no way in hell am I putting out THAT much $ for the delux. If this was Let It Be, that would be another story. Dont get me wrong, I've always loved Help! (in a whimsical sort of way--and have wonderful memories of it's original theatrical release--mind you, I was only 12 at the time lol)), but, let's face it, it certainly isnt in the top echelon of our boy's cinematic accomplishments. The "Standard" 2-disc set will do me fine--no frills.
Aparently, it's much more expensive in the States in terms of Dollars, that it is here. Is there going to be much of a boycott, do you think?
I just want you to reassure him - talk to him, make him see the error of his ways. Then I'll hit him.
LOL...true. (but I must admit, at the risk of being hung, that I liked SOME of HH's things--memories of childhood, you understand.. )
"No Milk Today" & "Kind of a Hush" are actually decent "poppy" recordings, but nothing more. Peter Noone carried off the old Brittish music-hall sound rather well, but that's the extent of the talent there. I've kinda come to the conclusion that nearly every artist of that era had at least one good record (if not more)---But...I thank my lucky stars Britney Spears wasnt around back then....now we're talking atrocious.
LOL...true. (but I must admit, at the risk of being hung, that I liked SOME of HH's things--memories of childhood, you understand..
HH had some listenable songs, but they're no actors! I blame Elvis, and The Beatles. I think after AHDN there was a rush to get all the good looking pop stars of the day to make films. Unfortunately, most of them couldn't act for toffee!
I just want you to reassure him - talk to him, make him see the error of his ways. Then I'll hit him.
HH had some listenable songs, but they're no actors! I blame Elvis, and The Beatles. I think after AHDN there was a rush to get all the good looking pop stars of the day to make films. Unfortunately, most of them couldn't act for toffee!
Exactly--especially after AHDN, the Beatles set the bar so high, how was anyone going to top that so soon in '64-'65?
(another dreadful example of a "failed" effort was the Dave Clark Five's film(s) ("Wild Weekend" or some such drivel...and THIS from a very good Brit-Invasion outfit !--they should've just stuck to music )
Aparently, it's much more expensive in the States in terms of Dollars, that it is here. Is there going to be much of a boycott, do you think?
Aparently not. Lots of complaining, but I don't see much of a boycott. Here's the figures from Amazon.com, US:
Help! ~ John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr (DVD - 2007) Buy new: $29.98 --> down to $17.99 - Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15 in DVD 5 reviews, all 5-star
Help! (Deluxe Edition) ~ The Beatles (DVD - 2007) Buy new: $134.99 --> down to $94.97 - Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202 in DVD 28 reviews, biggest ranking is 1 star, avg. 2.5 saying "Warning, Will Robinson!"
One reviewer wrote: So for an extra $75 you get (in addition to the two DVDs):
* a reproduction of Richard Lester's original annotated script
* 8 reproductions of the original theatrical lobby cards
* a reproduction of the Theatrical movie poster
* a 60-page book with rarely seen photographs and production notes from the movie. Both the deluxe book and the standard booklet feature an introduction by Richard Lester and an appreciation by Martin Scorsese.
Obviously enough people think it is worthwhile to spend the extra money. With a sales rank of 202, a lot of people are buying the Deluxe.
For myself, I have a copy on videotape, so I'll wait for the furor to die down. I might be able to pick up a used set cheap. In fact, I don't have HDN on DVD either, because of the complaints people had registered against the DVD regarding picture size and sound quality. I suppose when the tape wears out, I'll look around again.
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Lulu was in "To Sir With Love"
I cried buckets! Great song, great movie.
All you've got to do is choose love. That's how I live it now. I learned a long time ago, I can feed the birds in my garden. I can't feed them all. -- Ringo Starr, Rolling Stone magazine, May 2007
For all I know, Ringo might be a yogi disguised as a drummer! - George Harrison
(another dreadful example of a "failed" effort was the Dave Clark Five's film(s) ("Wild Weekend" or some such drivel...and THIS from a very good Brit-Invasion outfit !--they should've just stuck to music )
It was called 'Catch Us If You Can' in the UK. Actually I think it wasn't too bad. Definitely underrated. Not a masterpiece though.
I just want you to reassure him - talk to him, make him see the error of his ways. Then I'll hit him.
--more exceptions : Jagger was STUNNINGLY good in "Performance"--a really dark performance (don't think was he so hot in "Ned Kelly" though, sorry)
and Bowie really has the theatrical thing down well (but then he would from all the Ziggy Stardust stuff) which culminated in his tour de force "Man Who Fell To Earth"...really nice cult piece now.
Jagger and Bowie are very 'theatrical' people, so I'm not surprised that they'd turn in a good performance or two. But I think putting the whole band in is a recipe for disaster, that's only payed of a few times.
I just want you to reassure him - talk to him, make him see the error of his ways. Then I'll hit him.
Jagger and Bowie are very 'theatrical' people, so I'm not surprised that they'd turn in a good performance or two. But I think putting the whole band in is a recipe for disaster, that's only payed of a few times.
It seems to be mostly a british disease. Anyone who got a few hits together was suddenly on celluloid. Correct me if I'm wrong, but The Beach Boys and The Byrds never sucumbed. Only The Monkees (and that's not too bad).
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I blame Elvis, and The Beatles. I think after AHDN there was a rush to get all the good looking pop stars of the day to make films. Unfortunately, most of them couldn't act for toffee!
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