July 31, 2012
MOD MOVIE RETURNS
The long out-of-print Mod classic, Quadrophenia (1979), will be released on DVD and Blu-ray by the Criterion Collection on August 28th. From Criterion: "The Who’s classic rock opera Quadrophenia was the basis for
this invigorating coming-of-age movie and depiction of the defiant, drug-fueled
mod subculture of early 1960s London. Our antihero is Jimmy (Phil Daniels), a
teenager dissatisfied with family, work, and love. He spends his time knocking around
with his clothes-obsessed, pill-popping, scooter-driving fellow mods, a group
whose antipathy for the motorcycle-riding rockers leads to a climactic riot in
Brighton. Director Franc Roddam’s rough-edged film is a quintessential
chronicle of youthful rebellion and turmoil, with Pete Townshend’s brilliant
songs (including “I’ve Had Enough,” “5:15,” and “Love Reign O’er Me”) providing
emotional support, and featuring Sting and Ray Winstone in early roles." The disc features a new restored and uncut print supervised by the cinematographer, a 5.1 surround mix supervised by The Who, director commentary, interviews, 1964 and 1965 French TV episodes about Mod culture and The Who, personal history by Mod, Irish Jack, and more!
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