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Year: 1964
Director: Richard Lester
Plot: During the first worldwide flush of Beatlemania in 1964, United Artists wanted to ship out a movie with The Beatles before their vogue was over. Working within a tight $500,000 budget, director Richard Lester turned out A Hard Day's Night in a fast 6 1/2 weeks; the picture was in the theatres three months after shooting commenced. Using a variety of techniques cribbed from Hollywood slapstick comedies, the French "new wave" movement, and his own experiences as a TV-commercial director, Lester, with screenwriter Alun Owen, fashioned an exhilarating study of a "typical" 36 hours in the lives of the Fab Four. Onto a plot about getting to the Big Show on time are hung a series of instant-reaction gags, character vignettes, and musical setpieces. Much of the humor arises from Paul McCartney's efforts to keep his grandfather (Wilfred Brambell), a "clean old man," from getting into mischief. Also good for several laughs is the hookey-playing Ringo Starr, whose mistimed declaration of independence lands him in jail. We are also treated to a war of nerves between the unflappable John Lennon and an uptight TV director (Victor Spinelli), who worries that, should the Beatles not show up at broadcast time, he'll be demoted to "News In Welsh." George Harrison stars in a sequence in which he is mistaken for an auditionee by the producer (Kenneth Haigh) of a superficially trendy, teen-oriented TV weekly. Then there's Norman Rossington and John Junkin as The Beatles' managers, who carry on a battle royale simply because one man is taller than the other. The supporting cast includes comedienne Anna Quayle, cartoonist Bob Godfrey, TV host Robin Ray, dancer Lionel Blair, Harrison's future wife Patti Boyd, and director Lester himself. The songs include "I Should Have Known Better," "And I Love Her," "Tell Me Why," "If I Fell," "Can't Buy Me Love," and the title song. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 10 May 2009 22:51:17 GMTA Hard Day's Night1964Richard LesterDuring the first worldwide flush of Beatlemania in 1964, United Artists wanted to ship out a movie with <a href="/players/P_____4797/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>The Beatles</a> before their vogue was over. Working within a tight $500,000 budget, director <a href="/players/P____99442/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Richard Lester</a> turned out A Hard Day's Night in a fast 6 1/2 weeks; the picture was in the theatres three months after shooting commenced. Using a variety of techniques cribbed from Hollywood slapstick comedies, the French "new wave" movement, and his own experiences as a TV-commercial director, Lester, with screenwriter <a href="/players/P____54486/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Alun Owen</a>, fashioned an exhilarating study of a "typical" 36 hours in the lives of the Fab Four. Onto a plot about getting to the Big Show on time are hung a series of instant-reaction gags, character vignettes, and musical setpieces. Much of the humor arises from <a href="/players/P___101966/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Paul McCartney</a>'s efforts to keep his grandfather (Wilfred Brambell), a "clean old man," from getting into mischief. Also good for several laughs is the hookey-playing <a href="/players/P___112533/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ringo Starr</a>, whose mistimed declaration of independence lands him in jail. We are also treated to a war of nerves between the unflappable <a href="/players/P____99330/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>John Lennon</a> and an uptight TV director (Victor Spinelli), who worries that, should the Beatles not show up at broadcast time, he'll be demoted to "News In Welsh." <a href="/players/P____93559/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>George Harrison</a> stars in a sequence in which he is mistaken for an auditionee by the producer (<a href="/players/P____29606/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kenneth Haigh</a>) of a superficially trendy, teen-oriented TV weekly. Then there's <a href="/players/P____61714/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Norman Rossington</a> and John Junkin as <a href="/players/P_____4797/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>The Beatles</a>' managers, who carry on a battle royale simply because one man is taller than the other. The supporting cast includes comedienne Anna Quayle, cartoonist Bob Godfrey, TV host Robin Ray, dancer Lionel Blair, Harrison's future wife Patti Boyd, and director Lester himself. The songs include "I Should Have Known Better," "And I Love Her," "Tell Me Why," "If I Fell," "Can't Buy Me Love," and the title song. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide30Tag Target (>10)30124http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t23211mkvup.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/A_Hard_Day_s_Night/14703/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_Five_Movies_About_Music/190/17955/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: pippin06
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 8/13/2007 4:22:59 PM
Body: Awww. No Empire Records? Just kidding. Your category is so broad! I mean, I could maybe do top 5s in musicals, in performance films, etc. etc. There are whole Spout groups devoted to each of these little subtopics. So, I'll throw out one or two favorites of each, in no specific order:--In music documentaries, my number one favorite is The Beatles Anthology. Yes, it was originally relegated to TV because it's so huge, but it's one of the most comprehensive music documentaries in existence by the greatest rock n roll band ever (and also my favorite). It's very complete and well-filmed. I just bought it, matter of fact, though I had a previous VCR version taped from those TV segments however many years ago.--In musicals, my two hands-down favorites are The Wizard of Oz and Singin' in the Rain. They are widely regarded as the best movie musicals, and while from the classic era, are just fun movies to watch, and they are two of my nerd movies (as in, I can recite them). Yet, I have a whole movie musical collection from old to new, so I could keep going....--In performance films, I like A Hard Day's Night. It's the first best music video, also by the Beatles, and while they are caricatures of themselves, it's really very funny and showcases tunes from one of their better early albums. I also like watching Woodstock, which could fall under either documentaries or performance films. It's a great piece of history to see all those bands gathered together. Woodstock '94 and '99 were good for the music selections/artists themselves, but the concept was dead by that time. I'm betraying my generation by saying it, but the originals are always better than sequels anyhow, and all of that crime and fire and stuff was kind of a bummer, man.--I can't think of any music industry related films right now that strike me as super-awesome. Hm. I'll get back to you on that one.Yet, I love watching musicals and movies about music and movies with music. I'm with you, tmoney. I like watching concept films like Pink Floyd's The Wall (trippy that) or Led Zeppelin's The Song Remains the Same or concert films by my favorite artists (Dave Matthews, U2, and so on). Amadeus is an awesome movie (though Falco's song is not an awesome song). Great topic!
]]>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:22:59 GMTpippin06Top 58/13/2007 4:22:59 PMAwww. No Empire Records? Just kidding. Your category is so broad! I mean, I could maybe do top 5s in musicals, in performance films, etc. etc. There are whole Spout groups devoted to each of these little subtopics. So, I&#39;ll throw out one or two favorites of each, in no specific order:--In music documentaries, my number one favorite is The Beatles Anthology. Yes, it was originally relegated to TV because it&#39;s so huge, but it&#39;s one of the most comprehensive music documentaries in existence by the greatest rock n roll band ever (and also my favorite). It&#39;s very complete and well-filmed. I just bought it, matter of fact, though I had a previous VCR version taped from those TV segments however many years ago.--In musicals, my two hands-down favorites are The Wizard of Oz and Singin&#39; in the Rain. They are widely regarded as the best movie musicals, and while from the classic era, are just fun movies to watch, and they are two of my nerd movies (as in, I can recite them). Yet, I have a whole movie musical collection from old to new, so I could keep going....--In performance films, I like A Hard Day&#39;s Night. It&#39;s the first best music video, also by the Beatles, and while they are caricatures of themselves, it&#39;s really very funny and showcases tunes from one of their better early albums. I also like watching Woodstock, which could fall under either documentaries or performance films. It&#39;s a great piece of history to see all those bands gathered together. Woodstock &#39;94 and &#39;99 were good for the music selections/artists themselves, but the concept was dead by that time. I&#39;m betraying my generation by saying it, but the originals are always better than sequels anyhow, and all of that crime and fire and stuff was kind of a bummer, man.--I can&#39;t think of any music industry related films right now that strike me as super-awesome. Hm. I&#39;ll get back to you on that one.Yet, I love watching musicals and movies about music and movies with music. I&#39;m with you, tmoney. I like watching concept films like Pink Floyd&#39;s The Wall (trippy that) or Led Zeppelin&#39;s The Song Remains the Same or concert films by my favorite artists (Dave Matthews, U2, and so on). Amadeus is an awesome movie (though Falco&#39;s song is not an awesome song). Great topic! http://www.spout.com/blogs/chesterfilms/archive/2007/7/7/13350.aspx Post By: chesterfilms
Post To: chesterfilms Blog
Post Date: 7/7/2007 2:25:34 PM
Body: 1. Almost Famous (2000) - I know a lot of people who dismiss this film, but It's one of my favorites. I truly captures the spirit of the era. 2. Nashville (1975) - An epic, sprawling masterpiece. One of Altman's finest achievements. 3. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - What more should be said. Fantastic music & possible the funniest movies of all time.4. High Fidelity (2000) - Frears & company perfectly capture the spirit of the book. Made the whole Top 5 list process even more relevant.5. A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Obviously the songs are amazing, but this is one of the most fun films you could ever see.Runners Up:The Red ShoesFive Easy Pieces Amadeus
]]>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:25:34 GMTchesterfilmschesterfilms Blog7/7/2007 2:25:34 PM1. Almost Famous (2000) - I know a lot of people who dismiss this film, but It's one of my favorites. I truly captures the spirit of the era. 2. Nashville (1975) - An epic, sprawling masterpiece. One of Altman's finest achievements. 3. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) - What more should be said. Fantastic music &amp; possible the funniest movies of all time.4. High Fidelity (2000) - Frears &amp; company perfectly capture the spirit of the book. Made the whole Top 5 list process even more relevant.5. A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Obviously the songs are amazing, but this is one of the most fun films you could ever see.Runners Up:The Red ShoesFive Easy Pieces Amadeus http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Soundtracks/Re_Great_rock_soundtrack/100/5057/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Dr_Gor
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Post Date: 1/20/2007 6:27:44 PM
Body: ....but what other great films had a "rawkin" soundtrack to it? Are you kidding? There are MANY... I am a huge fan of movies, as you can tell... but I am ALSO a HUGE fan of Rock & Roll.... Obviously the 'Concert Movies' of the 60's, 70's and 80's had the BEST soundtracks (duh), so you will see some of them on my list... Here is a partial list of some of the best 'Rock & Roll Soundtrack Movies'... Woodstock (1970) - Spout Woodstock: Lost Performances (1990) - Spout The Last Waltz (1978) - Spout The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (1970) - Spout The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) - Spout Help! (1965) - Spout A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Spout Heavy Metal (1981) - Spout American Pop (1981) - Spout The Warriors (1979) - Spout Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Spout Vanishing Point (1971) - Spout ... And there are MANY, MANY more where those came from...
]]>Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:27:44 GMTDr_GorMovie Soundtracks1/20/2007 6:27:44 PM....but what other great films had a "rawkin" soundtrack to it? Are you kidding? There are MANY... I am a huge fan of movies, as you can tell... but I am ALSO a HUGE fan of Rock &amp; Roll.... Obviously the 'Concert Movies' of the 60's, 70's and 80's had the BEST soundtracks (duh), so you will see some of them on my list... Here is a partial list of some of the best 'Rock &amp; Roll Soundtrack Movies'... Woodstock (1970) - Spout Woodstock: Lost Performances (1990) - Spout The Last Waltz (1978) - Spout The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter (1970) - Spout The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) - Spout Help! (1965) - Spout A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Spout Heavy Metal (1981) - Spout American Pop (1981) - Spout The Warriors (1979) - Spout Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Spout Vanishing Point (1971) - Spout ... And there are MANY, MANY more where those came from... http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/comedy/MemberTagFilms.aspxcomedy
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