Joe strummer was born john graham mellor in ankara, turkey, on 21 august 1952. Actor, composer music score, songwriter, producer born. The future is unwritten and other popular tv shows and movies including new releases, classics, hulu originals, and more. In the wrong hands, this could be contrived, but in this masterful documentary it serves as a testament to not just joe strummer the myth, but joe strummer the man, telling us his story in vivid detail. Movie 2004 mystery train movie johnny 1989 straight to hell movie simms 1987. Watch jonathan rhys meyers play the clashs joe strummer in. From his political statements to his musical genius.
Although best known as the outspoken front man for legendary punk rock group the clash, joe strummer also carved out an interesting niche as an actor once the band broke up. London town is a romance that takes place during a defining moment in history the time in late70s england when the punk scene was personified by vagabond youths living in squats, skinheads, the sex pistols with their anarchy in the u. See joe strummer portrayed in london town trailer rolling stone. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer before, during and after the clash. See jonathan rhys meyers play joe strummer in london town trailer. There is also some comments from celebrities such as johnny depp. The future is unwritten paints an uncommonly colorful picture of the onetime leader of the clash. Luke brandon field wants to play the clashs joe strummer in. Joe strummer 001 is a careerspanning compilation album by english musician joe strummer. By 1979, the clash had broadened their musical horizons at a time when most. The future is unwritten from movie critics and film fans. The future is unwritten, tries to separate the myth from the man and reveal the flawed human underneath the posturing. Smith sep 15, 2017 with his chiseled cheekbones and righteous fury, the clashs joe.
Joe strummer brooding six from the walker movie soundtrack. Joe strummer 001 is a careerspanning compilation featuring previously unreleased songs along with wellknown favourites from joes recordings with the 101ers, the mescaleros, as a solo artist, and his extensive soundtrack work, along with rare and alternate versions of previously released songs. As the front man of the clash from 1977, joe strummer changed peoples lives. Warner chappell, cmrra, pedl, umpg publishing, and 2 music rights societies. Filmmaker julien temple takes a look beyond the guise of the late. It comprises archive footage of him spanning his life, and interviews with friends, family, and other celebrities. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship that developed over the last years of joes life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummerbefore, during, and after the clash. Jojo rabbit star luke brandon field has stated his desire to play his idol joe strummer in a movie. As the lead singer of the clash from 1977 onward, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever.
The basic plot surrounds a man named earl clash bassist paul simonon and a. The future is unwritten trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Joe strummer had become friendly with filmmaker alex cox when strummer contributed some songs to the soundtrack of coxs movie sid and nancy, and joe later tagged along for the drunken holiday in spain that was straight to hell. The future is unwritten 2007 stream and watch online julien temples film is a fitting tribute to one of britains most influential and bestloved musicians, best known as the front. The lodge is more disturbing than scary, with its eerie ambiance and chilling plot handling most of the scares. Joe would have more ideas in a rhyming couplet than others would have in their whole expletive album, says one interviewee here. As the frontman for the clash, joe strummer helped to launch the british punk rock revolution in the late 70s, and his passionate and fiery performances made his band one of the most powerful and influential rock groups of their time. Now joe strummer was offering me weed and i was having a moral dilemma. Mar 07, 2020 luke brandon field wants to play joe strummer in a movie. Joe strummer 001 licensed to youtube by umg, merlin ignition on behalf of ignition records ltd. One can almost rewatch the movie in ones head every time one listens to the soundtrack. Julien temples electrifying sundance rockdoc is about the clashs joe strummer, the punk icon whose message has inspired bono, johnny depp, john cusack and more. The scenes of jonathan and daniel huttlestone, as shay onstage and backstage were amazing to shoot, because johnny really captured the spirit of joe, said borte.
In 1987, when cox began filming his ambitious perhaps too ambitious film about the life of american mercenary william walker, he brought strummer along to play a. The clash formed in 1976, and along with the sex pistols spearheaded the british punk rock scene. Strummer illuminates the man and music the boston globe. The future is unwritten 2007 julien temple on allmovie filmmaker julien temple takes a look beyond the.
Learn about joe strummer including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at. It was too good to last it always is and the second hour of joe strummer threatens to become a standard behind the music tale of excess and recrimination. Dec 23, 2002 punk pioneer joe strummer, a musical and political inspiration for a generation, has died aged 50 the former clash frontman died of a suspected heart attack yesterday at his home in somerset. Matt brown screenplay by, sonya gildea based on the screenplay untitled joe strummer project by 1 more credit. Biography a short wikienglish musician best known as the lead singer and founding member of punk rock band the clash. Jonathan rhys myers really got into the joe strummer character meyers sings all of the clash songs that he performs in the film. Joe strummer biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. The future is unwritten documentaries, music movie 2007 julien temples electrifying sundance rockdoc is about the clashs joe strummer, the punk icon whose message has inspired bono, johnny depp, john cusack and more. Impossible iii, match point, bend it like beckham will portray the clashs joe strummer in an upcoming film. Filmmaker julien temple takes a look beyond the guise of the late, antiestablishment icon joe strummer to offer a warm portrait of the selfdescribed mouthy little git who was born john mellor.
His father was a diplomat, and joe s youth was more cosmopolitan and more privileged than his scruffy, proletarian musical persona might suggest. The film premiered 20 january 2007 at the 2007 sundance film festival. Not more than a year after the clash cracked the stateside top 10 in 1982, with rock the casbah peaking at no. Director julien temple reveals strummer as more than a punk legend, but a stunning cultural communicator whose influence knew no bounds. As the front man of the clash from 1977, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Luke brandon field wants to play the clashs joe strummer. Joe strummer when the clash hit the scene in 1977 it seemed like their mission was to destroy giant arena rock acts like bruce springsteen. I was lucky to get to spend some time with joe strummer, and he was as cool and fun as i imagined he might be. It is more about the relationships joe formed throughout his life and the people he affected.
Jun 19, 2007 joe strummer 001 licensed to youtube by umg, merlin ignition on behalf of ignition records ltd. During his time at london boarding schools, the teenage strummer immersed himself in rock and reggae, and began busking on the streets under his newly adopted stage name. The future is unwritten reveals the flawed man behind the punk rock hero by benjamin h. Strummer and cox struck up a friendship, and strummer acted in coxs next two films, straight to hell and walker, with strummer also composing the score for the latter. Jonathan rhys meyers stars as the clashs joe strummer in comingofage tale. Field calls the clash his favourite band, and says itd be his dream role to play him.
Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Displaying joe strummer warts and all, the future is unwritten succeeds as. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joe s life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe. The jojo rabbit actor is a big fan of music biopics and would be excited if he ever got the chance to play his idol, the late clash frontman. Documentary is well done showing joe strummer not his given name from childhood all the way to his death at 50, way too young. In the new movie london town, meyers plays the clash frontman joe strummer. In the future is unwritten, from british film director julien temple, joe strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band the clash, that went on to win the british independent film awards as best british documentary 2007. The twodisc compilation of the work of joe strummer outside of the clash features 20 remastered and restored songs by peter j. Jonathan rhys meyers rebounds from recent relapse to play the clash punk icon joe strummer in new film london town.
His rebellious image, angry political statements, and onstage energy made him stand out as one of the most inspiration frontmen of all time. T he biggest disappointment of julien temples goodtry documentary joe strummer. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Joe strummer was born john graham mellor on august 21, 1952, when his father, a diplomat, was stationed in ankara, turkey. The future is unwritten is on netflix, and get news and. On what would have been the clash and mescaleros frontman joe strummer s 66th birthday, margo tiffen recollects a notable evening in boston with joe and friends. A teenager learns about life from his punk idol joe strummer, and jonathan rhys myers kills it as they rock the casbah together. The film is a triptych of stories involving foreign protagonists, unfolding over the course of the same night. It was also shown at the dublin film festival on 24 february 2007. Youtube, video, music, joe strummer, joey ramone, tommy ramone, johnny ramone, dee dee ramone, the ramones, end of the century documentary, punk, punk philosophy, thats one thing i learned from the ramones.
Joe strummer d epending on who you listen to, joe strummer was either punks most articulate ambassador or an ambitious chancer riding on the coattails of. We tell you about the life of joe strummer, the widely acclaimed punk rock musician, and lead vocalist of the band the clash. The sincerity that brie brings to her fullfledged embodiment of mental illness is major, and in turn helps horse girl overcome some of its tricky. Black and white short film directed by joe strummer. Empty park city you dont have be a fan of the 1970s british punk rock sensation the clash to enjoy julien temples joe strummer. Filmmaker julien temple takes a look beyond the guise of the late, antiestablishment icon joe strummer to offer a warm portrait of the selfdescribed mouthy little git who was born john mellor and was destined to become the frontman for one of the most influential punk bands ever. The future is unwritten is that the late rocker doesnt carry the movie.
From the clash to the mescaleros explore the life story of joe strummer and how he became an international punk icon. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of joes life, julien temples film is a celebration of joe strummer before, during and after the clash. Joe strummer was one of the most memorable figures of the punk era. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary about joe strummer by julien temple. Jonathan rhys meyers as the clashs joe strummer in london. Julien temples film is a fitting tribute to one of britains most influential and bestloved musicians, best. Mystery train is a 1989 independent anthology film written and directed by jim jarmusch and set in memphis, tennessee. The pogues haunted is a truly beautiful love song that perfectly mirrors coxs reimagining of sid and nancy as a punk romeo and juliet. Joe strummers death cause and date the celebrity deaths. Pray for rain, joe strummer, the pogues, john cale sid. The future is unwritten, a visually exciting, highoctane. It opens with joe strummers love kills which echoes a prescient line uttered by nancy in the film. This documentary takes an indepth look at one of punks most iconic figures.
Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. The future is unwritten was created in memory of this artist. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the. With joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot. The ballad of joe strummer is a 2006 biography of strummer by chris salewicz.
As the heart and soul of premiere 70s punk band the clash, joe strummer s rasping yelp and politically charged messages can be identified within seconds by just about anyone born before 1980. The future is unwritten is streaming, if joe strummer. The future is unwritten is a 2007 documentary film directed by julien temple about joe strummer, the lead singer of the british punk rock band. The future is unwritten my watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. The 32 song album was released on 28 september 2018 by ignition records and features 12 previously unreleased songs, as well as known favourites from his recordings with the 101ers, the mescaleros and his extensive soundtrack work along with alternate versions of previously released songs. Joe strummer 19522002 although best known as the outspoken front man for legendary punk rock group the clash, joe strummer also carved out an interesting niche as an actor once the band broke up. The future is unwritten stars joe strummer, steve jones, mick jones, brigitte bardot the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 5 min, and received a score of 79 out of. The punk singer joe strummer, real name john graham mellor, died at the age of 50.
Sep 29, 2018 timing never was joe strummers strong suit. As the front man of the clash from 1977 onwards, joe strummer changed peoples lives forever. Nov 09, 2007 joe would have more ideas in a rhyming couplet than others would have in their whole expletive album, says one interviewee here. On one hand, if joefuckingstrummer offers you weed, you dont say no. Dec 22, 2002 strummer wrote two songs for alex coxs film sid and nancy, about strummer s one time tourmate and punk casualty sid vicious. Joe strummer full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Watch jonathan rhys meyers as joe strummer in the london. On the other hand, i was trying to make some kind of decent impression and when i got high i had a tendency to giggle and say stupid shit. His scottish mother, anna mackenzie 19151986, a crofters daughter born and raised in bonar bridge in the scottish highlands, was a nurse. Hell w10 joe strummers short movie 1983 49 minutes of back. The future is unwritten 2006 starring joe strummer and bono on dvd and bluray. It was joe s first release as a solo artist after the clash split in the mid1980s. But it turned out that clash frontman joe strummer.
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