Sex Pistols: The Filth & the Fury

LOL, sid single handedly got the pistols their all time rep as not being able to play. They were all excellent players, especially Mr Matlock. Sid on the other hand, oh dear.

Al, you should replace Barry Norman on Film Night

great prog

Hard to believe it was nearly 30 years go.

its class like isn't it. Also worth getting for Chrimbo is the recently re-released 'Great Rock & Roll Swindle'

i saw it a number of years ago--good doc.

Recommended viewing and often a DVD you find in bargain bins amongst the Matthew Perry movies.

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One of my favorites. Up there with The Kids Are Alright as far as musical docs go

Maybe it's just me, but the Clash film (Westway to The World) suffers by comparison. On it's own, it's a brilliant film and really gives you a gritty, hands-on view of the band. But for some reason, the Pistols one nails the social history behind punk and the fleeting fury of it all. Great film on its own, though

Yes, it's certainly highly recommended viewing. Hadn't bothered to get a DVD player till it was released, so Filth was also the first purchase in that format.

Was wondering how the first half of the show was viewed, the bit of the white guy jumping the fence and talking about how he "doesn't like these people" (while glancing at the two black women who quickly hurried by him) had me shifting in my seat.

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Maybe it's just me, but the Clash film (Westway to The World) suffers by comparison. On it's own, it's a brilliant film and really gives you a gritty, hands-on view of the band. But for some reason, the Pistols one nails the social history behind punk and the fleeting fury of it all. Great film on its own, though

No, you're not the only one who feels that way.

Yeah, it's a real good music doc. One of my favorites.

Shame they were too shit faced to see what was obviously, and so obviously on the cards..... but there you are. 'Johnny Rotten' always scared me till I saw him on the 'jungle' - I was quite taken by the guy; he had a wife and beyond belief, morals and really deep ones too; never ever take anyone on face value; he's quite a charasmatic guy - who got seriously ripped off - he's obviously bitter though denies it; I'd gladly have him as my guest of honour at the dinner table; now what a night that would be! Malcolm could have really f****d it up or he could have made a mint - personally I think he did both! 'I could be wrong. ...I could be right...'? Anger is an energy...

well jr has always had morals,just listen to his music and its blatantly obvious. the press just used him to sell more fish n chip wraping (public image anyone??) as for the docuflik it is good,my fave moment is when they are asking the band about god save the queen. to which jones replies something like "i couldnt see what all the fuss was about,it wasnt like we was saying lets kill her or lets FUCK her". classic.

Not seen this yet.I've loved watching The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle for years,so this will be on my "to do" list.