Vengeful Glutton
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Director Alan Parker passed away today aged 76. Irish people will be very familiar with his treatment of Roddy Doyle's The Commitments. A popular movie in this country, it surely must now qualify as a historically significant artefact? Set in Dublin's inner city, during the 1980s, it tells the tale of young Jimmy Rabbitte's dreams of starting a soul band. Parker captured the youthful vibrance, colourful energy and distinct cultural idiosyncrasies of a city on the eve of crossing the Rubicon of globalisation. I'm not a fan of The Commitments, but the last time I watched it, Dublin, despite the urban decay, unemployment and crime, never seemed so delectably poignant; a time and a place gone forever.
A talented and accomplished auteur, Mr. Parker's movie portfolio includes a diverse range of movie genres:
RIP

A talented and accomplished auteur, Mr. Parker's movie portfolio includes a diverse range of movie genres:




RIP
