Absolute Beginners
1986
Soho, London
Julien Temple
Noir Musical
What’s it all about: Teenagers and jazz musicians take on Neo-Nazis in a battle for Notting Hill.
First Encounter: probably the David Bowie music video on MTV
Prostitute Index: medium
Death By: “Killer Blow” as performed by Sade
Relics: smoking in bars, the London waterfront before floating parks
Heartthrob: Tony Hippolyte
LoFi Magic: high-heel cocktail shaking, spur of the moment fashion design on the catwalk, David Bowie on a giant typewriter
Makes me want to: see live music again
Candotti take: “The people who made the DVD cover really lied to you because they made David Bowie the big star and he’s not.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: No (you can see the Sade performance here https://youtu.be/rkS3L-XLUh8)
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