Typical Girls: Women in Punk/Post-Punk/Underground Music (Circa 1975-1980s)

[Dina Hornreich <dinahornreich AT earthlink.net>]

"Breaking Glass" was on again Friday Night/Saturday Morning -- around 4:35 AM 
-- so I taped it and watched it yesterday. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Sure, 
the story itself was a bit cliche but she was strong enough to pull it off 
well. I liked her -- as a person/actor/character and as a musician -- and I 
liked the scenery, plotline, etc. And you know, those songs did linger 
considerably in my consciousness for a while afterward!

If you compare it to other mainstream movies about music/fame -- like velvet 
goldmine, almost famous, rockstar, grace of my heart, great balls of fire -- 
it really was pretty good. I don't really remember Jubilee very well -- 
except for the slits cameo. That could be due to a variety of factors. Yes, I 
will readily admit that I am not a real film connoisseur (but some of you are 
and I quite respect that!).

Anyhow, if it's on TV again -- you might want to check it out. We have fancy 
(digital) cable because of some deal we have, so I don't think you have to 
subscribe to Starz Cinema just to see this flick (even though "Sid and Nancy" 
will be on soon -- although I'm not really sure I can/want to see it again). 
"Breaking GLass" is not available on DVD/VHS anymore but that may change! Who 
knows!? 



-Dina

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