Hi Algy. FM and I went to see the Amy Winehouse doc – “Amy” – classic story of enormous talent, profligate life brought down by those around her and the pressure of fame. Absolutely fantastic voice. The segment – late in her career – in recovery from drugs and alcohol (one of many recoveries, apparently) singing a duet with Tony Bennet is hauntingly beautiful.
Go and see it. It’s a great movie doc.
Next movie – Love and Mercy – Brian Wilson’s story.
Hello piglets. Love and Mercy – the Brian Wilson – story… Immediately after it – from the theatre foyer – I telephoned my son who has the same condition of schizophrenia. He said straight away ‘Pretty heavy movie, eh?’ with a chuckle.
Not so heavy as a movie or a production. It is however uncompromising and purpose built to show and inform. The entertainment value is in the performances. I would give them all 10/10. 🙂
Love all that stuff. I’ve found some wonderful compilations – best dance stuff from movies. Dirty Dancing wins every time. What about the Pointer Sisters?
Yes, the Pointer Sisters were great / are great too. My Pointer Sister favourites – Jump and Fire. I saw them as an 80s group but Youtube has clips from the 1970s as well. Big hair days indeed.
Window Dresser's Arms, Pig & Whistle 
Nice little segue to the weekend list Therese. I’ll get around to watching it later.
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Hi Algy. FM and I went to see the Amy Winehouse doc – “Amy” – classic story of enormous talent, profligate life brought down by those around her and the pressure of fame. Absolutely fantastic voice. The segment – late in her career – in recovery from drugs and alcohol (one of many recoveries, apparently) singing a duet with Tony Bennet is hauntingly beautiful.
Go and see it. It’s a great movie doc.
Next movie – Love and Mercy – Brian Wilson’s story.
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Amy would have been the next big band voice. Still listen to her, bloody fantastic.
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Hello piglets. Love and Mercy – the Brian Wilson – story… Immediately after it – from the theatre foyer – I telephoned my son who has the same condition of schizophrenia. He said straight away ‘Pretty heavy movie, eh?’ with a chuckle.
Not so heavy as a movie or a production. It is however uncompromising and purpose built to show and inform. The entertainment value is in the performances. I would give them all 10/10. 🙂
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Love all that stuff. I’ve found some wonderful compilations – best dance stuff from movies. Dirty Dancing wins every time. What about the Pointer Sisters?
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Hi Viv.
Yes, the Pointer Sisters were great / are great too. My Pointer Sister favourites – Jump and Fire. I saw them as an 80s group but Youtube has clips from the 1970s as well. Big hair days indeed.
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