If I Should Fall from Grace - The Shane MacGowan Story (2003)

Brutal honesty at it's best.

A fantastic insight into the wonderfully uplifting and at times sad world of Shane MacGowan. This is an engaging, brutally honest, beautifully shot and thoughtfully constructed story of one of our times best songwriters/poets. A must see. February 9, 2008

Shane's Rather Boring in his Biography

I love the Pogues like anyone but I have to confess, Shane's a very boring interview. He drags in his speak and repeats what he's said numerous times in previous interviews. Tipperary this and Tipperary that...

That being said, I loved the early footage in his year's with the Nipps and found the footage of an older, wiser MacGowan performing in Dublin to be an expression of bewildering nostalgia. That man has literally gone to hell and back and he's still standing, even waltzing with his mother on stage to a crowd of young Irish lads who still treat him as the "next big act" in Ireland.

His biographies are more interesting than his recollections of his life in interview.

May 10, 2007

If you like Shane this is a total must for your collection

I saw this film a couple of years ago, I finally purchased my own copy of it.
This documentary is just fantastic and covers more or less the entire life up to the present of the great Shane Macgowan. Rather than just copying what most people have written about this movie I will just say a quick little quirp about what I really enjoy about it.

First off the opening of the movie sold me right away. The Popes live performing Paddy Public Enemy #1. That right there had me.
There is a ton of music in this documentary which I really enjoyed; too many music documentaries never have enough music and actuall performances for my liking. This one has a huge amount.

Many of the interviews are fantastic also. Not your typical "Oh so and so is a great performer", super in depth interviews about who and how Shane really is.

There is not a lot of extra stuff worth while except the extended interviews, do yourself a favor and be sure to check out "Shane and Nature" or something along those lines, it is hilarious!

So if you love The Pogues, if you love The Popes get this movie you will not be disappointed one bit!


Up the Republic!

May 3, 2007

Brilliant

This movie shows the genius that is Shane, warts and all. A little rough to watch his slide into olblivion but it also gives you appreciation for where he has been and where he is going. I saw the Pogue's last year for Paddy's Day in NYC and he still has not missed a step musically or performing. January 12, 2007

Reality uncompromised

A real dose of where this artist came from and the influnces that made him what he is. I would have given this five stars if it was more introspective of the artist, although what they got was probably the best they could hope for. There is some great music and interviews and if you read between the lines, a sensitive artist. Somewhat depressing but definitely real. January 8, 2007

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