Mario Dhingsa's Blog - Posts Tagged "blindedbythelight"

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📣Denim Poets' Society: New Jersey's finest poet teaches Luton's unluckiest that the hand that's dealt isn't the hand that counts.

👍Thunder Road:
Wonderfully well-written and joyfully executed.
Despite the anger and alienation all around, it brings a sparkle to the streets of Luton, and a chance to dance for us all.
Special mention to Hayley Atwell (cool teacher), Kulvinder Ghir (England's most quotable Dad), and David Hayman (coolest neighbour ever).

👎Duty owed:
Tiffany fans won't be impressed!
Some parts may be a bit predictable, and the '80s references a little awkward; but this film has the power to turn Springsteen agnostics into true believers, and gives a voice to an all-too-common agony.

🥇Best quote:
"You think that this man sings for people like us?"
"But he TALKS to me!"

🙁Best depressing quote:
"Forty-eight years ago I marched into war with my friends to fight men in swastikas.
Today I see swastikas on young men on the streets of Luton.
That was a very brave poem, young man. You must write more and get your message out.
N.F. scum indeed!"

💡Best line of reasoning:
"This Bruce Springsteen, are you sure he's American?
I read his songs. He said work hard, don't give up, respect your parents.
This man must be Pakistani."





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