“You can’t erase history, can you?” Tull Stories has revealed the official UK trailer for a documentary film titled Still Pushing Pineapples, a fun road trip documentary from UK filmmaker Kim Hopkins. Set for release in the UK starting in November, the film is a follow-up to Hopkins’ 2022 doc film called A Bunch of Amateurs which was about one of the oldest amateur filmmaking clubs in the world. In this one, she follows the former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace. Entertainment, working-class culture, human connection, and the power of pop align in this idiosyncratic, moving, funny and unmistakably British road movie that follows an aging pop star, his spirited 89-year-old mother, and his feisty girlfriend as they navigate love, family duty, and the relentless pursuit of one last chart success. The band’s universally known hit Agadoo – both beloved and hated by many, and the high or low point of any party – is what Dene’s best known for. Even still today. But does anyone care anymore? This looks more melancholic than entertaining but still might be a good watch. // Continue Reading ›

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