Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 (edited) I've just heard that Danny Boyle is making a six part TV series based on Steve Jones' memoirs. I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. I love the Sex Pistols and really hope it doesn't make a mockery of them. Although to be fair they did a fair job of that themselves. Edited January 11 by Maude 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lozz196 5,028 Posted January 11 I just read about that, and given Sid & Nancy, have similar misgivings. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skankdelvar 12,555 Posted January 11 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Maude said: I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. My immediate reactions in chronological order were: Why now? Cui bono? A creeping sense of mortality A desire for a nice cup of tea The view that such revelations as might be presented will not match those to be found in Mr Frank Harris's My Life and Loves Edited January 11 by skankdelvar 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfoxnik 969 Posted January 11 28 minutes ago, Maude said: I've just heard that Danny Boyle is making a six part TV series based on Steve Jones' memoirs. I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. I love the Sex Pistols and really hope it doesn't make a mockery of them. Although to be fair they did a fair job of that themselves. Given the cultural impact of punk I'm surprised its not been done sooner. I'm quite open minded about it to be honest. Wonder who's going to okay Bill Grundy? I think they should get Vic Reeves in for that. 😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside downer 846 Posted January 11 Could be interesting seeing as Danny Boyle seems to be a fan and has an enthusiastic opinion of the band. There's much humour to be mined in the Pistols' story and if it's done in roughly the same spirit as the Sky Arts Urban Myths episode which featured the Bill Grundy incident then it might be worth a viewing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fleabag 6,126 Posted January 11 Given Danny Boyle's illustrious career, i reckon it'll be a monster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Jack 4,516 Posted January 11 I'm waiting for Peter Jackson to buy the movie rights ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Dragon 114 Posted January 11 Having read the book, quite a large part of it may not be directly Pistols related. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 602 Posted January 11 42 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I just read about that, and given Sid & Nancy, have similar misgivings. Not sure how historically accurate it was, but I thought “Sid & Nancy” was a fantastically good and powerful film. The Danny Boyle TV series should be good - Steve Jones always struck me as more of a level-headed musician than many of the original punks, and a very talented rhythm guitarist. As someone who started his bass career in a gigging punk band in 1977, I’ll be watching with interest...... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 21 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Given the cultural impact of punk I'm surprised its not been done sooner. I'm quite open minded about it to be honest. Wonder who's going to okay Bill Grundy? I think they should get Vic Reeves in for that. 😂 I'm happy to keep an open mind, and hopefully Danny Boyle will do the story justice as he has the passion. The other thing is that everyone involved in The Sex Pistols has a different account of what happened and who did what. Mainly McClaren and Lydon's one upmanship though to be fair. I haven't read Jones' book 'Lonely Boy', which this is based on so maybe a new angle for me. Vic Reeves as Grundy would be inspired casting, "Go on, say another rude word". "Uvavu!" 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 2,659 Posted January 11 (edited) Boyle's probably better suited to making a Pistols series than many. I'm guessing it'll be more 'Trainspotting' than 'Slum Dog Millionaire'. Edited January 11 by Cato 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, Little Dragon said: Having read the book, quite a large part of it may not be directly Pistols related. The article I read, when naming who's playing who only mentioned Steve Jones and Jordan, as if her role was a big one (or two....... Sorry). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 12 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: I'm waiting for Peter Jackson to buy the movie rights ... Just stick Frodo in a Teddy Boy suit, instant Malcom. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfoxnik 969 Posted January 11 13 minutes ago, Maude said: The article I read, when naming who's playing who only mentioned Steve Jones and Jordan, as if her role was a big one (or two....... Sorry). Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 10 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? Our drummers, who's from Bromley, older brother used to hang around with them all apparently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfoxnik 969 Posted January 11 The infamous Bromley contingent... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maude 5,734 Posted January 11 Our drummer would've been thirteen in '76 and said his brothers mates were a scary bunch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nail Soup 1,154 Posted January 11 I've read the book....... and I think it has the potential for a really great series. Plenty of strands in there. The following topics if covered thoughtfully would work really well: the punk scene, McLaren, the Pistols explosion/implosion, the pistols creative process , an insight into the theft culture/lifestyle which Jones inhabited..... But most of all there is the titular 'lonely boy' aspect. Jones had (extremely) brief sexual encounters in massive quantity, but could never form a relationship with a woman. .And the childhood situations which probably led to that. That came across as the underlying thing in the book in my eyes. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave_bass5 2,709 Posted January 11 Steve was always my Fav, in fact i only ever listened to the Pistols because of him. Cant wait...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfJames 575 Posted January 11 1 hour ago, silverfoxnik said: Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? Having worked on a few of the videos at the time - inc Adam and the Ants, Madness, human League, etc I am soooo looking forward to this............... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulThePlug 460 Posted January 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, silverfoxnik said: The infamous Bromley contingent... Billy Idol... The Three Compasses in the 80's - Saturday Lunch and Sunday Eve Noise.. Edited January 11 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
