September 2015
Finally…..it’s
time for episode 20 of See Hear Podcast. The crew apologises for
missing out on presenting a film discussion for your aural pleasure
during August. However, for those of you who missed hearing our
ramblings, we attempt to make up for that by giving you discussion on
TWO films for September instead of our usual one. Both films are
requests from listeners.
First
up, we discuss Cameron Towler’s request of a film from 1962. “All
Night Long” is director Basil Dearden’s take on Shakespeare’s
“Othello” as transplanted to (then)modern day England. All
appears to be well as Aurelius Rex and Delia Lane celebrate their
first wedding anniversary with their jazz musician friends. He’s a
pianist and bandleader and she’s a retired singer. Evil drummer (I
didn’t know there was such a thing) Johnny Cousin plots to put a
wedge between them to secure Delia for his new band. Featuring music
performed by the likes of John Dankworth, Charles Mingus and Dave
Brubeck, this film takes a creative spin on the bard’s tragedy.
Next,
we discuss Brie Edwards’ request of 2004’s documentary “Edgeplay:
A Film About The Runaways”. The history of rock is littered with
bands who have been dealt with poorly by management and labels. What
makes The Runaways’ tale even sadder is they were all teenagers in
the care of Kim Fowley, a sleazy manager who, admittedly got them
success, but at a great cost emotionally. The documentary is directed
by their second bassist Vicky Tischler-Blue. We discuss her
approach to the actual making of the film, as well as the events
themselves.
Bernie,
Tim and myself would also like to say thanks to Wendi for being part
of the crew. Doing two other podcasts (check ‘em out – Double
Page Spread and The Trashy Trio) as well as a multitude of other
things meant that she was feeling a little burned out, and she has
decided to leave See Hear. We will miss her, but respect her wish to
give herself some breathing space.
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