Unfortunately the film director Ken Russell passed away today. For those who are unaware of his work, Russell was a famous English film director who was considered a pioneer in both television and film industrie. His trademark flamboyant and controversial style earned him a spot in English pop culture history.
He also directed one of my favourite films of all time, "Tommy." The film came out in 1975 and was a musical based upon The Who's 1969 rock opera album musical by the name of well, "Tommy." The film revolves around a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult because of it. It's a masterpiece and if you haven't watched it put in on your Netflix right now! Rest in peace Ken Russell, and thank you for one of the coolest films I've ever seen. The above is a sample from the film, the song Pinball Wizard with the one and only Elton John.
But before we go a quick fun Awesome-Robo trivia track! The film Tommy was actually filmed in my hometown of Portsmouth and burnt down the pier during production. The city museum also has some original memorabilia from the film inside so remind me to take you next time you're down.
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