Friday, August 1, 2008

The Future is Unwritten-DVD Documentary

Julien Temple, one of the early documentarians of the London punk scene and director of the 2000 Sex Pistols film The Filth and the Fury, turns his attention now to that other seminal British band: The Clash--or more accurately, to the band's co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer, Joe Strummer. The Future is Unwritten is more than just a biography of Strummer; it is a tribute and exploration of a musician, artist and devoted humanist. Though Temple respects and admires Strummer (his influence is exalted by close friends, peers and fans like Bono and John Cusack), he doesn't romanticize this larger-than-life personality and presents Strummer honestly and not always in flattering light, though the director's fondness for his subject is constant. Most movingly, Strummer himself provides the narration via reassembled excerpts from a variety of interviews and the BBC radio show he hosted during the nineties. In the wrong hands, this could be contrived, but in this masterful documentary it serves as a testament to not just Joe Strummer the myth, but Joe Strummer the man, telling us his story in vivid detail. The Future is Unwritten is a moving and personal portrait of a musician who helped shaped not just punk, but modern music as a whole. --Kira Canny
Customer Review: Amazing movie about a rock legend
There have been several movies made about Joe Strummer but Julien Temple's is unique in its personal touch. Temple was a friend of Strummer's for many years and so had insight into the man behind the music that many people did not have. The movie consists of Joe's life story as told by many friends, acquaintances, fellow artists and others who knew him or were influenced by him over the years. Amazing music, very well put-together, and just a great story about a man who was a huge influence on rock & roll and politics during his time on this earth. Joe was taken from the world too early when he died unexpectedly in December 2002 and after watching this movie one can only wonder what more he would have accomplished. The opening scene of Joe singing "White Riot" a capella in the studio is complemented by the closing scene of Joe and Mick Jones reuniting on stage 20+ years later to perform the same song...even though they were old (and Mick a little bald!) they still ROCKED. If you like the Clash, you must see this movie!!


The success of a wedding reception will depend on the entertainment. You may think that I am wrong at the point. However, the truth is that, according to a survey, most couples agree with the above idea. As a result, you should understand the importance of your entertainment and you should try your best to arrange the most perfect entertainment for your wedding.

When the entertainment is concerned, most couples will try to compare the prices. However, unless you are on a very tight budget, prices should never be your main consideration. On the contrary, the first thing you need to think about is the quality of the entertainment. Of course you will also need to think about your own needs. You will need to know what kind of entertainment you will need. Are you planning to ask your guests to stand up and dance? If this is the case, you may need to consider if the entertainer can help you to heat up the atmosphere.

It is also very important for you to know whether you will need a DJ or a live band. If you are planning to make your reception like a disco and have every guest stand up and dance, you may need to hire a wedding DJ. This will help to ensure that your guests can really enjoy the night. On the other hand, if you are going to have a beach wedding, what you need may probably be a live band in Filipino style. Music in Filipino style and the beach will just be a perfect match.

In fact, you should not limit yourself to think of music only. Your wedding entertainment can be more than that. Will you hire a magician to play some magic? As a matter of fact, hiring a magician can be a good option in order to draw the attention of the guests.

If you are a good singer yourself, you may consider singing in the reception. Your guests will be impressed if you can sing yourself in the reception. You may also sing with your spouse. Your guests will certainly remember this even after years. Of course you should try to make sure that your spouse can also sing well otherwise it will only be a mess. There are also couples who may consider dancing on the stage. This can also be a good performance as well as an entertainment for your guests.

When you are searching for the entertainer for your reception, you have to take the time to interview the potential candidates. It is very important for you to sit down and talk with them. You will need to know the strength and weakness of each entertainer so that you can make your decision. It is also very important for you to know their personalities. You may not want to hire someone who is of a very bad temper.

Jerry Leung has a site on HK Wedding Vendor Directory. You may also want to check Wedding Vendors in Singapore and India Wedding Vendor Directory.

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