Tony, the outstanding debut from Gerard Johnson, has been compared to classics Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Taxi Driver and is one of the most important and disturbing British films of recent years. Unemployed and unemployable, Tony is a sympathetic recluse with severe social problems, an addiction to VHS action films and a horrible moustache. Occasionally he snaps and murder is the result. Featuring a star-making lead performance from Peter Ferdinando, Tony is dark, brutal and bleakly amusing and will stay with you long after you finish watching. Featuring an original soundtrack by THE THE.
“If Mike Leigh remade Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer... Remarkable" Sight & Sound
“Gripping” ★★★★ Empire Magazine
"The perfect marriage of genre and style" The Guardian
“Low-key, edgy and yet surprisingly funny... Film-making of the highest order"
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In this month's edition of Radio Cineola we will be playing Thomas Feiner's version of This Is The Day from the upcoming The End Of The Day project, visiting The 51st STATE CAFE, playing more music and soundscapes from the Tony soundtrack plus of course another verse from the upcoming The Inertia Variatons project with John Tottenham.
February Broadcast
Full 15 minute hi-quality download available for purchase in Showroom.
This is the 51st State Cafe. Through large windows and dark wooden Venetian blinds shafts of light play upon the old wooden floor. In summertime the ceiling fans slowly turn. In wintertime the log fires roar. In the corner a venerable Clarke & Smith dutifully plays old recordings. There is no Internet connection in here and of course mobile phones are absolutely not allowed. Sitting around on the old leather sofas the customers are varied and come from all corners of the globe, the coffee is strong and the conversation is flavourful - and you never quite know just who you are going to bump into.
Thomas Feiner is one of my favourite singer/songwriters. A hugely talented and thoughtful fellow, Thomas and I became drinking buddies through my frequent trips to Sweden. It is with great pleasure that Thomas has become an honorary member of THE oTHErs, the loose band of THE THE collaborators, and contributed a beautiful version of This is The Day to The End Of The Day album project. In fact I prefer Thomas' version to my own. He has placed the song on tranquillisers and injected it with the most beautiful melancholy. Read more
THE THE's original soundtrack to TONY to be released on Lazarus via it's Cineola imprint in late February. Available initially ONLY through www.thethe.com
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