Control

Got to check this out at the Harris Theatre a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to be playing anywhere locally. Great film. Sam Riley as Ian Curtis was phenomenal. Check it out if you have the means...

Based on a book by his ex-wife Deborah Curtis, Control portrays Curtis as a much more sympathetic character, but that was to be expected. I didn't know much more about Ian than his music (and his early death), but it seemed like he was always portrayed as more of a jag (i.e. his brief appearance in 24 Hour Party People). Anyway...Control will most definitely make my Top 10 of 2007.

Here's Joy Division performing "Shadowplay" on Tony Wilson's (R.I.P., also) Granada Reports in 1978. This here tune was on their debut '79 full length album Unknown Pleasures, which Pitchfork listed as the 9th best album of the 70's. Seeing the original Ian Curtis here...and then seeing Sam Riley's performance...kinda eery creepy...



One for play or download...
(left click to play; right click to download)
::Joy Division - Transmission ::

Ass Hats tomorrow, kids...