If films were made by pulling the lever on a fruit machine to generate a random combination of actors, plot and setting, you would occasionally get a hilarious freak like Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. The fact that someone actually made a World War Two drama starring David Bowie and Takeshi Kitano – with queer undertones, an ’80s synth soundtrack … Read more
A new look at the upcoming documentary “David Bowie: The Last Five Years” has been revealed by HBO, which will air the film in January. The documentary centers on the final years of Bowie’s remarkable career, focusing mainly on his last two albums, “The Next Day” and “Blackstar” and on his musical “Lazarus”. A description … Read more
‘Dead Ringers’ star Jon Culshaw will portray the late artist in the forthcoming programme, which will air next month A new BBC radio drama will dramatise the making of David Bowie‘s final studio album, ‘Blackstar’. The late artist released his twenty-fifth and final album on January 8, 2016, which coincided with Bowie’s 69th birthday. Two … Read more
If you’re not into the idea of angels and Santa Claus hanging off your Christmas tree, then why not go for another type of otherwordly being and decorate with David Bowie? Ziggy Stardust decoration £16, shop.nationaltheatre.org.uk
