His humility is incredibly endearing, and it leaves one with a real respect and fondness for him. Johnson, as it turns out, is also able to read Old Icelandic and is an amateur astronomer, as well as being an actor ( Game of Thrones) and a talented musician. All of these factors mean that Temple’s film feels extremely current, and is not, as would be the danger, just the reminiscent ramblings of an old man. There are often artistic cutaways too, such as when he is in a projection room, or has things projected onto him. He narrates with constant diversions to literature or classic film that echo points in his life, a tactic which manages to keep the film feeling fresh throughout. Confessing to “always reading something”, the entire film is peppered with quotes by everyone from Chaucer to Wordsworth, often recited by Johnson himself. One of the first, and most beautiful, things the viewer learns about Johnson is that he loves literature. His newfound ecstasy at being alive and the clever way in which the film is made creates a truly inspiring and entertaining documentary. Grim as the outlook may be, Johnson proves himself to be a fascinating character, with an entirely unexpected attitude towards his situation. Focusing on the enigmatic Wilko Johnson, it follows the legendary musician as he faces up to the reality of his 2013 diagnosis of terminal cancer. London Film Premiere.While shrouded in a gloomy preface, this recent documentary from Julien Temple reveals itself to be a true, albeit melancholy treat. Glastonbury 2015 review: The Who Lionel Richie Patti Smith.Dr Feelgood’s Wilko Johnson on Shunkoin Temple in Kyoto.Wilko film ‘not just for rock’n’roll fans’.Simon has his own great site right here: Related articles across the web The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson is screening at selected cinemas from July 17th 2015 th. Wilko is well and truly back and as good as he has ever been. On the strength of his performance at the 100 Club, there’s no prospect of that in his immediate future. He really ought to be putting his feet up.
He has a scar running up his middle that would make your eyes water (go see the film and you’ll get to see it). As a result of his surgery, he is a diabetic and is missing some internal organs, including part of his stomach. In a few days’ time, Wilko Johnson will enjoy his 68 th birthday.
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This is very emotive stuff, as is archive footage of his ‘farewell’ gigs in Japan (where he has a maniacal following) and at London’s KOKO.ĭylan Howe performing with Wilko Johnson at The 100 Club London on 7th July 2015 (Simon Reed/RockShot) This is documented in the film, but there are also moments when the guard drops just slightly, where Wilko’s underlying sadness at his situation is exposed. Johnson’s public response to his initial diagnosis – that he felt an elation and weight lifted from him in the knowledge that he just had to live in the moment – was widely reported at the time. In what is essentially a 92 minute monologue, Johnson spends much of his time paying homage to Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal – sat on the sea wall of his beloved Canvey Island, playing chess and discussing his imminent death with an image of himself dressed as the Grim Reaper. On 7 th July, I was privileged to attend the UK Premiere of Temple’s new work at The Picturehouse Central. Those interviews became the basis for a new film entitled The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson. When Johnson and Daltrey needed a short film to promote Going Back Home, they turned to Temple – who used the opportunity to also record some interviews with Wilko.
Johnson’s quirky character shone in Oil City and it established a rapport between the two men. In 2009, award-winning documentary film maker Julien Temple made his critically acclaimed Oil City Confidential, recalling the rise of Dr Feelgood through the pre-punk era of the early 1970s. Wilko Johnson, Norman Watt-Roy, Julien Temple & Dylan Howe at the premiere of the film The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson
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