Celebrating Mod Subculture, Soul Music & Kitchen Sink Realism Across The Decades
Room at the Top Directed by Jack Clayton (1958) “Room at the Top” by Jack Clayton is the film based on John Braine‘s novel from 1957. The screenplay was adapted from the novel by Neil Paterson. It’s production company was Romulus Films and was produced by John and James Woolf. It went on general release in London on 22nd January …
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1980s Mod Music Memories Recordings From You Tube and Mixcloud Without doubt, the uploads and recordings included within this article deservedly so need to be included. Firstly because this article is dedicated to a unique group of uploads. All of which are primarily dedicated to the music that was listened to and played out at events of the 1980s. Secondly …
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A Kestrel For A Knave by Barry Hines & Kes, Directed By Ken Loach I have chosen to write this article for a collection of reasons. Firstly I originate from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, where the novel and film is based . In addition to this, not only do I have an unshakable bond with my origins, both the film …
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Francesco Lisi Scardavi – The Rimini Mod Scene 1980s Rimini Mod, Francesco Lisi Scardavi continues the series of chats regarding 1980s Rimini Mod scene. Francesco gives a warming and reflective account of his participation in the northern Italian Mod scene. Discussing his happy memories here in part one of his transcript. Here Francesco discusses those early Mod memories and his …
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Meaning Of The Term Kitchen Sink Realism “Kitchen Sink Realism” is a phrase that describes a particular genre of British film and drama that became apparent in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It refers to a type of social realism that concentrates on the everyday lives of working-class people. Most often it refers to the mundane conditions they encounter …
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Mixcloud – Recommended Accounts For Soul, R&B & Mod Related Music Mixcloud , in my opinion, is one of the major music platforms enabling us to listen to a wide range of music uploads as well as DJ sets from various club nights. I listen to varying uploads on Mixcloud regularly as a large proportion of my daily life is …
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Mod Subculture Books, Soul Music, Reading, Blogs & Authors – Useful Reading Whilst not exhaustive, included below are a list and brief discussion of some further reading regarding Mod Subculture and Soul music genres. Additionally also some useful websites to purchase books regarding these topics are also included. 1960s Mod Subculture Reading – Blogs / Websites The Dungeon Mod Club, …
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The Angry Young Men Movement The phrase coined “Angry Young Men” refers to a group of British writers and playwrights who arose in the 1950s and early 1960s. These writers were known for their anti-establishment and calcitrant attitudes. Their rebellious attitudes were conveyed in their works. These works analysed and challenged the cultural, political and social norms that arose after …
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Angry Young Women Writers of the 1950s and 1960s Kitchen Sink Drama was initially penned by the “Angry Young Men” and “Angry Young Women” of the 1950s and 1960s. These were a collective of upper working-class / middle-class playwrights and authors who were disheartened with the UK class system. They had an overwhelming desire to portray the rawness and grittiness …
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1980’s Mod Girl Memories – 10 Of Some Of My Memorable Tracks – Part 1 I am occasionally asked if I could choose a certain set of songs that remind me of my 1980’s Mod girl years, what they would be? Therefore I have decided to dedicate a couple of articles to to some of them. As there are …
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