Post by Spring on Nov 21, 2004 23:13:37 GMT -5
The other night, we rented 24 Hour Party People. The film was, well, okay. What was interesting is that it reminded me how great of a band Joy Division was. Few bands come along that are just so exceptional.
I did not know that the lead singer, Ian Curtis suffered from epilepsy and hung himself (or for that matter, that Joy Division went onto to be New Order). Since, I have been reading a little about his life and learned that a new movie is being made about his life... I am looking forward to seeing this when it comes out... anyway just wanted to pass on the news...........
Jude's New Film Role Is No Real Joy
Aug 03, 2004 - 5:30:20 PM
(Ananova) Jude Law is reported to have signed a deal to take on the role of tragic Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
The role is an unusual one for the British actor, who had recent big screen success in the American Civil War film Cold Mountain.
The film has been backed by Hollywood and is apparently based on the book by Curtis' widow, Deborah.
Curtis committed suicide in 1980 when he was only 23 years old.
He is remembered as one of the UK's most troubled and talented musicians.
The surviving members of the band went on to form New Order.
Their classic hit Blue Monday was inspired by Curtis' suicide.
Bass guitarist Peter Hook said Law was "not a bad choice".
But he said he would have preferred to have seen Sean Harris reprise his role for the biopic, having played Curtis in 24 Hour Party People.
I did not know that the lead singer, Ian Curtis suffered from epilepsy and hung himself (or for that matter, that Joy Division went onto to be New Order). Since, I have been reading a little about his life and learned that a new movie is being made about his life... I am looking forward to seeing this when it comes out... anyway just wanted to pass on the news...........
Jude's New Film Role Is No Real Joy
Aug 03, 2004 - 5:30:20 PM
(Ananova) Jude Law is reported to have signed a deal to take on the role of tragic Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
The role is an unusual one for the British actor, who had recent big screen success in the American Civil War film Cold Mountain.
The film has been backed by Hollywood and is apparently based on the book by Curtis' widow, Deborah.
Curtis committed suicide in 1980 when he was only 23 years old.
He is remembered as one of the UK's most troubled and talented musicians.
The surviving members of the band went on to form New Order.
Their classic hit Blue Monday was inspired by Curtis' suicide.
Bass guitarist Peter Hook said Law was "not a bad choice".
But he said he would have preferred to have seen Sean Harris reprise his role for the biopic, having played Curtis in 24 Hour Party People.
