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Charles Murphy's Discussions

Hull Truck Theatre ''Quadrophenia'' 24/08/2011

Started Aug 31, 2011 0 Replies

 I was asked by the one of the shows producers if my videos of 60's Mods could be used as a collage at the beginning of the show to set the mood for the ''Quadrophenia'' performance and also at the…Continue

''Cool Reflections''-What Was Your ''Coolest'' Moment As A Mod.

Started this discussion. Last reply by pete melvets Jul 31, 2011. 53 Replies

We all have had ''THAT''…Continue

The ''Hard Mod'' image Myth Or Truth

Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Gardner Sep 22, 2011. 211 Replies

This does my nut right in on this subject, I've never seen a ''Hard Mod'' photo or a group of ''Hard Mods'' tooled up and looking for aggro wearing 3 button suits, with trenchcoats or fishtail parkas…Continue

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Steve Godfrey replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
Yup - film with mods in it - not a mod film - did get a tip tho for the next ruck - fishing hooks in the parka hood - lol just kidding.
Monday
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tim cannock replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
Of course this is a re-make of the 1947 version (Richard Attenbourgh, b/w) which was itself  set in  the late 1930's. So all the timelines are muddled up and the charcters up-dated. Its a good time-piece, but not really a…
Monday
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Derek Gardner replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
Watched it last night, to be honest I liked it, thought I wouldn't, As for the mod and rockers scenes I could criticise but I dont want to, to me it was a good watch and the so called gangsters reminded me of my uncles and  good…
Sunday
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Nick replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
Saw it last night, scenes actually filmed in Eastbourne and on Eastbourne Pier, coming from Brighton and having read the book for O'level English thought it followed the story closely, but the move of time from the thirties to the sixties…
Sunday
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hubert davenport replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
i dont neccessarily think its the greatest film ever but i enjoyed the hour and three quarters is was on and i would have been interested in seeing it even if there were no mods in it unfortuneatley what with it being the remake of a classic there…
Sunday
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Gary De'Roux replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
I really liked the film and the story for what it was. It wasn't about mods or a mod film. On the first watch i was a bit confused though happy with the visualisation. So on watching the directors commentary (which i thoroughly recommend)…
Sunday
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JB replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
After reading all that I am bit worried about saying that I didn't like the film. Though i can appreciate all the effort that was put in, and Mods n scooters are always appreciated, but no didn't like the film.
Sunday
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Nicky Bubbles replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
I must say after re-reading my previous post, my sense of tongue in cheek may have been lost in translation to some. I'm really not fussed about it in the slightest about what happened and from what I gather an awful lot of others who were…
Sunday
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hubert davenport replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
dont be so hard on youself nicky the media present mod as parkas and scooters with lights and mirrors together with seaside punch ups with rockers and nothing more gawd knows what it would have been like without your input the Q film itself has…
Sunday
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Mod Goddess replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
Here here! I would shudder to think that if they did sort of thing here in Oz about the Sharpie culture (which was a Melbourne subculture at that), they'd get a lot of things wrong also. Sarcastic moment there!! Our club organised a ride out to…
Sunday
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Duncan Worman replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
that is awful Nicky - there are some clowns out there and your knowledge was unfortunately wasted on some pig ignorant numpties.
Saturday
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Nicky Bubbles replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
I have just been speaking to the missus about this movie and the bad memories it has left with us after being involved in production and the premiere.  Forgrive the rant below but I need to vent my splein: I/my scooter club became involved…
Saturday
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hubert davenport replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
he already has played old man steptoe in an excellent bbc4 drama called the curse of steptoe and youre right he didnt need any  make up !
Saturday
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stephen hughes replied to Charles Murphy's discussion 'Brighton Rock Verdict -Magic Or Tragic????'
If you haven't already seen it - it's on tonight 21.00 BBC2 Brighton Rock I did write a review of it HERE And you may spot my son on screen for about 3 secs:  
Saturday
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Charles Murphy replied to Mod Goddess's discussion 'From our American cousins... "Grab your murse!"'
The only ''markas'' I ever had were for writing ''Mods ya bass'' on a Bus shelter and all the other Mods shouting ''Gie's a mention!!!''  Ho,ho!!!
Feb 3
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Charles Murphy replied to Andrew Harris's discussion 'Mods Are Mods Whatever Generation.'
Us early 70's and 80's Mods had more respect for the originals have for us, I'm afraid, hence the arguing,  enjoy the moment, have a laugh, be who you are, don't be a sheep, be a Shepherd, had a laugh watching…
Feb 3

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At 12:50pm on October 27, 2011, stewartstewart said…

There you go a Gas Parka minus the hood for 38 dollars and probably smells like a 1940's tent when wet :o)

At 6:12am on August 22, 2011, belle clarkbelle clark said…

scissors!!  so good to hear from you and thanks for the warm message, running out to work right now but will pm you tonight and we can catch up on last xx amount of years  xx

At 7:38pm on July 10, 2011, Paddy McGoniglePaddy McGonigle said…
Are you going to the alldayer on the 23rd mate? I might pop up for the afternoon (weather permitting) can't stop for the night do as i'm on nights :-(
At 5:31pm on June 21, 2011, Walter RessmeyerWalter Ressmeyer said…

Glad to have found this site, looking forward to discussing shopping for gear etc. As for the video's... I'll be sure to post 'em and will make an effort to add in things that might be of interest to fans of; Soul, Garage Fuzz, R&B, and the basic food groups! Nice to make your acquaintance's

Walter

At 6:36pm on May 22, 2011, stewartstewart said…

 

Notting Hill never looked so good haha

At 10:15pm on May 20, 2011, Paddy McGoniglePaddy McGonigle said…
Charlie is there something wrong with your inbox mate?I've sent you a couple of messages, Have you got them?how's the website coming on? Am I asking too many questions?
At 6:25pm on April 11, 2011, Charlotte & MichaelCharlotte & Michael said…

Mr Murphy, a poet and a gentleman. Hope you get to Brighton in August.

Of all our MG friends, it's you who we want to kick pebbles on Brighton beach with the most!

At 8:58am on March 11, 2011, Donna Michelle TolertonDonna Michelle Tolerton said…
thanx hun xx
At 11:25pm on February 28, 2011, Paddy McGoniglePaddy McGonigle said…
Ah Burgh by sands that's quite close to me,I think I know who you mean.  Never been introduced , got introduced to his mate Shaun by my mate Clarky at a soul night in Workington about 6 years ago.Hopefully get to meet him sometime
At 10:33pm on February 28, 2011, Paddy McGoniglePaddy McGonigle said…
Hi Charles . Steve01? don't know mate I might do.
 
 
 

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