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Absolute Beginner

David Bowie passed away at the age of 69 today and left billions of fans sad and blue. What a great loss to the world. This pop legend of so many characters, The White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, The Goblin King, Major Tom, Aladdin Sane, inspired legions of people around the world, me included, spreading lyrical…… Continue reading Absolute Beginner

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Bowie Collaborations- it’s the Final Countdown

Bowie had collaborated with fellow artists and created famous duos over the years. I have dedicated this happy Friday to collect favorite ones and list my top 5. Not an easy thing to do as there are so many others I have left behind, however listing my top 100 is way too much for now. Here…… Continue reading Bowie Collaborations- it’s the Final Countdown

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Flight of the Concords- Bowie

Before reading this please make sure you are equipped with a strong British accent and repeat this line: “Hello Bret, I’m 1972 David Bowie”. This gem was introduced to me by AlexRaphael after sharing my grand love for David Bowie on one of my earlier posts, so thanks heaps, Alex! Really enjoyed watching this 🙂 Synopsis: Season 1,…… Continue reading Flight of the Concords- Bowie

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The Hunger (1983)

A film directed by the late Tony Scott. Miriam (Catherine Deneuve) is a vampire queen who lures her lovers into the dark side by promising them eternal youth. She is married to John (David Bowie), her companion for the last 200 years. Together they’re set to hunt their midnight pray. When John faces a strange disease…… Continue reading The Hunger (1983)

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Velvet Goldmine (1998)- Soundtrack

As posted last week, each Friday I wish to write and post something about David Bowie or Bowie related. Today I thought about a film I haven’t watched in a very long time and kind of missed, I have to say. Velvet Goldmine had a substantial presence in my teenage years as cultural educator. I’ve drawn much inspiration…… Continue reading Velvet Goldmine (1998)- Soundtrack

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The Stars (Are Out Tonight)- Swinton & Bowie

Do you remember my post on the greatest duos on cinema? Well, here’s an amazing one on a music video! David Bowie and Tilda Swinton!! I mean, really… could it get any better than this?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7dMBcg-gE Video synopsis: Swinton and Bowie play a well settled happy couple. When they make their usual visit to the grocery store…… Continue reading The Stars (Are Out Tonight)- Swinton & Bowie