Damn, But the Foos' Taylor Hawkins Makes a Convincing Iggy Pop

From this photo, anyway.  He could use a few more scars and a lot more needle track marks, but on the whole, this is good casting. Actress Malin Akerman as Deborah Harry? Not so much.  In my opinion, anyway

This is a stlll from the upcoming movie about CBGB.  .

Read more about the movie at The NME.

The Hipsters Already Hate the Upcoming CBGB Movie...

...and it won't be out for months.  I guess they just want to get on record early.  From The Village Voice:

If you're the type of cynical punk asshole who thinks the movie about CBGB can't be anything but terrible, well GOOD NEWS, the movie's poster essentially proves you right. It was released today on the CBGB movie Facebook page, which has exclusive clips that also prove you right. Still, you'd be wise not to bet money against all the big name stars in this thing: Alan Rickman, Malin Akerman, Freddy Rodriguez, Joel David Moore, Rupert Grint, Richard Deklerk, Mickey Sumner, and Stana Katic. All that AND Foo Fighter drummer Taylor Hawkins? There. There. You feel better now.

More hate can be found here.  And then there's this video.  Oh, dear.

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For Record Shop Fans: The Doc Based on Last Shop Standing

Just in time for Record Store Day on April 20 will come the documentary based on Last Shop Standing, the book chronicling the struggle of independent music stores across the UK.

The 50 minute doc looks at the state of indie stores and how changes in the industry and consumer habits have created a new sense of community and a solidarity that has allowed these shops to survive (if not thrive) in difficult times.

The film also features appearances by many different musicians, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Fatboy Slim and Paul Weller.

If you're going to be out for Record Store Day, watch for the DVD.

What the Hell is This Terrence Malick Rock'n'Roll Film?

A couple of years ago, I was speaking with Ian Astbury of the Cult when he casually dropped director Terrance Malick's name.

"I shot a scene for the new Malick film the other day," he said, "and--"

"Wait," I injected.  "Malick? As in Terrance Malick?  Tree of Life?  The Thin Red Line? Days of Heaven? The guy who has become a legend on the basis of directing just six films in forty years?"

"That's him," Ian smiled, "and this one is all about rock'n'roll."

Malick, in fact, is shooting two films either back-to-back or simultaneously, depending on the source.  One is called Knight of Cups (for now, anyway) and the other still doesn't have a title--and don't ask me which is the music film.  

All we know is that plenty of footage has been shot around Austin, Texas, and in addition to Astbury, participants (allgedly) include Arcade Fire, Patti Smith, Lykke Li, Fleet Foxes, Black Lips, Natalie Portman, Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Ryan Gosling and Christian Bale.  The latest rumours have Robert Plant and Johnny Lydon in the cast.

IMDB has this description:  "Two intersecting love triangles. Obsession and betrayal set against the music scene in Austin, Texas."

WTF?

The Official Poster for the CBGB Movie

It's wrapped and ready for release later this year.  Go here for a link to a high-res version.