The plot of the movie should be roughly regarded as a biography. The character prototype is the story of David Bowie, the leading figure of British Glam rock in the 1970s, and another rock singer Iggy Pop. It started with a reporter's excavation of news materials, and used the method of tracing himself and interviewing others to string together a memory with the imprint of a specific age.
Here are a few things that impressed me briefly.
1. Age trend. Young people admire gender-ambiguous makeup and a gender orientation of "cum-love": "I like boys and girls. They are both great. There is no difference." The film opens with the birth of the writer Wilde, and is based on Wilde's. A brooch runs through it, passing and presenting among the characters. Explain the connection between this trend of thought and Wilde's aestheticism. Aestheticism advocates the purposelessness of art, that is, "art for the sake of art", and belief in art is that "art is higher than life, higher than divine welfare, and higher than everything", and it cuts off the connection between art and life. "Art should not be derived from vulgarity." A low life, on the contrary, life should pursue art." When asked "Why make up like that" at a press conference, Brian Slay, the character modeled after David Bowie in the play, replied: "Because rock music is a prostitute, it should be coquettish and dramatic. , Music is a mask, and it is real rapid breath in my lace skirt and tulle." There is no doubt that this passage is cool, but what is the real rapid breath? He did not speak. But according to aestheticism, art is reality, and everything else is nothingness. The blurring of the concept of gender is also a struggle: the more clearly defined and unshakable things, the more need to be broken. Because the established gender identity follows the birth of everyone, it is the most powerful to start from here. And it is precisely because of the intuitiveness of this kind of resistance and the fact that it affects everyone, it can cause earth-shaking responses. The role of the reporter in the film is his own awakening as an important part of the play: while visiting Brian Slei’s old friend, his obsession with Slei ten years ago has become an important clue to the film.
2. Surrealism and symbolism. In fact, the director deliberately used some unrealistic methods to express the mutual influence of the characters, such as the Wilde brooch, from Jack Ferry to Sley, to Curt, and finally to the reporter. It is basically owned by everyone. However, it did not clearly show the plot of giving to each other, but only showed the fact in the camera: they all wore the brooch. And everyone who has it has a kind of ideological inheritance meaning. It seems to be a magic spell, a symbol of the core of thought. And many scenes have a sense of floating, such as the kiss scene between Jack and Slei. At least I didn’t know whether it happened in reality or in imagination, but it doesn’t matter, as long as the desire and the infection The impact expressed is to achieve the goal.
3. Jonathan. The actor and the first protagonist of Brian Slay in the film. Jonathan was so beautiful ten years ago! Whether it was shoulder-length blond hair or later blue short hair, it was very attractive. The key lies in his fragile and delicate temperament, which is very suitable for neutral dressing, but the acting is still a little immature. There is that kind of confusion and powerlessness. There is also a decadent hollowness in the later period, but it is a little dull and single, not piercing enough. After all, what he wants to interpret is a character that has a lot of room for expression in spirit. But in general, although a face that is too pretty is not enough to hold up a whole play, it is also eye-catching.
4. Ivan McGregor! ! His well-behaved gentleman image is handsome and decent, and in this "Velvet Gold Mine" he gives me the only feeling that is shocking or shocking! In the film, he has long hair and looks a lot like the late Nirvana home court Kurt Cobain. His acting style is to imitate Iggy Pop, but he is Kurt White. Lost, but found Slei at the concert and sang to exhaustion and wept. He sang topless and trembles all over on stage. He can take off his pants when he is excited. His voice is high and hoarse. In fact, he is screaming while singing. Even when he speaks, his voice is very granular, which is hard to let people. Reminiscent of the pure and beautiful young man who sang a clear love song in "Moulin Rouge" later. As the main representative of the new generation of actors in the UK, although he is gradually being assimilated by Hollywood (cannot help but think of Hugh Grant who is growing in the market), Ivan's exquisite acting skills and personality without restraint impact can not be concealed. There is still a dazzling splendor in a series of independent films.
5. Movie music. From the performance of the music and the record itself, this film has a time-honored memorial significance to glam rock. I don't listen to David Bowie's songs very much, and I don't like it very much, but it doesn't prevent me from falling in love with the music of this movie. This ubiquitous way of soundtracking is also my favorite. I have always felt that the essence of rock music lies in its appeal, and its charm can only be perfectly embodied in the scene, and the sheds are worthless and soulless. In this movie, whether it's Brian Slay in the park holding a guitar indifferently singing a quiet song, the audience below is described as "who is that old woman", or Kurt White's manic performance , Are inexplicably moved. But after Curt entered the booth, he was cut repeatedly because of the stray sound, and even ran away angrily, which is clearly an irony of the music that is gradually declining in business. Although the biggest influence of glam rock is prominently reflected in the revolutionary shaping of the overall style of musicians, such as gorgeous clothing and makeup, and the music is relatively bleak, there are still many handed down works. In this tribute-style movie, due to his own opposition, it is a pity that David Bowie's song is not used. Many people love the song "Satelite Of Love" which hints at the relationship between Brian and Curt in the movie, but I prefer "Ladytron", sung by Jonathan, which is somewhat depressive and endures the emotion that is about to explode. It is very moving.
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The story of the prototype characters in the film:
"Iggy Pop, another American related to them at the same time, is from Michigan. He is the incarnation of Detroit rock, both radical and violent. In the late 1960s, The Stooges was formed, and their first album was not only terrifying. Their parents and all their relatives and friends also turned the sleepy America upside down. The second album "Fun House" released in 70 years is more classic, and "TV Eye" is "Velvet Gold Mine". The song where Wild made his first appearance in the show and shook Slade as he was about to leave. (However, the original sound was not used in the movie, it was sung by Ewan McGregor.) After 1970, the composition of the band has undergone great changes. , And the soul character Iggy’s drug addiction was too serious—the band was dead in name during that period.
Later, an angel appeared in time—after David Bowie’s tour of the United States in 1972, he found Reed and brought Iggy back to London. , Helped him record the new record "Raw Power." After Iggy's over-reliance on drugs, the band's contract company in 1973 could not bear it, and finally terminated their contract. In this case, Bowie still insists on him and is positive. He helped him to get rid of drugs (although he was also addicted in the end), and has always supported them in his music career."
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