In 1985, English pop band Duran Duran (Simon LeBon, Nick
Rhodes, and Taylors Andy, John, and Roger) were at the peak of their popularity.
Back then I wouldn’t have been caught dead
listening such a non-badass bunch, as it was about the same time my teenage
identity solidified into that of “metal head”. And you can be darn sure I
didn’t watch the hour-long concert film, ARENA
(AN ABSURD NOTION), that the boys released that year. I wasn’t even aware
the thing existed.
Times and tastes change, though, and these days I have more
appreciation for Duran Duran. So when I recently stumbled across ARENA, I figured what the heck, I’ll
take a look. It should be fun at the very least. Plus, I might score a few points with
my wife, a long-time fan of the group.
I couldn’t possibly have imagined what was in store.
