The makers of a planned documentary about the late xray spex frontwoman poly styrene today launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay for the film, and debuted a very early trailer for the project, which they hope will hit theaters in november 2018 the film, poly styrene. Fundraising has begun via indiegogo, with a cinema release date set for november 2018. Set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. Were aiming to make a film that reflects her effervescent and. So many unrecorded songs ive got because i havent stopped writing since spex disbanded, you know. Queens, narrator and cowriter of the documentary i am a cliche and poly styrenes daughter. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard.
The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrene s daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Poly styrenes real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly poly styrene. I am a cliche biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard proclaimed, one of the least conventional frontpersons in rock history. Styrene is essential in the creation of many products that we use every day. Poly styrene wrote songs about consumerism, conformity, racism and alienation, and is widely acknowledged as an important influence on the riot grrrl movement of the early 1990s. Nov, 2018 the return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic. Styrene s daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for women in rock nroll. So i phone receiver records to inform them of the pop art moving diary. It occurs naturally in some fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, and beverages. The filmmakers behind i am a cliche are preparing to deliver the ultimate cinematic portrait of one of the great wild things of punk, and one of the great trailblazers for. May 31, 2017 styrene is a flammable liquid that is used to make polystyrene plastics, fiberglass, rubber, and latex. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene.
Poly styrene died of spinal and breast cancer on 25 april 2011 in east sussex, england at the age of 53. A new documentary chronicling the life of xray spexs poly styrene, titled poly styrene. Xray spex are an english punk band from london that formed in 1976. This latter instrument was an atypical addition to the standard punk instrumental lineup. The initial inspiration for the family was a charmingly awkward sans serif called breede schreeflooze shown in an early 20th century type specimen published by the enschede typefoundry in the netherlands. Official account for the forthcoming feature documentary poly styrene. Styrenes daughter celeste bell is the executive director and narrator of the upcoming film, i am a cliche.
A feature documentary celebrating the life and work of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene. Apr 26, 2011 poly styrene an optimist to the last even while battling cancer in a hospice, the former xray spex singer was talking about writing new songs and fighting cynicism. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly styrene. Mar 23, 2011 poly styrene, the punk upstart from xray spex, is promoting a new album and fighting cancer wed 23 mar 2011 17.
The original lineup featured singer poly styrene born marianne joan elliottsaid on vocals, jak airport jack stafford on guitars, paul dean on bass, paul b. Invisible britain, and cowritten by styrenes daughter, celeste bell, and zoe howe, who has authored biographies of the slits and the jesus and mary chain the two also are working on a biography of styrene, to be published by omnibus press at the. Biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray. Styrene is an injection mold process, injecting polystyrene into the stampers, the labels were glued on afterward. Poly styrene s real name was marianne joan elliottsaid. Their debut single, oh bondage, up yours, became a punk rallying cry, and singlehandedly anticipated the riot grrrl movement of the 90s.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A feature documentary about the life of xray spex singersongwriter and punk icon poly styrene is in the works. Poly styrene, the legendary frontwoman of xray spex, anticonsumerist raconteur, and up yourser of bondage, is getting her own documentary. Poly styrene an optimist to the last even while battling cancer in a hospice, the former xray spex singer was talking about writing new songs and fighting cynicism.
On 26 nov we launch a patreon to help us finish poly styrene. Cowritten and narrated by polys daughter celeste bell, the film is being crowdfunded via indiegogo until may 2, with various rewards offered in return for donations, including limited edition tshirts, mugs, tote bags, dvds and signed. She released a free download of black christmas in november 2010. After listening to generation indigo several times, i just have one question. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste.
She died of breast cancer on 25 april 2011 at the age of 53. Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard. Poly styrene biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Polystyrene foam, used in food service products and building insulation. Poly styrene was sitting in her polystyrene boutique in beaufort market, kings road, when the manager of a local pub named man in the moon came in. I am a cliche official indiegogo pitch video a blanktv feature. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a. Styrene shower tray with offcenter drain placement, shower curb, waterproofing membranes, strips, corners, pipe seal and mixing valve seal. Styrene b regular health effects from exposure to styrene may involve the central nervous system and include complaints of headache, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, and a feeling of intoxication. Poly styrene an optimist to the last music the guardian. Even after waiting all of these years to record music like generation indigo, this still blows away anything recorded these days. Why hasnt poly styrene been making music all of these years. A new documentary film about marianne joan elliottsaid, aka poly styrene titled poly styrene.
Apr 25, 2011 explore releases from poly styrene at discogs. To coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Mar 29, 2017 biracial, female, working class and possessing an unforgettable warriorcry voice not to mention the most satirical perspective in punk, xray spex founder poly styrene was, as billboard. Poly styrene remains one of the most original and dynamic voices in popular culture. Documentary on x ray spex frontwoman to be released, poly. Xray spex were an english punk rock band from london that formed in 1976. Marianne joan elliottsaid 3 july 1957 25 april 2011, known by the stage name poly. I m so happy i was a part of the 70s80s generation.
All songs considered poly styrene, the uncompromising singer of the british punk band xray spex, died monday. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In 1991, poly styrene was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The return of poly styrene by andrew perry, an interview featured on emusic.
She had breast cancer which metastasised to her spine. This latter instrument was an atypical addition to the standard punk instrumental lineup, and became one of the. Xray spexs other distinctive musical element was poly styrenes voice, which has been. This new film tells the story of punk icon poly styrene. Solid and film polystyrene, used in rigid foodservice containers, cd cases, appliance housings, envelope windows and many other products.
We have 1 albums and 12 song lyrics in our database. Poly styrene was born marion elliot in london, and formed xray spex in 1976, after seeing a sex pistols gig and deciding she could do that too. Styrene is the subject of an upcoming documentary poly styrene. I am a cliche featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more set to be released on november 2018, a featurelength film documenting poly styrenes life entitled poly styrene. Marianne elliottsaid nasceu em 1957 em bromley, kent, e cresceu em brixton, londres. A few of the most familiar uses of styrene include.
The poly styrene story 01 by celeste bell, zoe howe isbn. Poly styrene, the punk upstart from xray spex, is promoting a new album and fighting cancer wed 23 mar 2011 17. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics post by brens. This process was used because the stampers lasted longer more profits, as they didnt go through the tough heating process that vinyl did. Poly styrene simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Styrene, a sans serif by berton hasebe, is another exploration of proportion and simplicity in type design. Apr 25, 2011 media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. As the leader of the band xray spex in the late 1970s, poly styrene, real name marianne elliotsaid, made a place for feminine brashness in punk. The documentary was directed by paul sng and was cowritten by styrenes daughter celeste bell who also narrates and author zoe howe. Marianne joan elliottsaid poly styrene 30757 250411 rest in peace. View poly styrene song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the seminal xray spex album germfree. Her most recent book is the highly acclaimed dayglo.
I am a cliche that is being crowdfunded as of march 2017. I am a cliche, is directed by paul sng sleaford mods. Read the statement here 26th april we can confirm that the beautiful poly styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on monday evening to go to higher places. The pair are also collaborating on a documentary about styrene, titled i am a cliche, with. Poly styrene was the epitome of postwar england the product of a workingclass british mother and a father from somalia whod made his way to london by working on a merchant navy vessel. Styrene polystyrene uses and benefits you know styrene. Media in category poly styrene the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from poly styrene at the discogs marketplace.
Mar 29, 2017 to coincide with the 40 th anniversary of the xray spex album germfree adolescents, a new film titled poly styrene. Featuring vintage clips of the punk movement, archive footage and more. The documentary comes in conjunction with the 40year anniversary germfree. I am a cliche the film will also incorporate her struggles with misogyny, racism and mental health issues as well as focussing on her sharpasatack songwriting, her legendary anticonsumerist stance and her more reflective years as part of the hare krishna movement. Styrene vs vinyl, how to tell with pics vinyl engine.