As for that story, Boyle (whose most germane credits include “Trainspotting” and its sequel) and writer \/ producer Craig Pearce (“Moulin Rouge!”) Careen through a semi-psychedelic rendition of those violent, screaming, wild performances, and how London’s punk rock iteration of youthful rebellion unsettled the existing social order.<\/div>\n
Simply put, nihilism might be provocative, but it can also be kind of, well, dull. Nor do the real-life underpinnings prevent the project from exhibiting some of the usual “A Star is Born” -esque show-business cliches.<\/p>\n
As one would expect from a project about the Sex Pistols, there will be blood, sex and more than a little spit. What there isn’t, once you get past the grimy 1970s nostalgia of it all, is much that, dramatically speaking, leaves a significant mark.<\/p>\n
“Pistol” premieres May 31 on Hulu.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Adapted from guitarist Steve Jones’ memoir “Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol,” the narrative largely unfolds from his point of view, as played by Toby Wallace. Inspired by the likes of David Bowie, the Pistols (originally dubbing themselves the Swankers) funneled their energy and anger into the music, embodying their working-class roots and rootlessness, …<\/p>\n
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