• Privacy policy
  • T&C’s
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Meet the Team
  • Contact us
TLE ONLINE SHOP!
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
SUPPORT THE LONDON ECONOMIC
NEWSLETTER
  • TLE
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Opinion
  • Elevenses
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Film
    • Lifestyle
      • Horoscopes
    • Lottery Results
      • Lotto
      • Thunderball
      • Set For Life
      • EuroMillions
  • Food
    • All Food
    • Recipes
  • Property
  • Travel
  • Tech/Auto
No Result
View All Result
The London Economic
No Result
View All Result
Home Film

Film Review: My Life Story

My Life Story, directed by Julien Temple, is a soaring success.  It is the filmed stage show of Graham “Suggs” McPherson, frontman for the iconic 80s’ Ska-Pop band, Madness. Coming in the form of a one man show that expertly blends archival footage, animation and dramatized re-enactment, the show is an autobiographical account of Suggs’ […]

Mike McNulty by Mike McNulty
2018-01-19 09:53
in Film, Film Reviews
FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailWhatsapp

My Life Story, directed by Julien Temple, is a soaring success.  It is the filmed stage show of Graham “Suggs” McPherson, frontman for the iconic 80s’ Ska-Pop band, Madness.

Coming in the form of a one man show that expertly blends archival footage, animation and dramatized re-enactment, the show is an autobiographical account of Suggs’ life story structured loosely around his quest to discover more about the father he never had.

It is a personal, sprawling spoken word documentary that captures the spirit of a man and the cultural context of a specific time and place.  From Soho to Camden, the show charts the rise of Madness in the pub-rock scene through first hand recollections that are pumped with the same energy, charm and charisma as the music videos of the band’s heyday.

It is an absolute delight and easy to fall head first into Suggs’ world, travelling with him through the highs and lows of his life and career. He has the storytelling ability and comedic timing of a pro, the cheek and wit of a school boy and the presence to pull it all off.  It feels like a theatrical chat down the pub.  The only thing better than watching this film, would be to see the show live.

RELATED 

My Top Five Pixar Films

RelatedPosts

Cannes 2022 Review: Pacifiction

Cannes 2022 Review: Elvis

Cannes 2022 Review: Godland

Cannes 2022 Review: Crimes of the Future

Film Review: Coco

Please login to join discussion

Subscribe to our Newsletter

View our  Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions

Trending on TLE

  • All
  • trending
Abdollah

‘Rescue us’: Afghan teacher begs UK to help him escape Taliban

CHOMSKY: “If Corbyn had been elected, Britain would be pursuing a much more sane course”

What If We Got Rid Of Prisons?

More from TLE

Kon-Tiki Film Review

How To Make: Pied à Terre’s Strawberry Millefeuille

Arsenal boss hits out at wantaway player

5 Tips for Creating Lifestyle Photos For Instagram

Gossip – Arsenal & Everton want Madrid man? Spurs find striker?

8 top budget meeting spaces in London

Prince Andrew escorts Queen in and out of Philip’s memorial service 

Top 10 Wedding Gift Rules You Should Know

Police officer who “violently” flung teenage fan on way to Sheffield Wednesday Vs Chesterfield before punching him three times went “over the top”

7 Activities To Do with Your Family This Weekend

About Us

TheLondonEconomic.com – Open, accessible and accountable news, sport, culture and lifestyle.

Read more

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.




No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Food
  • Travel
  • More…
    • Elevenses
    • Opinion
    • Property
    • Tech & Auto
  • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Privacy policy
  • Contact us

© 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. All Rights Reserved.