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Top 50 Music Films of All-Time
Those of you who live outside of London may not be aware of the debate that's been literally sweeping the capital for the last week or so, namely: what are the very best films about real musicians (as opposed to fictional bands)? Anyway, according to 'Time Out' magazine, these are they...
http://www.timeout.com/film/features/show-feature/3567/
...and the eagle-eyed among you will notice yours truly arguing a passionate case for 'So You Wanna Be A Rock'n'Roll Star' and 'Rough Cut & Ready Dubbed'. I won't spoil the surprise by telling you which film won. But, despite the best efforts of Meat Loaf as the driver, it's not 'Spiceworld'.
So, which films has 'Time Out' left out? And which bands' lives would you most like immortalised on film ('Going For Gold: The Shed Seven Story', perhaps?). 'Word' readers, it's over to you.
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Huzzah
My boy features at Number 31!
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The Last Waltz should be
The Last Waltz should be number one. Nothing else comes close.
Major Omissions
1) Music Is The Weapon
2) Driver 23
Ken Russell's Mahler should
Ken Russell's Mahler should be in there, as should Godard's Rolling Stones film. Would expect to see the Ian Curtis film near the top of any future list.
One in, one out
I'm glad 'Round Midnight is in (although it should be higher than 38). I have a soft spot for Backbeat, which doesn't feature, but I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea.
Not based on a real band but...
I have a curious ongoing passion for 'Stardust' - David Essex going loopy on LSD in a Spanish castle. Plus Larry Hagman as his manager!
Films about music
I think the best music film ever made is
"Slade in Flame"
Slade In Flame
Totally agree. Flame is the best music film . Good script. Richard Loncraine's feature debut. Great cast. Slade actually didn't do too bad a jo in the acting stakes. Even Don Powell had his moments.
Would also put ticks against
That'll Be The Day/Stardust,
Hard Days Night, Help, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be,
Catch Us If You Can (John Boorman's feature debut)
Sex N Drugs N Rock N Roll,
Quadrophenia, Amazing Journey - The Who,
Control,
The Great Rock N Roll Swindle, The Filth And The Fury, Sid And Nancy,
Joe Strummer The Future Is Unwritten,
Blues Brothers,
And a few others I can't think of at the moment.
Now, what was the name of that movie with The Rubettes, Mud and Suzi Quattro called?....
Oh yeah, right on
so no place in TO's list for The Kids Are Alright, but Cocksucker Blues is right up there. Presumably these are the same people who think Exile is the greatest record ever made.
D A Pennebaker - two in the Top 10
But no mention for his excellent Depeche Mode synthumentary (if you will) about their 1988 tour of the States. It was called "101" and followed a group of young fans across America.
Despite their growing popularity, a pre-Junkie Dave Gahan declares that what he does is "just a job" and how he was happier when he was working in a supermarket. Also some candid conversations about moving the stage forward to make a venue appear to be sold out.