Northern Soul - The Film - Latest news - March 2012

Should have at least one scene inside a car full of soulies on thier way to a nighter talking non-stop bollocks.

And a good few round someones house the next day doing exactly the same - if not more so

Let`s hope,it`s better than the last effort.Which i thought was poor.

It should be Neil. As has been said on here before. Elaine is a devoted Northern Soul fan. She is a director telling a story (not THE story) of the Northern Soul scene, from an inside perspective if you like. As opposed to someone telling a story second or third hand.
Looking at the guys Elaine has helping her, most from the scene too. I have every confidence that if anyone can do a good job, then its Elaine.

Oh and Matt. You arent paranoid. We are talking about you. Everyone does. All the time

£600k is not going to go very far. Maybe a stage play could raise the funds and awareness. Once upon a time in Wigan is/was great when I saw it in Hull. It was only half full though, so I'm not sure how much the demand is for a film version.

Half the records played in 1973 would not get a look in at a normal soul night, so apart from nostalgia, its unlikely to do what quadraphenia did for the mod revival, and therefore bomb at the box office. Probably dvd only apart from a very small number of independant cinemas, and that wont make any money.

Its an honourable investment, but hardly likely to be a profitable one.

Ed

£600k is not going to go very far. Maybe a stage play could raise the funds and awareness. Once upon a time in Wigan is/was great when I saw it in Hull. It was only half full though, so I'm not sure how much the demand is for a film version.

Half the records played in 1973 would not get a look in at a normal soul night, so apart from nostalgia, its unlikely to do what quadraphenia did for the mod revival, and therefore bomb at the box office. Probably dvd only apart from a very small number of independant cinemas, and that wont make any money.

Its an honourable investment, but hardly likely to be a profitable one.

Ed

That's such a lazy and ill-informed posting that it demands some sort of reply.

Why make the tie-in with the stage play Once Upon A Time In Wigan? These are two completely separate entities. Suggesting putting on a stage play to raise funds and awareness is laughable (as if stage plays themselves require no funding, no research, no casting, no directing, no publicity). This is not a film version of an existing play, it's from a completely original script.

Comments about records played in '73 not getting a look in today are puzzling and to be honest completely irrelevant.

The figure mentioned as a funding target is not the entire budget. A production company, sales agents and so on and all that entails are already on board.

As for demand for the film being only within the scene that's a crazy standpoint. The film and the scene are also two completely separate entities. The film is not being made as an instructional manual for prospective converts or a nostalgia piece for those who have been on the scene their adult lives. It's a story about growing up in the North of England in the '70s and uses being on the scene as a very important part of the background story. The way the story is told will have a universality beyond the confines of the back-story, like any quality drama. Audiences for films can go beyond those who actually have first hand experience of the subject matter. How many who saw "Saving Private Ryan" got shot at on the Normandy Beaches, for example?

Pointing out that this is hardly likely to be a 'profitable investment' when I suspect (forgive me if I am wrong) you are not an expert in feature film finance is unhelpful at best and mischievous at worst.

Great coverage of the dance class for "Northern Soul" the film, embrace the younglings, they all looked superb! :-) http://www.facebook....v=3330735641637


Hope this works .......the story so far

Shaz
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I have had the pleasure of meeting a number of the young people involved in this film.

Their enthusiasm and love of the scene really helped smash my cynicism around this sort of thing.

I wish all involved well and really hope it becomes a success.

im sure i saw you in that footage shazz x

Wonder how true to the life it will be?Will it show the drugs,the fights with p*sshead div's etc btw I don't ever remember girls doing gymnastics, spinning yes but nowt else, interesting, let's wait & see.
Spot.

I agree Ritchie . I think it's great that these and so many other young people are embracing the music, the dancing and the scene , I too wish them all well with the success of this film
Shaz
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Let`s hope,it`s better than the last effort.Which i thought was poor.

You know you see that at Stoke, there seems to be a large gaggle of young people attending.

True, I felt squeamish and embarrassed watching that movie. Also the fact that there were always more blokes than birds.

Not understanding.You mean bitd,or now? Nearly every venue since the Big Bang,men have outnumbered the ladies.

Young 'uns on the scene? Love it.Beats the smell of parma violets and p*ss.

thats no way to talk about your mates me dear brother
personally i think its great that these young uns want to hang about with us ol' fossils ...well you are 53 .....lol

thats no way to talk about your mates me dear brother
personally i think its great that these young uns want to hang about with us ol' fossils ...well you are 53 .....lol

I meant me.I also think its good for the scene that these young'uns want to stand,not too close,to us.
All the best,, Elvis Presley.

I meant me.I also think its good for the scene that these young'uns want to stand,not too close,to us.
All the best,, Elvis Presley.

Wonder how true to the life it will be?Will it show the drugs,the fights with p*sshead div's etc btw I don't ever remember girls doing gymnastics, spinning yes but nowt else, interesting, let's wait & see.
Spot.

What a crap !

You seem to have a real problem with this film.
Care to tell us why?

Already explain " my problem "......

What a crap !

Merde!

Already explain " my problem "......

16 years old teenagers will maybe appreciate this film...or not .
It will maybe create a buzz in china , IMHO the only to make a bit of money...or not !

Really, all I can see is a load of one liners with no explanation at all.



Do you want to articulate why you think this and what you know about the film to make you think like this, then you might find you someone from the film will actually answer your concerns, they are on FB if it is easier there.

The making money comment is hilarious, if you think that is what this project is about you obviously know nothing about it., And since this seems to be your main gripe how about supplying your full name, to ensure it is not yet another person with a hidden agenda.

Wonder how true to the life it will be?Will it show the drugs,the fights with p*sshead div's etc btw I don't ever remember girls doing gymnastics, spinning yes but nowt else, interesting, let's wait & see.
Spot.

Interesting that out of your 15 posts, many seem to about this film... Hmmmmm