On June 12, 1981 -- 35 years ago today -- the film Raiders of the Lost Ark was released.
I think a description of... well, anything to do with the film... is redundant: Steven Spielberg directing Harrison Ford in the first installment of the Indiana Jones film franchise, pitting Indy against Nazis in the search for the Ark of the Covenant. It was the highest-grossing film of 1981 and one of the all-time highest-grossing films in history. It was nominated for Best Picture at the 1982 Academy Awards, losing to Chariots of Fire but winning in four categories: Best Art Direction, Film Editing, Sound, and Visual Effects... and a fifth award, a Special Achievement Award for Sound Effects Editing.
If you are unsure about what this is... come out from under the rock for a sec and visit WP for the details. [wikipedia]
In celebration and respect for this iconic film... let's re-visit 1981 promotional featurette!
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
The Sex Pistols | Crazy Punks
It was 40 years ago today, on June 4, 1976 that the Sex Pistols took to the stage at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. In the audience were future members of seminal UK punk bands and post-punk bands, from the Buzzcocks and Joy Division to The Fall and Simply Red. Even Morrissey of The Smiths was in the audience. The gig was immortalized in a re-creation in Michael Winterbottom's 24 Hour Party People. For a round-up of songs played at the show, and several additional links to concerts and stories, visit Open Culture. There are several audio/photo-only selections from the June 4, 1976 show, but let's watch the recreation from 24 Hour Party People:
Here is the infamous 1978 Longhorn Ballroom concert in Dallas, Texas... visit OC for a fantastic write-up!
And the final show of the Sex Pistols, on January 14, 1978, in San Francisco... again, another fantastic write-up at OC!
Finally, here's a photo of Sid and Johnny in Berlin, in 1977.
(thx tIC)
Yes, this is all stolen "curated" snippets. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
Here is the infamous 1978 Longhorn Ballroom concert in Dallas, Texas... visit OC for a fantastic write-up!
And the final show of the Sex Pistols, on January 14, 1978, in San Francisco... again, another fantastic write-up at OC!
Finally, here's a photo of Sid and Johnny in Berlin, in 1977.
(thx tIC)
Yes, this is all stolen "curated" snippets. Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?
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