# The Arts **URL:** https://www.sotonians.com/c/the-arts/26.md [Latest](https://www.sotonians.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.sotonians.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the The Arts category](https://www.sotonians.com/t/about-the-the-arts-category/433)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.sotonians.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2018 22:01 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/about-the-the-arts-category/433 "2018-06-20T22:01:25Z")
TV, film, music, gigs. It's all here --- ## [:netflix::prime\_video\_logo: Streaming Recommendations](https://www.sotonians.com/t/streaming-recommendations/5549)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 2050\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2026 16:53 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/streaming-recommendations/5549 "2026-10-22T16:53:18Z")
Need a good movie to fill the afternoon, preferably a thriller but not of cape swirling sword and sorcery variety. Suggest away. --- ## [😆 Comedy genius](https://www.sotonians.com/t/comedy-genius/3398)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 400\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2026 10:11 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/comedy-genius/3398 "2026-09-07T10:11:54Z")
This is the thread for comedy recommendations, particularly stuff that’s easy to watch online. My starter for ten is Three Fights, Two Weddings and a Funeral. There’s an earlier vid, Paul Calf’s Video Diary , which is … --- ## [📻 Podcast recommendations](https://www.sotonians.com/t/podcast-recommendations/1979)
**Author:** [@Intiniki](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Intiniki)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2024 14:29 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/podcast-recommendations/1979 "2024-05-19T14:29:26Z")
We have TV, film and music covered. Do we have a podcast thread that I cannot find in the 80 odd pages on here? Been dipping in and out of Scroobius Pips distraction pieces podcast for a while and now listening to Adam … --- ## [🗣 📖 Audiobooks Recommendations](https://www.sotonians.com/t/audiobooks-recommendations/2765)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2024 17:02 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/audiobooks-recommendations/2765 "2024-03-15T17:02:30Z")
We’re having an audiobooks thread. As perhaps one of the bigger car-bound people of this site, I get through quite a few of them, enough to start considering them an artform in their own right. In that spirit, my first … --- ## [Support Your Local Artists](https://www.sotonians.com/t/support-your-local-artists/6929)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 10:08 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/support-your-local-artists/6929 "2024-02-09T10:08:28Z")
I think most people who live in the Southampton area will have seen something in the media/social media about the street art of Southampton artist Will Rosie. His mosaic Squojis (square-emojis) started to appear aro… --- ## [🎨 Show us ya etchings](https://www.sotonians.com/t/show-us-ya-etchings/4255)
**Author:** [@Goatboy](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Goatboy)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2022 15:05 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/show-us-ya-etchings/4255 "2022-11-27T15:05:26Z")
Pop your favourite arty bits in here. A few people I follow on Twitter that I like: https://twitter.com/Mostafa\_Khodeir/status/1017376683802988545 https://twitter.com/kohei6620/status/951026889916694529 https://twitt… --- ## [Freaky sh\*t from the 70s and 80s... or stuff that is disturbing](https://www.sotonians.com/t/freaky-sh-t-from-the-70s-and-80s-or-stuff-that-is-disturbing/6225)
**Author:** [@Map-Of-Tasmania](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Map-Of-Tasmania)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 19:45 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/freaky-sh-t-from-the-70s-and-80s-or-stuff-that-is-disturbing/6225 "2021-08-06T19:45:34Z")
Ok… as a kid i remember I loved the HTV version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped with David McCallum… BUT… there was serious weird shit going down with the Title theme and despite it being set in Scotland and Irish … --- ## [🎼 🎥 Celebrations on a theme](https://www.sotonians.com/t/celebrations-on-a-theme/5952)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2021 20:30 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/celebrations-on-a-theme/5952 "2021-04-23T20:30:28Z")
For some reason, perhaps because of lockdown, I have felt the need to revisit old TV and movie themes. Often, one pops into my head and I just have to seek it out on YouTube. That’s why I’ve got the rather sexist lyri… --- ## [🏃‍♂️ ⛔ Swerve-worthy](https://www.sotonians.com/t/swerve-worthy/6014)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [7 March 2021 12:51 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/swerve-worthy/6014 "2021-03-07T12:51:13Z")
I like to think we’re a fairly positive bunch on Sotonians. In general, you see a lot of celebration of things, a lot of recommendations. Good, positive stuff. This is not that thread. This is the thread where we … --- ## [📹 YouTube Favourites](https://www.sotonians.com/t/youtube-favourites/1173)
**Author:** [@M8D7C](https://www.sotonians.com/u/M8D7C)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2020 19:49 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/youtube-favourites/1173 "2020-04-19T19:49:55Z")
What’s yours? Could be comical, a guilty pleaseure, a video that you religiously watch x times a week? I do like watching this when the need for speed arises… https://www.youtube.com/embed/yH7Kk37-53Q --- ## [🗣 Theatre recommendations](https://www.sotonians.com/t/theatre-recommendations/2110)
**Author:** [@Intiniki](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Intiniki)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2019 18:14 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/theatre-recommendations/2110 "2019-12-17T18:14:42Z")
I know this may not be for everyone but hey I am not into football. Admittedly I will be recommending stuff I’ve seen in London but know that the Mayflower has some cracking stuff (slightly biased as I used to work ther… --- ## [Glastonbury 2017](https://www.sotonians.com/t/glastonbury-2017/3160)
**Author:** [@Polski\_Filip](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Polski_Filip)\ **Replies:** 553\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2018 14:36 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/glastonbury-2017/3160 "2018-08-30T14:36:40Z")
It seems like only yesterday… the mud, the Mega Glamping & Michael Eavis winning karaoke for ever by closing the show Yet all the coach tickets have sold out and so it seems to fall to me to wish you all good luck on Su… --- ## [RIP Les Reed](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rip-les-reed/5044)
**Author:** [@Fowllyd](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Fowllyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2019 08:11 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rip-les-reed/5044 "2019-04-17T08:11:32Z")
Yes, it’s true. Legendary songwriter Les Reed, the man who brought us It’s not unusual and Delilah, among many other songs, has died at the age of 83. --- ## [💿 Albums Of The Year - 2018](https://www.sotonians.com/t/albums-of-the-year-2018/4865)
**Author:** [@lifeintheslowlane](https://www.sotonians.com/u/lifeintheslowlane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2018 20:32 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/albums-of-the-year-2018/4865 "2018-12-28T20:32:55Z")
2018…pretty shit end of the year for me but it’s music that keeps us sane. Personal favourites on rotation on a USB stick in the car. Ruins - First Aid Kit. The Tread That Keeps Us - Calexico How To Solve Our Human P… --- ## [Change a letter in a song title to completely alter the meaning](https://www.sotonians.com/t/change-a-letter-in-a-song-title-to-completely-alter-the-meaning/4768)
**Author:** [@Numptyboi](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Numptyboi)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [16 November 2018 13:49 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/change-a-letter-in-a-song-title-to-completely-alter-the-meaning/4768 "2018-11-16T13:49:22Z")
After the “Add the ing to a film” thread, i thought i’d trot out this old one, courtesy of ISIHAC. Starter for ten. “Got To Get You Into My Wife” --- ## [Add "ing" to the end of a movie title, what is the movie about now?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/add-ing-to-the-end-of-a-movie-title-what-is-the-movie-about-now/4766)
**Author:** [@SaintBristol](https://www.sotonians.com/u/SaintBristol)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2018 00:53 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/add-ing-to-the-end-of-a-movie-title-what-is-the-movie-about-now/4766 "2018-11-15T00:53:30Z")
I stole it from Reddit. Use your creativity, add ing to the end of any movie title, changing it’s meaning. It’s a bit of fun. “Die Harding” - Nancy Kerrigan strikes back. “The Karate Kidding” … Mr Miyagi goofs around… --- ## [Aretha Franklin](https://www.sotonians.com/t/aretha-franklin/4521)
**Author:** [@SaintBristol](https://www.sotonians.com/u/SaintBristol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2018 22:24 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/aretha-franklin/4521 "2018-08-16T22:24:05Z")
--- ## [Favourite Beatles Song](https://www.sotonians.com/t/favourite-beatles-song/2782)
**Author:** [@TedMaul](https://www.sotonians.com/u/TedMaul)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2018 22:32 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/favourite-beatles-song/2782 "2018-07-03T22:32:19Z")
After the sad death of the 5th beatle, George Martin :frowning: His fave was … --- ## [Most Excellent Movie Scores](https://www.sotonians.com/t/most-excellent-movie-scores/1364)
**Author:** [@Sadoldgit](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Sadoldgit)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2018 22:37 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/most-excellent-movie-scores/1364 "2018-02-16T22:37:44Z")
Over the years there have been some truly awesome movie scores that raise the film they have been written for to new heights and add a new dimension to the film going experience. Showing my age here but here are my all t… --- ## [John Williams Prom Radio 3](https://www.sotonians.com/t/john-williams-prom-radio-3/1300)
**Author:** [@Barry-Sanchez](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Barry-Sanchez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2017 21:59 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/john-williams-prom-radio-3/1300 "2017-07-20T21:59:17Z")
Stirring great memories, superb fun! --- ## [Frankie Boyle](https://www.sotonians.com/t/frankie-boyle/2642)
**Author:** [@pap](https://www.sotonians.com/u/pap)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [19 July 2017 12:36 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/frankie-boyle/2642 "2017-07-19T12:36:08Z")
I ask seriously, is there a better comic on the planet right now, especially from a British perspective? I’m on record as saying that Bill Hicks might be my favourite ever comedian. I always respected the fact that he n… --- ## [RIP Chuck Berry](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rip-chuck-berry/2829)
**Author:** [@Lord-Duckhunter](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Lord-Duckhunter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2017 14:02 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rip-chuck-berry/2829 "2017-03-19T14:02:50Z")
One of the very greats. Rock n Roll just wouldn’t be what it is without the influence of Chuck. Genius https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ykCYwhfdMs --- ## [The 'Walled Off Hotel' Bethlehem .... the worst view in the world!](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-walled-off-hotel-bethlehem-the-worst-view-in-the-world/1409)
**Author:** [@steveintheforest](https://www.sotonians.com/u/steveintheforest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2017 11:46 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-walled-off-hotel-bethlehem-the-worst-view-in-the-world/1409 "2017-03-06T11:46:22Z")
Just been reading about street artist Banksy’s new project, The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. First I’ve heard of it but what a crazy mad idea !! I’ll leave the politics to the more knowlegeable (argumentative) posters… --- ## [The Social Contract](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-social-contract/980)
**Author:** [@StickyWhiteDovePiss](https://www.sotonians.com/u/StickyWhiteDovePiss)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2017 11:36 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/the-social-contract/980 "2017-02-16T11:36:34Z")
I’ve recently been reading the book The Social Contract by @Jean Jacques Robocop. I have not finished it but it seems to be the case that the social contract is something you sign up to in order to relinquish your right… --- ## [Fabric London](https://www.sotonians.com/t/fabric-london/1327)
**Author:** [@WorzelScummage](https://www.sotonians.com/u/WorzelScummage)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [10 February 2017 20:22 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/fabric-london/1327 "2017-02-10T20:22:49Z")
So after weeks of utter fuckwittery by the Met, it’s been decided that because the Met can’t control the drug trade in London that Britain’s most iconic dance music club has closed it’s doors for the final time. After lo… --- ## [Rick Parfitt](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rick-parfitt/1827)
**Author:** [@hoofinruth](https://www.sotonians.com/u/hoofinruth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [25 December 2016 01:32 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/rick-parfitt/1827 "2016-12-25T01:32:01Z")
Has died --- ## [Best flautist?](https://www.sotonians.com/t/best-flautist/1244)
**Author:** [@SaintBristol](https://www.sotonians.com/u/SaintBristol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [19 November 2016 11:56 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/best-flautist/1244 "2016-11-19T11:56:52Z")
Who’s your fave blower of the Flute? For me it’s got to be Lori Bell :smile: https://www.youtube.com/embed/J82cHWM6qaU --- ## [Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize for literature](https://www.sotonians.com/t/bob-dylan-wins-the-nobel-prize-for-literature/708)
**Author:** [@Fowllyd](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Fowllyd)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2016 13:28 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/bob-dylan-wins-the-nobel-prize-for-literature/708 "2016-10-14T13:28:04Z")
As reported by the BBC. One of my all-time heroes, so I naturally think it’s massively well deserved. --- ## [Funny - Video Clips](https://www.sotonians.com/t/funny-video-clips/2589)
**Author:** [@Sfcsim](https://www.sotonians.com/u/Sfcsim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2016 22:41 UTC](https://www.sotonians.com/t/funny-video-clips/2589 "2016-10-08T22:41:06Z")
To follow on from the Southampton based ‘video’ clips, I thought I would start funny clips, as it is interesting to find out the difference sense of humours that make the world go round. I only thought of starting this,… [Next page](https://www.sotonians.com/c/the-arts/26.md?page=1)