MY ROCK'N'ROLL

Presley 2022-04-22 07:01:31

After watching "Pirate Radio" my mood is so surging.
When was my first encounter with rock? It was Cui Jian's concert. I had long forgotten whether it was a kindergarten or an elementary school. I only remembered the darkness of the huge stadium. Uncle Cui screamed and roared on the stage set up in the middle of the field, and all kinds of spotlights flickered and flickered. In fact, I can't see anyone's face. Uncle Cui roared on the stage, and the audience trembled. That was the first time I saw my parents so crazy, especially ecstatic dancing to the beat and waving their arms. So my young heart trembled so gently. Oh this is rock! Later, I sat in the car that my father drove and listened to him play the tape. "Lei Chi, Lei Chi, you can't go beyond the thunder pond..." Hearing him sing with great strength, and it was different from other people's songs, and then I remembered such a name - Zheng Jun. This was my first contact with rock and roll. There is no underground station like in the movies, you just turn on the radio anytime you need music and you can hear all kinds of little songs they bring you, hear them make jokes with the "f" word, hear Their understanding of music, hearing about their lives, then dancing, kissing, crying, laughing around the radio. What I have are plastic-cased tapes with the song titles and the singers simply printed on them, boxes full of music. Now think about how my rock 'n' roll enlightenment was given by these under-appreciated people these days. Of course this is a joke. These seniors, no matter how they are being teased and forced, they have indeed opened up a world for the descendants of Chinese rock and roll, at least they have enlightened me.
When I saw the uniformed schoolgirl in "Pirate Radio", I was reminded of my junior high school. When I was in class, I secretly flipped through rock magazines, looked at the covers of various star photos and posters, and watched particularly wild interview disc reviews with dirty words, and then carefully put the accompanying CD in my school bag. Put the CD in the computer as soon as I get home on weekends. When there was no one else in the hut that I rented, I threw my fists with a beat, and even swayed when I went to the toilet. Rock and roll brought me friendship. When I met Xiaoyan in the third year of junior high school, there were all kinds of speculation. At that time, I escaped from school and wandered the streets with fake notes. I went to the cinema and compiled the ice sharp wine bought in the supermarket. I sat in a chair in a roadside coffee shop and chatted about my dreams. When I was very tired in the first three studies, it was really these music that pushed me to continue to work hard. What I love is not just the strong rhythm, not just the straightforward and idiotic innocent lyrics, but more of the power and pure attitude to life he brought me. Stick to what I love, love love love friendship love life.
Putting aside some of the flaws of the film itself, regardless of the director's attitude towards female characters, the editing and screenwriting of the film is not discussed. My five stars go to the rock and roll spirit represented by Pirate Radio. Even if he has a dark side that can have bad influences, it's mostly up to the individual. I think a lot of people, like me, were brought back by this movie to when they were young, idiots pretending to be angry, thinking about those good days, and then being rekindled with passion.
Oh my ROCK'N'ROLL my little youth.

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  • Adela 2021-12-16 08:01:10

    Rock&Roll, rock the world!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Maggie 2022-03-27 09:01:09

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The Boat That Rocked quotes

  • The Count: This was the deal: I asked all of you to demand of me to do a very foolish thing, and you sent in ideas in their millions. But one idea has defeated them all, so I'm proud to announce I will soon be the first person to say the "F" word on rock 'n' roll radio in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. But my aim is not to offend, it is to entertain. But also, perhaps, to educate a little. Cuz if you shoot a bullet, someone dies. When you drop a bomb, many die. You hit a woman, love dies. But... if you say the f-word, nothing actually happens. So here it comes. Especially for you, the "F" word.

    [Sees Quentin]

    The Count: First, though, this very fine piece of music.

    [Puts on a record]

    Quentin: You can't do this.

    The Count: Why not? It's just a word!

    Quentin: Charming thought, but here's the simple situation. The authorities already dislike us. If you do this they will hate us, and by hook or by crook, they'll find a way to close us down.

    The Count: They can't close us down. We're pirates. That's why we're sitting out here in the middle of the freaking ocean.

    Quentin: Believe me, they will find a way. Governments loathe people being free.

    The Count: Okay, I'm thinking about it.

    [to the listeners]

    The Count: My dear comrades, I have some sad news. The powers that be have decreed that the "F" word is a word too far. But at least for now, even though our dreams of freedom have died a tragic death, the Hollies are still alive. Thank you.

    [Back to Quentin]

    The Count: I don't know why you did that. I was just gonna say "fuck" once. You know, one tiny little "fuck."

    Quentin: There's no such thing as a tiny little "fuck."

    The Count: Yeah there is. You should ask Angus' girlfriend.

    Quentin: Be that as it may, there's no "fuck" so small it won't fuck us up. One day, in a world of dreams, you'll be able to say "wank" or "bollocks" or even "cock" on the radio. But "fuck," never.

    Harold: [In the control room] Excuse me, my Lordship?

    The Count: Yes, Harold?

    Harold: You've left your mike up in the studio.

    The Count: [Looks] So I have.

    [His conversation with the count has been broadcasting the whole time]

    The Count: [laughs] I do apologise to everyone out there for the four... Or was it five "F" words, Quentin? The Hollies will continue undisturbed. I'm so sorry about that, Quentin, but you know, I thought you sounded good. You have a lovely voice for radio.

    Quentin: Fuck off.

    The Count: That makes it six, Quentin.

  • Gavin Cavanagh: Are you doing something dirty? Are you doing something your parents don't know about? Are you breaking the law? Are you breaking the rules?