Documentary about George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s meteoric rise is a fun and moving watch that misses the chance to delve deeper
”Wise guys realise / There’s danger in emotional ties …” Here was one of the most artlessly, chillingly brilliant pop lyrics of the 80s, from Wham!’s Young Guns (Go For It), something to compare with the triumph of Madonna being a material girl in a material world. You can’t help thinking again about its relevance to Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s emotional ties to each other as you watch this entertaining but weirdly incurious documentary, composed of existing footage and voiceover commentary.
Wham! was a pop band which lasted for four years, from 1982 to 1986, a meteoric fame ride which saw them devastate the music scene like Roy Lichtenstein’s fighter plane, clocking up a string of hits and getting canonised as pop A-listers alongside David Bowie,...
”Wise guys realise / There’s danger in emotional ties …” Here was one of the most artlessly, chillingly brilliant pop lyrics of the 80s, from Wham!’s Young Guns (Go For It), something to compare with the triumph of Madonna being a material girl in a material world. You can’t help thinking again about its relevance to Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael’s emotional ties to each other as you watch this entertaining but weirdly incurious documentary, composed of existing footage and voiceover commentary.
Wham! was a pop band which lasted for four years, from 1982 to 1986, a meteoric fame ride which saw them devastate the music scene like Roy Lichtenstein’s fighter plane, clocking up a string of hits and getting canonised as pop A-listers alongside David Bowie,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Witness one of the most well-known and respected martial arts legends in all his glory, this July, in the visually thrilling documentary I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media). Featuring a host of rare footage and photographs, this compelling documentary examines the fascinating life, continuing influence and lasting legacy of one of the most iconic actors and martial artists of all time.
To celebrate the theatrical release of I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media) at selected UK cinemas on 20th July and release on DVD and Blu-Ray on 23rd July, we have a host of goodies to give away!
One winner will receive a poster, T-shirt and DVD and the runner up will win a T-shirt and DVD. All you have to do to win is answer the following simple question:
What is the name of Bruce Lee’s daughter? Is it:
a) Sarah Lee
b) Dee C. Lee
c) Shannon Lee...
To celebrate the theatrical release of I am Bruce Lee (Fremantle Media) at selected UK cinemas on 20th July and release on DVD and Blu-Ray on 23rd July, we have a host of goodies to give away!
One winner will receive a poster, T-shirt and DVD and the runner up will win a T-shirt and DVD. All you have to do to win is answer the following simple question:
What is the name of Bruce Lee’s daughter? Is it:
a) Sarah Lee
b) Dee C. Lee
c) Shannon Lee...
- 7/21/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Taylor Momsen is reportedly dating Paul Weller's son. The Pretty Reckless singer and Natt Weller - who first met in October - were spotted backstage at the Wireless Festival in London's Hyde Park together on Sunday (03.07.11) following her band's performance. A source said: 'They're well-matched given their joint love of black eyeliner.' Natt - whose mother is Paul's ex-wife Dee C. Lee - took to his twitter page to praise his new girlfriend's band during and after their set. He wrote: 'Watching @taylormomsen wireless she's killing it her vocal is bang on !! (sic)' Revealing he had been dining with Kelly Osborne and Sadie...
- 7/5/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The Pretty Reckless singer and Natt Weller – who first met in October – were spotted backstage at the Wireless Festival in London’s Hyde Park together on Sunday (03.07.11) following her band's performance.
A source said: "They're well-matched given their joint love of black eyeliner."
Natt – whose mother is Paul's ex-wife Dee C. Lee - took to his twitter page to praise his new girlfriend's band during and after their set.
He wrote: "Watching @taylormomsen wireless she's killing it her vocal is bang on !! (sic)"
Revealing he had been dining with Kelly Osborne and Sadie Frost, he later added: "At dinner w @MissKellyO @Sadieliza so fun ! X
"And @taylormomsen the pretty reckless killed it at wireless today! (sic)"
The fledgling romance is said to be going well and 23-year-old Natt has even introduced Taylor, 17, to his rock star father Paul – whose hits include 'The Changingman’, 'Broken Stones’ and 'Wild Wood’.
An insider...
A source said: "They're well-matched given their joint love of black eyeliner."
Natt – whose mother is Paul's ex-wife Dee C. Lee - took to his twitter page to praise his new girlfriend's band during and after their set.
He wrote: "Watching @taylormomsen wireless she's killing it her vocal is bang on !! (sic)"
Revealing he had been dining with Kelly Osborne and Sadie Frost, he later added: "At dinner w @MissKellyO @Sadieliza so fun ! X
"And @taylormomsen the pretty reckless killed it at wireless today! (sic)"
The fledgling romance is said to be going well and 23-year-old Natt has even introduced Taylor, 17, to his rock star father Paul – whose hits include 'The Changingman’, 'Broken Stones’ and 'Wild Wood’.
An insider...
- 7/5/2011
Paul Weller has married for the second time in a romantic, intimate ceremony in Italy. The "Wake Up the Nation" hitmaker wed backing singer Hannah Andrews in the idyllic island of Capri last week, after the pair decided to elope with just a few of their closest family members and friends to pledge their love for one another.
"Paul didn't want a public wedding. He and Hannah agreed to just invite a select few family and friends," a source told The Sun newspaper. "They didn't want to make a big deal about it."
The 52-year-old singer and Hannah, who is almost 30 years younger than Paul, have been dating since late 2008, and got engaged back in April this year. The pair met when Hannah provided vocals for his 2008 album "22 Dreams", and then toured with him and his band.
Their romance started shortly after Paul split from his partner of 13 years Samantha Stock,...
"Paul didn't want a public wedding. He and Hannah agreed to just invite a select few family and friends," a source told The Sun newspaper. "They didn't want to make a big deal about it."
The 52-year-old singer and Hannah, who is almost 30 years younger than Paul, have been dating since late 2008, and got engaged back in April this year. The pair met when Hannah provided vocals for his 2008 album "22 Dreams", and then toured with him and his band.
Their romance started shortly after Paul split from his partner of 13 years Samantha Stock,...
- 10/4/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Rocker Paul Weller is a married man after exchanging vows with his young girlfriend Hannah Andrews. The former The Jam frontman wed Andrews in an intimate ceremony in Capri, Italy last week, according to Britain's The Sun.
A source tells the publication, "Paul didn't want a public wedding. He and Hannah agreed to just invite a select few family and friends. They didn't want to make a big deal about it." Weller hit the headlines in 2008 when it emerged he had left his partner of 13 years, Samantha Stock, for Andrews, who is 27 years his junior.
Before romatically involved with Hannah Andrews, Paul Weller wed vocalist Dee C. Lee in 1988. The pair had two children and divorced in 1994. He also has two children with Samantha Stock, whom he split from in 2008.
A source tells the publication, "Paul didn't want a public wedding. He and Hannah agreed to just invite a select few family and friends. They didn't want to make a big deal about it." Weller hit the headlines in 2008 when it emerged he had left his partner of 13 years, Samantha Stock, for Andrews, who is 27 years his junior.
Before romatically involved with Hannah Andrews, Paul Weller wed vocalist Dee C. Lee in 1988. The pair had two children and divorced in 1994. He also has two children with Samantha Stock, whom he split from in 2008.
- 10/4/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Veteran rocker Paul Weller has reportedly proposed to his 24-year-old backing singer girlfriend. The former The Jam frontman met Hannah Andrews on his 22 Dreams tour in 2008 when she provided backing vocals for his band.
And the pair is now rumored to be preparing to exchange vows after Andrew was spotted sporting a huge diamond band on her ring finger. Weller recently hinted he is ready to spend the rest of his life with Andrews, saying, "It's funny to think that after all these years I've finally met my soulmate - and at my age. All I can say is that I am very, very much in love."
It's not the first time Weller has become romantically involved with one of his backing singers - he wed vocalist Dee C. Lee in 1988. The pair had two children and divorced in 1994. He also has two children with Samantha Stock, who he split...
And the pair is now rumored to be preparing to exchange vows after Andrew was spotted sporting a huge diamond band on her ring finger. Weller recently hinted he is ready to spend the rest of his life with Andrews, saying, "It's funny to think that after all these years I've finally met my soulmate - and at my age. All I can say is that I am very, very much in love."
It's not the first time Weller has become romantically involved with one of his backing singers - he wed vocalist Dee C. Lee in 1988. The pair had two children and divorced in 1994. He also has two children with Samantha Stock, who he split...
- 4/13/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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