Marc Almond

Short student film by Marc Almond

A journey through the 1980s and beyond; the story of a band, an era and how one small gathering of outsiders in London shaped the entire world’s view of music and fashion. The film is not only a fascinating, often hard-hitting social and cultural document of the time, but a brutally honest story of how friendships can be won, lost and ultimately regained.

Recorded live at London's Hammersmith Apollo in November 2021 to celebrate its 40th anniversary; the iconic album 'Non Stop Erotic Cabaret in its entirety plus hits, rarities and new tracks.

Soft Cell's: Non-Stop Exotic Video Show is a collection of promotional films covering the career of British synth-pop duo, Soft Cell. It is a companion release to their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The collection was originally issued on VHS in 1982 and re-issued on DVD in 2004. The DVD re-issue is slightly edited and removes some scenes and clips.

Riding the triumphant wave of his late-1980s solo career, alt-pop singer Marc Almond raises the roof of London's Astoria club with his quirky vocals and cool dance-pop beats on this slate of hits from his own catalog and his old band Soft Cell. Songs include "The Stars We Are," "Angel in Her Eyes," "Stories of Johnny," "Tenderness Is a Weakness," "Everything I Wanted to Be," "If You Go Away," "Tears Run Rings," "Mother Fist" and the title track.

A gay sex video, directed by Charles Atlas under the pseudonym ‘Jack Shoot,’ was created as part of a series featuring artists in porn, though it was the only one produced. The film was shot in a brothel on Staten Island and was nominated for Best Porn Comedy at the AVN Awards. The plot humorously ends with characters disappearing and leaving their sneakers, inspired by the Heaven’s Gate cult, The X Files, and the murder of Gianni Versace. Notably, the video includes women, which is unusual for gay porn.

Joey, a student from Yorkshire, keeps his head down and works quietly, more comfortable with tools than with people. The workshop is familiar to him - noisy, practical, predictable. That changes when Skyla, an exchange student from Texas, joins the course. She's open, direct, and out of place in a way that immediately stands out.

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