Shane MacGowan
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Biography: Shane MacGowan was an Irish singer and songwriter.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Pembury, Kent, England, UK
Birthday: December 25, 1957
Deathday: November 30, 2023
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Gender: Male
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Straight to Hell
Overview: A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the loot, they find their way to a surreal town full of cowboys who drink an awful lot of coffee.
Genres: Action Western Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-26
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If I Should Fall from Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
Overview: Music videos and archived footage supplement recent interviews in this documentary of ex-Pogues singer Shane MacGowan. We follow his life from the early days in Ireland and England, through his formation of - and later dismissal from - The Pogues, to his new band The Popes. Shane's family, friends, and former bandmates comment on the music, the rumors, and the alcohol.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Shane MacGowan & The Popes: Live at Montreux 1995
Overview: Shane MacGowan first came to prominence as the singer and principal songwriter of The Pogues, writing huge international hits such as "Fairytale Of New York" and "The Irish Rover". After splitting from the band in 1991 he reappeared with a new band, the Popes, who released their debut album "The Snake" in 1995. He remains an iconic figure in Irish music. Recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 15, 1995.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-16
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Basically, Johnny Moped
Overview: A funny and often moving account of one of UK music's great lost treasures. Formed in 1974 by a group of school friends from Croydon, Johnny Moped were the band fronted by, and named after, the enigmatic Paul Halford aka Johnny Moped. By 1977 the group found themselves at the heart of the burgeoning punk scene in London and for a brief moment even looked like contenders. Despite being able to count both Chrissie Hynde and Captain Sensible as past members, success was not to come their way and Johnny Moped are now largely forgotten, punk rock's great lost band. Their story is however a fascinating one that, along with some of the era's most innovative music deserves to be heard.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-14
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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
Overview: A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-03
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: The Videos
Overview: A collection of the best of music videos by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds from 1984 to 1997, all with a "making of" commentary. Each of them excellent, despite the band's obvious dislike of making videos, welcoming every chance to get out of it. Tracklist: 1. Stagger Lee 2. Where The Wild Roses Grow 3. Into My Arms 4. (Are You) The One That I've Been Waiting For? 5. Henry Lee 6. Red Right Hand 7. Loverman 8. Do You Love Me? 9. Deanna 10. The Ship Song 11. Tupelo 12. In The Ghetto 13. Jack The Ripper 14. What A Wonderful World 15. Straight To You 16. The Mercy Seat 17. The Weeping Song 18. The Singer 19. I Had A Dream, Joe 20. Wanted Man
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Oscar
Overview: Writer Michael Bracewell presents an unusual and provocative look at the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde, the controversial Irish-born writer. Michael sets out to rescue him from the dangers of respectability by portraying him as an inspiration to generations of rockers and artists.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-12
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The Punk Rock Movie
Overview: Documentary on the London punk-rock scene, circa '78
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-06-09
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A Song for Eurotrash
Overview: A satirical look at Eurovision featuring cover versions of classic songs.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-12
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The Pogues Live in Tokyo
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1988-10-30
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Irish Rock at the BBC
Overview: A whistle-stop tour of rock from over the water, taking in some of the finest Irish rock offerings from the early 70s to the present day, as captured on a variety of BBC shows from The Old Grey Whistle Test and Top of the Pops to Later... with Jools Holland.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-13
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Completely Pogued
Overview: 'What we did, right, was we broke open the pop market, right? To trad music, right? Irish trad music, yeah? Now what happened after that I don't know...' So confesses toothy, hard-drinkin' Shane McGowan, lead man with punk-folk megastars the Pogues, the band that has taken traditional Irish folk and ramshackle rock to the bright pop lights of Wembley. In this rather haphazard but proud spirit, the documentary, like the Pogues' career itself, continues: the band and the various famous rockers they've jammed with offering opinions and anecdotes in a surprisingly entertaining and often revealing manner. Even if you have absolutely no interest in the music, the vast array of pasty-faced uglies is really quite stunning.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-17
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Eat the Rich
Overview: Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-23
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The Pogues Live at the Town and Country
Overview: The Pogues playing on St. Patrick's Day in London's Town and Country serves to remind fans why we loved the band and possibly why their breakup was inevitable. A thoroughly sloshed Shane MacGowan mumbles and screams his way through most of their hits to that point in time. Of course, real fans like the mumbling and the screaming. Lots of energy, great guests - The Specials, the late Kirstie MacColl and especially the late great Joe Strummer - who not only gets up on stage for a stirring rendition of London Calling, but serves as a kind of host for the evening as he discusses what made the Pogues so great. The video times in at a paltry 60 minutes which leaves you begging for more, but between the singalong Wild Rover and the silly string silliness of Fiesta, it is a jam-packed entertaining piece of music history.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-15
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If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story
Overview: Adrian Edmondson narrates a documentary chronicling the story of Stiff Records, a tiny independent that took music out of the boardroom and gave it back to the fans. Stiff's successes included Nick Lowe, the Damned, Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, Madness, Tracey Ullman and the Pogues. Contributors include Captain Sensible, Jonathan Ross, Suggs, Shane MacGowan and label founders Jake Riviera and Dave Robinson.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-14
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The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Overview: Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performances by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Happy Mondays and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-25
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The Pogues: Poguevision
Overview: Thirteen examples of The Pogues unique brand of hellraising folk, ranging from punky takes on traditional Irish songs like 'Dirty Old Town' to the Shane MacGowan penned originals which offered romanticised visions of life viewed through the bottom of a bottle.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-27
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The Ulysses Project
Overview: An irreverent, modern, non-traditional re-telling of Ulysses, told rapidly by a succession of over 75 international actors. The film maintains the rhythm of the novel's stream of consciousness with intimate, minutely nuanced provocative performances.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-16
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The Filth and the Fury
Overview: Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-29
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Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
Overview: Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-04-29
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The Great Hunger: The Life and Songs of Shane MacGowan
Overview: A look at the colourful lifestyle and inspiring music and lyrics of Shane MacGowan, former lead singer of the Pogues. Featuring specially-recorded performances of MacGowan's songs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-03-17
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The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’
Overview: A look at the creation of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York".
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-19
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Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan
Overview: A celebration of the Irish punk/poet Shane MacGowan, lead singer and songwriter of The Pogues, that combines unseen archive footage from the band and MacGowan’s family with original animations.
Genres: Documentary History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-04
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Kirsty MacColl at the BBC
Overview: Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation’, the singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl would have turned 65 this year had her life not been tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she has left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-10-05
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The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert
Overview: The Pogues celebrated their 30th anniversary with two sold-out shows in September 2012 at the famous Olympia venue in Paris. The shows were filmed/recorded and directed by Gautier & Leduc. The shows featured the full band line-up of Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacey, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Andrew Ranken, Phillip Chevron, Terry Woods and Darryl Hunt.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-19
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