Joy Division/Control
I’m a fan of Joy Division and loved the film 2007 CONTROL, but just this week I finally got around to reading the book the movie is based on:
Written by Ian’s widow Deborah, the book tracks the rise and seemingly unavoidable end with Curtis’ suicide. A complete discography, show dates and lyrics to all Joy Division and Warsaw songs are included.
After reading the book, I found Control the perfect title for the film. Ian Curtis was a control freak and lacked it all at the same time. Oh, why are all of my heroes f*$k ups? Sigh.
luis
December 2, 2009 12:52 pm
…i <3 joy division. it was only 2 years before the movie came out that i discover joy division. a friend from college gave their CD and i was hooked.
the movie was awesome. being a photographer, i'm a big fan of anton corbijn. i love all his images from joy division to the work he has done with DM and U2.
top 10 fav movies of all time.
Jessica
December 3, 2009 3:13 am
what the? Joy division movie?! ah i’m stoopidly behind
Kat Corbett
December 3, 2009 11:02 am
You need to watch it. It’s really really great!
erick
February 10, 2010 8:36 pm
I didn’t know anything about Joy Division and watched the movie . Sad he decided to end his life so young.
Kat Corbett
February 11, 2010 6:50 pm
It’s cool you watched it not knowing anything about the band. They have influenced many many bands.