The legend of shep gordon mike myers delivers a gushing cinematic love letter to talent manager and hollywood power player extraordinaire shep gordon. Myers makes his directorial debut, and reveals that his fondness for the 70s goes beyond austin powers velvet suit and ruffled blouse, with supermensch. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos. Meet the man who invented sex, drugs, and rock n roll.
The legend of shep gordon is a 20 american documentary film about talent manager shep gordon, produced and directed by mike myers in his directorial debut. Now, gordons fascinating story is told by those who know him best, his pals including michael douglas, sylvester. In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, shep gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in. A backstage pass to the amazing worlds of film, food, and rocknroll. Watch supermensch the legend of shep gordon for free online. The legend of shep gordon is a documentary about the life of the us talent manager, producer and agent. The most astounding part of mike myerss supermensch. The legend of shep gordon is the very definition of a labor of love. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the industry, beloved by the countless stars he has encountered. In 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper song myers wanted to use in the film. The legend of shep gordon with greater depth, and his signature humility.
Its also rather entertaining, even if you are not in the biz. Sep 14, 20 its probably safe to say that its no mere coincidence that the subtitle of supermensch. The legend of shep gordon is that shep is still alive. Shep gordon had a great desire to help people, not necessarily for money or fame, but because he is one of those special human beings that understands what life is all about serving others.
The legend of shep gordon is rated r under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian for the kind of tales that come from hanging out with rock stars. The legend of shep gordon soundtrack list 2014 complete tracklist, all songs played in the movie and in the trailer, who sings them, soundtrack details and the entire music playlist of the album. Shep managed rock stars such as pink floyd, luther vandross, teddy pendergrass and alice cooper, and later went on to manage chefs such as emeril lagasse. An entertaining documentary about rock manager shep gordon, with the. Supermensch shep gordon, hargitay, novogratz, cruz.
When jeanluc godards name crossed the lips of mike myers last night, the comedian and actor known for waynes world and austin powers earned his place presenting a film at the. The legend of shep gordon directed by mike myers, and last year published his own. Now, gordon s fascinating story is told by those who know him best, his pals including michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, and more. Shep gordons managerial journey is charted in the film.
The legend of shep gordon, which premiered in 20 and is currently. Mike myers turns documentarian with this film on his friend, legendary manager shep gordon, whose client list ranged from blondie to alice cooper. Nov, 2014 mike myers met the behind the scenes legend, talent manager shep gordon responsible for alice cooper, celebrity chefdom, and more in 1991 and after a couple decades of cajoling, mike got shep to. Gordon, a talent manager who made the careers of such diverse artists as alice cooper and anne murray, enjoyed his years of. The legend of shep gordon, really have entered the business as jimi hendrixs drug. The legend of shep gordon directed by mike myers, and last year published his own memoir which debuted on the new york times bestseller list. The legend of shep gordon, an enjoyably fluffy delve into the life of an entertainment industry legend. Shep gordon has most certainly had an interesting life. The legend of shep gordon is a documentary film from director mike myers. The legend of shep gordon, the directorial debut of mike myers, is a vaudeville celebrity remembrance of megamanager shep gordon by stars who might have starved without gordon. If youre looking for a shallow puff piece of a documentary full of rehearsed celebrity interviews, humblebragging and dubious, selfserving anecdotes, look no further, because supermensch.
Alice cooper home in arizona after postponing tour due to. The legend of shep gordon, which was directed by mike myers. Gordons unlikely story will be told by those who know him best, his pals, including alice cooper, michael douglas, sylvester stallone, anne murray, willie nelson, emeril lagasse and more. But gordon comes across as a refreshingly candid man who feels no compulsion to.
The legend of shep gordon in 1991, music manager shep gordon held mike myers over a barrel a few weeks before shooting waynes world regarding an alice cooper song myers wanted to use in the film. The legend of shep gordon is a documentary about hollywood talent manager shep gordon. Shep gordons new autobiography, they call me supermensch, covers his more than four decades of guiding the careers of such superstars as alice cooper, luther vandross, teddy pendergrass and. Though he isnt a household name, gordon has become a beacon in the music industry. The film also addresses gordon s personal life and his interest in cooking, producing films, and his. The legend of shep gordon by nathan rabin in yiddish, mensch is a term of endearment used to describe a wonderful, kind human being who is a credit not just to his people, but to society as a whole. Ive met more famous people through shep gordon than through anyone else ive ever met in my life, says one of the famous talking heads populating supermensch, the directorial debut of mike myers that celebrates a showbiz manager of unusual achievement, one does have to admit. Brilliant we are setting an example around the world. They call me supermensch audiobook, by shep gordon. Shep gordon delves into the incredible moments that have made his career and life that were featured in quick succession in mike myerss documentary about him supermensch. Shep gordon supermensch part 12 london real youtube.
The film also addresses gordons personal life and his interest in cooking, producing films, and his buddhist beliefs. The legend of shep gordon 2014 starring shep gordon on dvd and bluray. The film is the account of gordons career and his clients such as alice cooper, blondie, teddy pendergrass, and pink floyd. This man has had his hand in just about every element of show business for 45 years now. The legend of shep gordon 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Shep, or supermensch, is beloved by the countless stars hes encountered. Good given the circumstances, we are doing our best. The legend of shep gordon, the new film by mike myers, is less a balanced documentary than it is a simple hagiography. With shep gordon, sylvester stallone, michael douglas, alice cooper.
A backstage pass to the amazing worlds of film, food, and rocknroll coming out september 20th. Capitalist, protector, hedonist, pioneer, showman, shaman. Gordon is featured in a 20 documentary, supermensch. Jun 05, 2014 one can tell from the title that supermensch. And this time its myers who has gordon over a barrel. Who is shep gordon and why are all these people saying these incredibly nice things about him. In his directorial debut mike myers returns the favor by shining a light on this living legend. Mike myers met the behindthescenes legend, talent manager shep gordon responsible for alice cooper, celebrity chefdom, and more in 1991 and after a couple decades of cajoling, mike got shep to. Shep gordon is the ultimate hollywood insider who spent his life making other people famous.
Jan 21, 2018 shep gordon supermensch part 12 london real. The legend of shep gordon a film by mike myers available on dvd and on demand supermensch. Mike myers makes a warmhearted documentary directorial debut with supermensch. An eyepopping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career. Can revered entertainment manager shep gordon, profiled in the socrazyyouwouldntbelieveit supermensch. Throughout the film, a litany of famous clients described gordon as being one of their closest friends, someone they could count on for anything. Its probably safe to say that its no mere coincidence that the subtitle of supermensch. The film sees mike myers, aka austin powers, making his directorial debut. In his directorial debut supermensch, comedian mike myers brings a humorous touch to documenting the astounding career of consummate hollywood insider shep gordon. After all the drugs, booze, and women he has gone through, it would be expected that this shep gordon guy was being talked about in the past tense. Occasional use of strong language fk and motherfker, as well as various uses of milder terms eg shit, ass. They call me supermensch audiobook listen instantly. Shep has featured in the documentary film supermensch. Mike myers documents the astounding career of hollywood insider, the loveable shep.
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