Rocket Man
"Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone"
I remember listening to 'Good Bye Yellow Brick Road' in my sixth grade music class. My music teacher and I shared this little downward smile and subversive wink and nod, although I didn't have a clue what these songs were about.
Later, I remember doing the twist to 'Crocodile Rock' when I was about 13 years old. Again, I had no idea what I was doing, but I was having fun doing it. For that, I say thank you Elton John.
I watched Rocket Man with friends, which is probably the best way to see this movie. The best part is that there is no sense of nostalgia about this film. Elton John is unapologetic. For gay men of a certain age, like me, it's a time capsule.
Taron Egerton takes ownership of his role. That little downward smile gets me every time. He can sing too. I loved the scene where he played the first few chords to 'Candle In The Wind' and admitted that he didn't have lyrics for the song yet.
Anyway. What I'm trying to say is...I don't know. I'm baffled. Stop. Go. See the movie. I'm about to cry.
I watched Rocket Man with friends, which is probably the best way to see this movie. The best part is that there is no sense of nostalgia about this film. Elton John is unapologetic. For gay men of a certain age, like me, it's a time capsule.
Anyway. What I'm trying to say is...I don't know. I'm baffled. Stop. Go. See the movie. I'm about to cry.
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