I have to say that i actually quite liked 24HR Party People. I was quite
sceptical about how the film would turn out, but i was pleasently suprised. As
a Manchunian myself I have to say the night-time ariel shot of Manchester as
Hallelujah kicks in is my fave. When Coogan narrates about the 'crumbling
warehouses and cheap abundant drugs' my heart sinks. In my eyes, Manchester has
lost much of its soul gradually over the years. All this investment may bring
new facilities and fancy shops, but a price has been paid. It was the fact that
Manchester was so imperfect in the 'good old days' that gave you every reason to
be in love with the place. What could be more deserving? Nowadays Manchester
is lifeless facade of pretensiousness. Hollow and without any real substance.
I speak to my friends about this and many of them agree and were fairly
confident it isnt a simple case of nostalgia. 24 HR Party People seems aware of
this too. Its not just the music, it was the place too.
Its a shame.
As for the JD film people are speaking about. well. i hadnt heard anything
of it. I do like Anton Corbijn (?) though. Was a great Depeche Mode fan when i
was younger, plus, if im not mistaken, he did the Atmosphere video too. Sure
looks like his style. As for the book, Ive read it too and would also
recommoend a read (god my spellind is bad, sorry). The aim of Debbie writing it
is stated as being an attempt to de-mythologise the 'suicidal lead singer'
iconic status attributed to Iain, and, when you read the book you have to agree
she has every right to. I personally found the book very involving and at
times, quite sad, at others, hilarious.
Anyway, ill chip off now, ive waffled enough. Ill end by saying hello to
everyone that receives this as this is my first contribution to the group

Best Wishes,
Darren




richnico <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
I've been amazed by their sudden popularity myself. Maybe humankind
is smarter than we ever gave it credit for before? In any case, you
should do yourself a favor and read the book. There is precious
little information available about Ian as a person, and I find every
little bit fascinating. For good or bad, Deborah's book is certainly
our best resource for biographical information on Ian.


--- In joydivision2@yahoogroups.com, pixie girl <faerieschant@y...>
wrote:
> it's got to be better than 24 hour party people! Actually it
probably won't be that different from their portrayal in that.
> I have the book, anyone read it? never brought myself to read it
because i'm unsure about his portrayal in it, and quite frankly
whether we have a right to know what went on in his private life.
isn't music more important than digging all the crap up?
> does anyone have any ideas why JD are so popular at the moment?
they seem to be on a revival; it's strange!
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