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So. Went to the Crossfire Hurricane screening at London Film Festival last night. And no, we weren't with the band. Never having been to a world premiere before, me & Mr That's Not My Age arrived just as the Rolling Stones were stepping off the red carpet and into the Odeon. Not that we could see them from where we were standing. Behind the crowd, behind the barriers, in the centre of Leicester Square. In the rain. Glamorous, eh?
But being ticket-holders, they let us in. Which involved a faintly ridiculous stroll down the red carpet. In case you're wondering, I was wearing military not Marchesa. The old army surplus camouflage jacket has turned into an urban uniform, of late. But that's OK, all the other civilians were dressed down too. Here's our view:
We watched most of the red carpet action on the big screen, inside the cinema. Ahem. That Is My Age. Then the Rolling Stones came by to say hello:
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I liked the documentary. Though there's not a great deal of new footage, it's neatly put together and the hysteria surrounding the band in the sixties is palpable. It's just a shame it all comes to an abrupt end in the early eighties. What about the last 30 years? Surely Mick & Keef's spats are the most interesting bit? Ah well, Crossfire Hurricane 2, here we come.
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Jerry Hall was there too. In an eye-catching animal print two-piece and flat shoes. Loving Jerry at the moment, even though she's not the best dancer - what was she doing at Studio 54? (don't answer that) - the 56-year-old is good fun on Strictly. And apparently will be dancing the paso doble to Paint it Black in a couple of weeks.
Enjoy the weekend.
ooooh....feel my envy...love the Stones and Jerry....she looks like she would be a lot of fun on a girl's night out!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Jerry looks pretty good here. We've occasionally been invited to movie openings where we enter on the red carpet, but being hoi-polloi we're kept well away from the celebs.
ReplyDeleteA stroll down the red carpet - how fabulous dahling ;-) Jerry looks pretty amazing and it must have been a great evening. Always been more of a Stones than a Beatles girl, moi :-) Have a great weekend xo
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like so much fun! I would love to see a picture of you on the red carpet! How fun that the Stones were there!!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun. Jerry has aged more beautifully than Mick. Big surprise there. And Keith appeared to be wearing WAY more makeup than Jerry. Did he bang his head?:)
ReplyDeleteJealous, me? Yes! Insanely!
ReplyDeleteLove Jerry Hall, always have done. x
Looks like you had fun! Paso Doble to Paint it Black? That's going to be a must see!
ReplyDeleteI saw the Stones live a few years ago. Well, I say a few years ago but when I actually worked it out it was 30 years ago. Good grief.
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ReplyDeleteWonder if Jerry loathes Mick? x
A bit of "hob knobbing" can be fun and occasionally good for the soul. But where has the last 30 years gone?
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Fun post. Jerry in flats! Must be all that dancing she's doing hurting her feet!
ReplyDeleteI like how Jerry's aged- she still zings the style but doesn't come off as still trying to play young. That's my two cents.
ReplyDeleteI laughed at your miltary jacket- as I've been wearing a plain army jacket as of late- not very glam but gets the job done.
Sounds like an exciting event to me. And Jerry Hall is looking great in this photo.
ReplyDeleteFF- if she does, she doesn't let it show! Jerry said The Stones are the best band in the world, ever. Very dignified.
ReplyDeleteIt's so weird walking down a carpet not dressed in red-carpet attire, isn't it? most daunting thing (and exciting thing) I have ever done though. x
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