turndown a kickable...
England travelled North of the border with 233 caps between the starting Xv compared to 499 caps shared amongst their Scottish cousins, a telling statistic. The media has been fixated with the youth on this England side, brimming with debutants, that makes them such a mystery.
The atmosphere and the start was electric, thumping hits flying in as both sides looked to put down a marker. An early scrum saw the English show signs of strain, before a penalty for holding on by Scottish winger Jones saw Owen Farrell, one of several making their debut, turndown a kickable...
- 2/4/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
The Rfu announced the new England Elite Performance Squad on Wednesday, revealing the names of those expected to take England forward into the Six Nations.
The squad has 15 players who were not in New Zealand, with the older heads of Mike Tindall and Nick Easter failing to make the cut.
Nine players are uncapped, with the likes of Own Farrell and Ben Morgan getting their chance as has been predicted in the media for some weeks now. Four others have one cap to their name, in the form of Mouritz Botha, Charlie Sharples, Chris Robshaw and Joe Simpson.
Other players getting a chance include young Harlequins prop Joe Marler, who is likely to celebrate with a typically outrageous hair style, the perennial nearly man Phil Dowson in the back row, alongside fellow Saint Calum Clark, raising the prospect of a all Northampton Back row with Tom Wood.
Louis Deacon is...
The squad has 15 players who were not in New Zealand, with the older heads of Mike Tindall and Nick Easter failing to make the cut.
Nine players are uncapped, with the likes of Own Farrell and Ben Morgan getting their chance as has been predicted in the media for some weeks now. Four others have one cap to their name, in the form of Mouritz Botha, Charlie Sharples, Chris Robshaw and Joe Simpson.
Other players getting a chance include young Harlequins prop Joe Marler, who is likely to celebrate with a typically outrageous hair style, the perennial nearly man Phil Dowson in the back row, alongside fellow Saint Calum Clark, raising the prospect of a all Northampton Back row with Tom Wood.
Louis Deacon is...
- 1/11/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
Ball In Touch: The latest edition of WhatCulture’s first regular rugby column by our rugby correspondent, Jeff Ball. With the new England Elite Performance Squad to be announced on Wednesday, we discuss who is likely to be picked.
England Reborn
A new year traditionally is seen as a fresh start, an opportunity to clear out the clutter and begin again. Therefore is it particularly apt England will be naming a new Elite Performance Squad (Eps) for the forthcoming Six Nations with 2012 barely two weeks old.
With what has went before dissipating into the haze of 2011, a wave of mid-season optimism is washing over the England set-up, a curious sensation given it is a feeling normally only seen around clubhouses in the middle of summer as boots are dusted down for the start of pre-season.
The man at the middle of this mood is Stuart Lancaster, king-in-waiting whilst the king...
England Reborn
A new year traditionally is seen as a fresh start, an opportunity to clear out the clutter and begin again. Therefore is it particularly apt England will be naming a new Elite Performance Squad (Eps) for the forthcoming Six Nations with 2012 barely two weeks old.
With what has went before dissipating into the haze of 2011, a wave of mid-season optimism is washing over the England set-up, a curious sensation given it is a feeling normally only seen around clubhouses in the middle of summer as boots are dusted down for the start of pre-season.
The man at the middle of this mood is Stuart Lancaster, king-in-waiting whilst the king...
- 1/10/2012
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
Ball In Touch Special: Our rugby columnist Jeff Ball responds to the shocking details leaked from England’s failed Rugby World Cup Campaign. For further comment on this story and more follow @BallInTouch on Twitter
More money, less respect
“He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.”
Another country, another century, and yet the words of American founding father Benjamin Franklin hold just as much meaning now as the fallout from England’s Rugby World Cup campaign gets worse.
England rugby PR machine hit another iceberg with the revelation in the Times that the England squad was beset by divisions and greed with the rugby far down the list of priorities for some.
The news comes from leaked reports into the campaign in New Zealand and it is car crash reading that gives momentum and explanation to why Martin Johnson resigned last week.
More money, less respect
“He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.”
Another country, another century, and yet the words of American founding father Benjamin Franklin hold just as much meaning now as the fallout from England’s Rugby World Cup campaign gets worse.
England rugby PR machine hit another iceberg with the revelation in the Times that the England squad was beset by divisions and greed with the rugby far down the list of priorities for some.
The news comes from leaked reports into the campaign in New Zealand and it is car crash reading that gives momentum and explanation to why Martin Johnson resigned last week.
- 11/23/2011
- by Jeff Ball
- Obsessed with Film
I don’t know about you, but when someone mentions the term “Cinematic Female Badass”, I think if Tura Satana’s role of Varla in Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! Sure, there have been recent female badasses that have graced the silver screen, but no one was as seductive and menacing as Varla. I had the chance to meet her a few times back in 2008 in Toronto and here in St. Louis. My friend Tom Stockman even helped bring her to the Way Out Club to hang out, watch Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and even judge a burlesque contest. I’m truly saddened to give you the news that Tura Satana has passed on. The star of Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and Astro-Zombies died yesterday at 5pm in Reno, Nv at the age of 75. When I met her 3 years ago she was still full of spunk and didn’t take shit from anyone.
- 2/5/2011
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
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