Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) I've just heard that Danny Boyle is making a six part TV series based on Steve Jones' memoirs. I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. I love the Sex Pistols and really hope it doesn't make a mockery of them. Although to be fair they did a fair job of that themselves. Edited January 11, 2021 by Maude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I just read about that, and given Sid & Nancy, have similar misgivings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Maude said: I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. My immediate reactions in chronological order were: Why now? Cui bono? A creeping sense of mortality A desire for a nice cup of tea The view that such revelations as might be presented will not match those to be found in Mr Frank Harris's My Life and Loves Edited January 11, 2021 by skankdelvar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 28 minutes ago, Maude said: I've just heard that Danny Boyle is making a six part TV series based on Steve Jones' memoirs. I'm not not sure how I feel about it to be sure. I love the Sex Pistols and really hope it doesn't make a mockery of them. Although to be fair they did a fair job of that themselves. Given the cultural impact of punk I'm surprised its not been done sooner. I'm quite open minded about it to be honest. Wonder who's going to okay Bill Grundy? I think they should get Vic Reeves in for that. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Could be interesting seeing as Danny Boyle seems to be a fan and has an enthusiastic opinion of the band. There's much humour to be mined in the Pistols' story and if it's done in roughly the same spirit as the Sky Arts Urban Myths episode which featured the Bill Grundy incident then it might be worth a viewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Given Danny Boyle's illustrious career, i reckon it'll be a monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I'm waiting for Peter Jackson to buy the movie rights ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Having read the book, quite a large part of it may not be directly Pistols related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 42 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I just read about that, and given Sid & Nancy, have similar misgivings. Not sure how historically accurate it was, but I thought “Sid & Nancy” was a fantastically good and powerful film. The Danny Boyle TV series should be good - Steve Jones always struck me as more of a level-headed musician than many of the original punks, and a very talented rhythm guitarist. As someone who started his bass career in a gigging punk band in 1977, I’ll be watching with interest...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Given the cultural impact of punk I'm surprised its not been done sooner. I'm quite open minded about it to be honest. Wonder who's going to okay Bill Grundy? I think they should get Vic Reeves in for that. 😂 I'm happy to keep an open mind, and hopefully Danny Boyle will do the story justice as he has the passion. The other thing is that everyone involved in The Sex Pistols has a different account of what happened and who did what. Mainly McClaren and Lydon's one upmanship though to be fair. I haven't read Jones' book 'Lonely Boy', which this is based on so maybe a new angle for me. Vic Reeves as Grundy would be inspired casting, "Go on, say another rude word". "Uvavu!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) Boyle's probably better suited to making a Pistols series than many. I'm guessing it'll be more 'Trainspotting' than 'Slum Dog Millionaire'. Edited January 11, 2021 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Little Dragon said: Having read the book, quite a large part of it may not be directly Pistols related. The article I read, when naming who's playing who only mentioned Steve Jones and Jordan, as if her role was a big one (or two....... Sorry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: I'm waiting for Peter Jackson to buy the movie rights ... Just stick Frodo in a Teddy Boy suit, instant Malcom. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Maude said: The article I read, when naming who's playing who only mentioned Steve Jones and Jordan, as if her role was a big one (or two....... Sorry). Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said: Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? Our drummers, who's from Bromley, older brother used to hang around with them all apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 The infamous Bromley contingent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Our drummer would've been thirteen in '76 and said his brothers mates were a scary bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 I've read the book....... and I think it has the potential for a really great series. Plenty of strands in there. The following topics if covered thoughtfully would work really well: the punk scene, McLaren, the Pistols explosion/implosion, the pistols creative process , an insight into the theft culture/lifestyle which Jones inhabited..... But most of all there is the titular 'lonely boy' aspect. Jones had (extremely) brief sexual encounters in massive quantity, but could never form a relationship with a woman. .And the childhood situations which probably led to that. That came across as the underlying thing in the book in my eyes. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Steve was always my Fav, in fact i only ever listened to the Pistols because of him. Cant wait...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 hour ago, silverfoxnik said: Jordan was quite heavily involved... Used to see her a lot as she was also very involved with early Adam & The Ants in '77 and' 78.. She was a really fearsome character! I'm also keen to know who's going to be playing Siouxsie..? Having worked on a few of the videos at the time - inc Adam and the Ants, Madness, human League, etc I am soooo looking forward to this............... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, silverfoxnik said: The infamous Bromley contingent... Billy Idol... The Three Compasses in the 80's - Saturday Lunch and Sunday Eve Noise.. Edited January 11, 2021 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Chief mischief maker Lydon loses court case over the use of Sex Pistols songs in the series. https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58303879.amp?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16297166146924&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From %1%24s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Might do him good to be told no for a change 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 Maybe a bit peeed off that it's the Steve Jones story and not the John L story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: Maybe a bit peeed off that it's the Steve Jones story and not the John L story. 100% this! A real insult for his rampaging ego. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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