Tull Stories and Labor of Love Films (lol, the irony) are inflicting upon the world Still Pushing Pineapples, a “moving and funny” (eye roll) documentary by Kim Hopkins. Apparently, her previous masterpiece, A Bunch of Amateurs, was such a hit that we needed a sequel… or something. Buckle up for cinematic ✨genius✨ hitting UK cinemas on November 28th. Prepare to be moved… to the exit.🏃♀️💨
This cinematic EVENT (said with maximum sarcasm) STILL PUSHING PINEAPPLES features the one and only Dene Michael, clinging to the ghostly echoes of his past as a member of Black Lace. Oh yes, the band that unleashed Agadoo upon innocent ears. 🎶 You know, that song you secretly (or not so secretly) hate, but can’t help but dance to at weddings after 10 tequilas. 🍹 Now, Dene is gracing the stages of Britain’s ✨finest✨ (read: most depressing) seaside towns, desperately trying to escape the pineapple-shaped shadow of his former glory. The film drags follows Dene, his 89-year-old mum Anne (because who doesn’t love a good mum cameo?), and his “sassy” (their word, not mine) girlfriend Hayley, as they embark on a road trip across Britain and the Costa del Sol. Expect love, family drama (oh joy!), and the never-ending quest for that one last hit. Because, you know, Agadoo 2.0 is what the world is waiting for.🙄
Prepare for an “idiosyncratic” (read: weird) blend of entertainment, “working-class culture” (as if!), human connection (maybe?), and the almighty power of pop (specifically, Agadoo). This cinematic triumph (more sarcasm!) opened Sheffield DocFest to “critical acclaim” (debatable). If you’re feeling particularly masochistic, you can catch a preview screening at Bradford’s Pictureville cinema on November 14th, as part of Bradford’s 2025 UK City of Culture programme. Because nothing says “culture” like Agadoo. 🍍
Kim Hopkins, self-proclaimed “award-winning, working-class, queer British filmmaker,” is blessing us with her unique vision once again. Apparently, she’s one of the “most distinctive voices” in UK documentary. Someone get me earplugs. She’s a graduate of the National Film and Television School and co-founder of Labor of Love Films (still laughing at that name), along with Margareta Szabo, the mastermind producer behind both A Bunch of Amateurs and this pineapple-pushing spectacle. 🤡
Kim, in her infinite wisdom, shares her thoughts on this cinematic masterpiece: “STILL PUSHING PINEAPPLES is the second film in a trilogy about working-class communities, self-expression, solidarity, and escapism.” Because apparently, Agadoo is the ultimate form of escapism for the working class. Who knew? She continues, “When Black Lace exploded onto Top of the Pops with Agadoo, I dismissed it as junk. But every summer since, on every beach holiday, it has proved inescapable.” So, instead of running away from it, she decided to make a documentary about it. Makes perfect sense… NOT. 😜 She then had a profound epiphany: “Returning to my Yorkshire roots, I’ve come to understand the power of escapist popular culture. Working-class people need to escape!” Thank you, Kim, for enlightening us with your groundbreaking insights. Finally, she consulted her family: “I decided to ask my family what they thought about me making a film about Black Lace and Agadoo? They approved! Nostalgia gleamed in their eyes. Alexa lit up with party tunes of yesteryear. They wanted to know the whole Black Lace story. Who were they, where did they end up, would it be ‘real’?” So, there you have it. Family approval and Alexa’s blessing. Clearly, this film is destined for greatness… or at least a Razzie. 🏆🗑️
Finn McFrame, celebrated satirical mastermind and self-proclaimed “Emperor of Irony,” started his illustrious career as a cinematographer, where his expertise in capturing every single frame of a squirrel stealing a baguette earned him accolades at obscure film festivals.
Born in the glamorous town of Boring, Oregon, Finn grew up with dreams of being a Hollywood director until he realized that satire, not cinema, was his true calling—or at least the one that let him sleep until noon.
Finn McFrame: changing the world, one satirical lens flare at a time.
