Touching From A Distance

"Ian Curtis Biopic Control to Premiere at Cannes

If you only see one depressing-ass musician biopic this season, make it this one."

A new rocumentary about the life (and presumably the death) of the lead singer of Joy Division is coming out this year. Pitchfork Online has the latest scoop. They also included a link to the band performing Transmission. It's always a little scary watching Ian Curtis perform, and this clip is no exception. I just keep waiting for the meltdown. I'm not sure how he held it all in.

Speaking of movies, if you haven't seen 24 Hour Party People, I highly recommend it. It might not be the best-made film ever, but it's fun, and the music is great, and the nostalgia factor is almost painful (in a good way, of course).