Am I really going to drum up a thousand words or so on Duran Duran’s “My Own Way” video? I am, aren’t I? Egad. Not that there’s anything […]
Duranalysis: Save a Prayer
Duran Duran’s 1982 video for “Save a Prayer” was directed by Russell Mulcahy and shot in Sri Lanka at the same time as their videos for “Hungry Like […]
Duranalysis: Rio
Oh, Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land… The video for Duran Duran’s 1982 hit “Rio” is a dazzling, much-loved spectacle that cemented the band’s (hard-earned and […]
Duranalysis: The Reflex
Back in the day, I didn’t have much use for Duran Duran’s video for “The Reflex.” After all, it consists entirely of concert footage, which, to my way […]
Duranalysis: Careless Memories
“Careless Memories” was one of three singles released off of Duran Duran’s 1981 debut album. While the other two, “Planet Earth” and “Girls on Film,” were big hits […]
Duranalysis: Arcadia’s The Flame
It’s The Nick and Simon Show, with a surprise appearance by John! Brief spurt of backstory here, for those who aren’t hip to this whole Arcadia business: In […]
Duranalysis: A View to a Kill
Back in 1985, when I was young and the world was dazzling and new, I thought Duran Duran’s video for their hit single “A View to a Kill,” […]
Duranalysis: Hungry Like the Wolf
“Hungry Like the Wolf,” man. “Hungry Like the Wolf.” Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like this song? Or this video? Seriously, pretty much everyone has warm, […]
Duranalysis: New Moon on Monday
Vive la Révolution! It’s time to discuss Duran Duran’s “New Moon on Monday” video! This is a great song, and maybe half of a great video. The video, which […]
Duranalysis: Union of the Snake
Watching the video for Duran Duran’s “Union of the Snake” is like coming into the middle of some obscure science-fiction film, where you have no earthly idea who […]