I guess we can't engage with any form of art that isn't new and relevant? Because the ACTUAL average person not so long ago had views that blow Morrissey out of the water by current standards. I know people who grew up in the 80s who still associate Morrissey with being insufferably LEFT wing...
I appreciated these aspects, and there were some humorous moments, but they were littered too thinly for me. the pacing was rather abysmal and the film ending on effectively a cliff-hanger didn't help. it did have a good sense of place, but it ultimately did not delve into Morrissey's headspace...
i guess its the only part of his life they could make a film about without people questioning why the hell none of The Smiths music is used.
it was particularly jarring for me bc i watched it right after watching the incredible Ian Curtis biopic 'Control' which is the absolute antithesis of...
some of my favourite lyrics from a song Im currently listening to on rotation:
The Sisters of Mercy - Alice
"Alice pressed against the wall
So she can see the door
In case the laughing strangers crawl and
Crush the petals on the floor
[Chorus]
Alice in her party dress
She thanks you kindly, so...
Nick Cave and Morrissey are two extremely blessed individuals and two of my favourite in music. and Cave is absolutely on the money here. If an artist has any responsibility, it is to be irresponsible. And not only does being correct not matter, but quite frankly the idea that Morrissey is even...
Thoughts on the film? https://letterboxd.com/film/england-is-mine/
Personally, I thought it was pretty bad, and that seems to be the general consensus, though I have seen some very positive reviews, too. I can't say I've read Morrissey's auto-biography yet so I can't vouch for the factual...
Mate I for one f***ing loved Low In High School and consider it to be some of his finest work. Bury The Living? Spent the Day in Bed? I Wish You Lonely? Home is a Question Mark? My Love I'd Do Anything For You? All 10/10 songs, and so is Jackie, too. and thats not even all the great songs on...
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