Ghost World

YOU MUST SEE THIS!!!!! Why, you ask? BECAUSE I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!

THE RUNAWAYS!

A biopic film of one of THE most influencial all-female rock bands of all-time is in the works and I, for one (and I know Don Betts as well), am extremely excited to see this!


For those of you who don't know much about The Runaways, go here THE RUNAWAYS WIKI and here THE OFFICIAL RUNAWAYS .

(from top left: Joan Jett, Jackie Fox, Lita Ford - Bottom from left: Sandy West, Cherie Currie)

The Runaways are coming to the big screen. Based on a memoir written by Cherie Currie and executive produced by Joan Jett, the story of The Queens of Noise is headed to a movie theater near you.

Unlike most Runaways projects since the breakup of the band, this one has the approval of Joan Jett. Joan has been very protective of her Runaways involvement and thus far has declined to participate in any type of revival, including Vicki Blue's documentary.

But it appears Joan believes in this project and her involvement is good news for Runaways fans.

Here are some photos from the filming of the movie which stars Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie and Kristen Stewart (yes, of Twilight fame) as Joan Jett.
Thanks to this site for the pics! socialitelife

Just to show you how good casting was, here's the REAL Joan Jett on set with Stewart.

And check the attitude from the stars as they really have adopted the true attitude of the original Runaways!

....and the REAL Joan Jett on set!

Go check this out if you're a fan of rock 'n' roll, girl groups, powerful women, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, or just a great film about a band that was ahead of their time!

Ry Cooder - Soundtrack to The Long Riders

One of my all-time favorite movies!

This terrific Walter Hill Western follows the careers of the James and Younger brothers--and uses the nifty idea of casting actual clans of acting siblings in the roles. Thus, the James brothers are played by James and Stacy Keach; the Youngers by David, Keith, and Robert Carradine; the Millers by Randy and Dennis Quaid; and the Fords by Christopher and Nicholas Guest. Hill, working with an evocative Ry Cooder score, creates a film that is at once breathtakingly exciting and elegiac in its treatment of these post-Civil War outlaws. The Keaches in particular bring a surprising dignity to the roles of Frank and Jesse James, while David Carradine is a hoot as Cole Younger--and the Quaids mimic real life (as it was for them then) in their battles as the Miller brothers. Bloody, to be sure, but also bloody good. --Marshall Fine

Jesse James and his gang of outlaws ride again in this "extraordinary" (LA Herald-Examiner) western that pulsates with hard-driving action and electrifying drama. Four sets of acclaimed actor brothersDavid, Keith and Robert Carradine, James and Stacy Keach, Dennis and Randy Quaid, and Christopher and Nicholas Guesteach depict real-life siblings in emotionally charged portrayals of the Old West's legendary bandits.The notorious James-Younger gang is the most famous group of outlaws in the country, robbing banks, trains and stagecoaches with a sense of daring that makes them folk heroes throughout the land. But when the mighty Pinkerton detective agency swears to track them down, these criminals must face an awesome enemy that will stop at nothing to see them behind bars...or dead! Only through the strength of their loyalty and blood ties can the outlaws hope to survive the brutal pursuits, unexpected betrayals and blistering showdowns that mark the end of their dangerous ride.

The Long Riders - track 1
Jesse James - track 13

This is an EXTREMELY rare album... Hard to find on CD or Vinyl, however, I feel it's completely worth it! It's not a long album (30+ min), but so satisfying!