Ron Howard Directing Beatles documentary
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Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, I was finally able to see the documentary directed by Ron Howard; The Beatles; Eight Days a Week ...The Touring Years. Yes, yes, I know, I know, it was released waaay back in May 2016 via Hulu, ...but being Ed Sullivan, I am a very busy man and was only recently, finally, able to sit down with a nice hot bowl of oatmeal to watch it. In any case, I found it wonderfully interesting, not only of course because it is our beloved Beatles, but also because it focused on, as the title represents, their Touring Years. We all have seen many, many of the clips that show up in the movie, but this is more focused on "gigging", so therefore unique. Plus there were clips of things I had not seen and information I did not know or think about. Like the lack of equipment when performing in a giant venue. Oi Vey! Talk about paving the way for all performing musicians to come..I have to say, as much as it was fun to watch, it was also a bit sad. Only because, though we all know what a fine bunch of dudes the Fab Four are.... to see that explosion of success within a 90 minute movie, was like watching high explosives go off in slow motion. But it put a lot into perspective. What an emotional roller coaster for them. The equating of Elvis handling his crazy success on his own, without a band of brothers to confide in or to hold on to, is a good analogy of "the ride". BTW; It's not widely know that in my younger years, I was lead guitarist and vocalist in my own rock band ( I was the "better guitarist"). But on a slightly more modest scale ) ...I too remember the practices, the hard work loading into our converted school bus our extensive, heavy equipment , driving to the gig, unloading, setting up, performing, tearing down, loading back up, heading home from a State or 2 away, when the birds were tweeting. Then do it all again the next day. Unfortunately, no limousines or roadies. When you are young you can do a massive amount of work like this, non stop, get paid sh^# for it all, but enjoy every minute of it!! Crazy I know! Eight Days a Week indeed. Anyhoo, the film was a lovely, unique perspective, especially for a musician who did plenty of "touring" himself before running a "Really Big" talent show in NYC. I am sure you have, but, if you haven't seen the movie yet, check it out. Talk soon, Ed Sullivan.
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Kestrel:
Nancy R:
Kestrel:
My blu-ray special edition from Amazon was delivered this morning.....I didn't know they delivered on Sunday's? I watched the main feature this afternoon and was quite disappointed. Its a very sugar-coated superficial re-telling of the early - mid period Beatles story. I suppose the film receiving 'official' backing, it was always going to be too much to expect anything unsavory being mentioned.
Did you really expect tales of their sexual escapades with groupies while on tour in this movie?
Tales? I was waiting to see the documentary evidence !!
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EdSullivan:
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen, I was finally able to see the documentary directed by Ron Howard; The Beatles; Eight Days a Week ...The Touring Years. Yes, yes, I know, I know, it was released waaay back in May 2016 via Hulu, ...but being Ed Sullivan, I am a very busy man and was only recently, finally, able to sit down with a nice hot bowl of oatmeal to watch it. In any case, I found it wonderfully interesting, not only of course because it is our beloved Beatles, but also because it focused on, as the title represents, their Touring Years. We all have seen many, many of the clips that show up in the movie, but this is more focused on "gigging", so therefore unique. Plus there were clips of things I had not seen and information I did not know or think about. Like the lack of equipment when performing in a giant venue. Oi Vey! Talk about paving the way for all performing musicians to come..I have to say, as much as it was fun to watch, it was also a bit sad. Only because, though we all know what a fine bunch of dudes the Fab Four are.... to see that explosion of success within a 90 minute movie, was like watching high explosives go off in slow motion. But it put a lot into perspective. What an emotional roller coaster for them. The equating of Elvis handling his crazy success on his own, without a band of brothers to confide in or to hold on to, is a good analogy of "the ride". BTW; It's not widely know that in my younger years, I was lead guitarist and vocalist in my own rock band ( I was the "better guitarist"). But on a slightly more modest scale : ) ...I too remember the practices, the hard work loading into our converted school bus our extensive, heavy equipment , driving to the gig, unloading, setting up, performing, tearing down, loading back up, heading home from a State or 2 away, when the birds were tweeting. Then do it all again the next day. Unfortunately, no limousines or roadies. When you are young you can do a massive amount of work like this, non stop, get paid sh^# for it all, but enjoy every minute of it!! Crazy I know! Eight Days a Week indeed. Anyhoo, the film was a lovely, unique perspective, especially for a musician who did plenty of "touring" himself before running a "Really Big" talent show in NYC. I am sure you have, but, if you haven't seen the movie yet, check it out. Talk soon, Ed Sullivan.
Hi EdSullivan! Welcome to the forum! I am glad that you enjoyed the shooooow!!!!
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I love it for what it is. It's a great heartwarming documentary with great footage ( mostly) superbly cleaned up. I fully approve of the colourised footage - brings it alive.. However the faults I find are - the footage of the ed sullivan show is a lot grainier than the beatles ed sullivan show dvd I already have?! For a doco about their touring years, theres far too much about the recording studio. I'm almost certain that the audio for the abc Manchester footage is actually the Hollywood Bowl audio - which is cheating the public.we want authenticity surely? Most of the 64 / 65 footage appears to have the Hollywood Bowl audio ('with the exception of shea). What's the point in that? The extras are disappointing. 5 songs - most of which is in the movie and shows just how little footage is actually shown.blu ray capacity is huge - why not full gigs? Nice movie, but so much available footage missing! Why?! Missed opportunity unfortunately ð???
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stuartshire:
I love it for what it is. It's a great heartwarming documentary with great footage ( mostly) superbly cleaned up. I fully approve of the colourised footage - brings it alive.. However the faults I find are - the footage of the ed sullivan show is a lot grainier than the beatles ed sullivan show dvd I already have?! For a doco about their touring years, theres far too about the recording studio. I'm almost certain that the audio for the abc Manchester footage is actually the Hollywood Bowl audio - which is cheating the public.we want authenticity surely? Most of the 64 / 65 footage appears to have the Hollywood Bowl audio ('with the exception of shea). What's the point in that? The extras are disappointing. 5 songs - most of which is in the movie and shows just how little footage is actually shown.blu ray capacity is huge - why not full gigs? Nice movie, but so much available footage missing! Why?! Missed opportunity unfortunately ð???
I agree with you on all of your points especially on the cleaned up footage and the quality of the Sullivan show. I believe the Sullivan show looks grainy is because of the aspect ratio they decided to use throughout the movie. This was especially magnified on the theatre screen but looks slightly better on DVD/Blu-Ray. The original project looked promising but it seems once the story line was created in the hands of Ron and the team - they had to have one with the other (in regards to the studio and touring years). I watched Eight Days a Week again last night (each viewing I'm slightly enjoying the movie more and more) and decided to watch Living in the Material World right after. The faults I had for Living in the Material World part 1 - would have been a great addition within Eight Days A Week in terms of live Beatles footage that was used. Ironically - both those projects were in motion around the same time although the genesis for the Live Project started four years before Scorsese's project begain. I was very much underwhelmed after the first viewing back in September. I am having a greater appreciation for the movie after multiple viewings. The Anthology TV/DVD series spoiled me but I supposed there had to have been a narrative for this type of movie rather than live footage after live footage strung together thus making its self an Anthology redux 21 years later. I do appreciate the fantastic restoration on a lot of stuff that was in the Anthology as well as unearthing rarely seen Lennon interviews that were not seen in the Anthology or Living in the Material World.
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My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
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Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
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Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
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jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
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~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
My parents do the same thing when I come home to visit for Christmas, have me pick out my own gifts. My mom also has dementia so she isn't able to really shop anymore for others and my dad always wants to make sure he's getting the right thing so he asks me.
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paulfan11:
~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
My parents do the same thing when I come home to visit for Christmas, have me pick out my own gifts. My mom also has dementia so she isn't able to really shop anymore for others and my dad always wants to make sure he's getting the right thing so he asks me.
My Mom (who is now 86) just tells me to order a few things off my Amazon Wish List and charge it to her. One of the items this year was Eight Days A Week.
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Nancy R:
paulfan11:
~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
My parents do the same thing when I come home to visit for Christmas, have me pick out my own gifts. My mom also has dementia so she isn't able to really shop anymore for others and my dad always wants to make sure he's getting the right thing so he asks me.
My Mom (who is now 86) just tells me to order a few things off my Amazon Wish List and charge it to her. One of the items this year was Eight Days A Week.
I still open and peak at all of my Christmas presents before I open them! I mastered it! Some of my friends just give me money for Christmas and have me go buy what I want! Some even put money in a big box, wrap it and have me open the present for Christmas.
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~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
Hi lady*madonna! I hope that you had a good Thanksgiving! That is so sweet, cherish the moments with your Mom! My Mom died in April earlier this year at age 77 with Alzheimer's!
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It won a Critic's Choice Documentary Award for Best Music Documentary. http//deadline.com/2016/11/the-beatles-eight-days-a-week-nigel-sinclair-mark-monroe-awards-interview-1201855004/?ref=yfp
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Nancy R:
paulfan11:
~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
My parents do the same thing when I come home to visit for Christmas, have me pick out my own gifts. My mom also has dementia so she isn't able to really shop anymore for others and my dad always wants to make sure he's getting the right thing so he asks me.
My Mom (who is now 86) just tells me to order a few things off my Amazon Wish List and charge it to her. One of the items this year was Eight Days A Week.
Nice gift! Will you wait until Christmas Day to view it?
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Well after many hassles (bought the DVD yesterday only to get home and find out I had a BluRay, then took it back to find out Fred Meyer didn't carry the DVD version, then waited 45 minutes in Best Buy for them to bring it up to will-call after I ordered it and paid for it online yesterday) I'm FINALLY getting ready to watch it...
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year40:
Well after many hassles (bought the DVD yesterday only to get home and find out I had a BluRay, then took it back to find out Fred Meyer didn't carry the DVD version, then waited 45 minutes in Best Buy for them to bring it up to will-call after I ordered it and paid for it online yesterday) I'm FINALLY getting ready to watch it...
Let us know what you thought. OK?
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Enjoyed all the extras on disc 2!
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Fan4-45years:
Nancy R:
paulfan11:
~lady*madonna~:
jl4761:
Fan4-45years:
Euan B:
My Special Edition of the DVD of the film arrived on Saturday gave it to Mum to put away and to give it to me till Christmas
How old are you?
Good question!
Actually, I do the same thing. My mom is 94 years old, with mild dementia. She gives me $100 to go buy myself Christmas presents and wrap them up. Come Christmas morning, she has a big smile on her face when I unwrap each one commenting on how much I wanted it/them. Priceless moments seeing her so pleased with herself knowing that she paid for them.
My parents do the same thing when I come home to visit for Christmas, have me pick out my own gifts. My mom also has dementia so she isn't able to really shop anymore for others and my dad always wants to make sure he's getting the right thing so he asks me.
My Mom (who is now 86) just tells me to order a few things off my Amazon Wish List and charge it to her. One of the items this year was Eight Days A Week.
Nice gift! Will you wait until Christmas Day to view it?
Are you kidding me?! I watched the extras right away, but still need to (re)watch the movie.
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year40:
Well after many hassles (bought the DVD yesterday only to get home and find out I had a BluRay, then took it back to find out Fred Meyer didn't carry the DVD version, then waited 45 minutes in Best Buy for them to bring it up to will-call after I ordered it and paid for it online yesterday) I'm FINALLY getting ready to watch it...
This is why I order everything online and have it delivered to my house!