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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.

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

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

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

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

Or all sitting in a cafe after the nighter staring at the tabletop, because they are totally paranoid.

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

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

'There's only one thing worse than being talked about...

...not being talked about' - Oscar Wilde

at this stage its just great that its got some young blood into the scene if nothing else ,i know ec's been around for a while so i'm looking forward to it !

Won't be made unless she can raise the money.........

£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.

£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

Sorry but I'd rather hear from Elaine on the status in due course, rather than your guesswork and supposition about the film Mr. Tomangoes.

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.

..couldn't agrree more..well put and said!

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

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

Shaz

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

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

Shaz

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im sure i saw you in that footage shazz x

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.

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.

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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Love the Wigan young souls, seem such a nice down to earth bunch as well as being fantastic dancers.

im sure i saw you in that footage shazz x

Thats my hand rifling through the record box

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've seen a short trailer where a soulie headbutts a tv presenter

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

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

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

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

I noticed quite a few Chris in March , most of them were the Youngsouls apparently , excellent dancers too

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.

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.

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

Another youngster :D

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.

Thang u very much............

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.

:lol:

all the best Frank Sinatra .....

Can anyone tell me when this is due to be released , I have only just seen the clips on utube and I must say within the short footage that I have seen i feel you really do get a sence of the director capturing the personal passion that we have all felt at some time on our journey with this music. I am looking forward to seeing the film.

I have not read the thread up to now ( being a bit lazy ) so if someone could give me a release date I would much appreciate it.

thanks in advance

Carms,

Production is set to begin in early June in Bury, Bolton and Blackburn.

Steve

the lad in the check shirt is usually at the swinley on a friday at the twisted knee nights with a group of young souls all avin a good time

https://m.screendaily.com/5041903.article

Steve Coogan is now gonna be in the film; looking good!

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.

You didn't know Sharon Farrar then 73 79 ish.

So it's not even gone into production yet then, according to the article re. Steve Coogan?

I saw some footage as described by Chris above, where was that from then?

It was a teaser to help in the financing

That would have been the 'teaser' I would imagine Pete. Film makers do these to temp people to fund their film, it basically sells it to the investers.

All the best,

Len.

been sitting here waiting for someone to post

"back of the net"

What a crap !

What a crap !

You seem to have a real problem with this film.

Care to tell us why?

You seem to have a real problem with this film.

Care to tell us why?

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

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

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

I think some people are worried that it may be done so very wrong. I know Elaine and I'm pretty confident that it will be as accurate as can be; she's not stupid and does understand the Scene - That's obviously a good start!

Apart from that I know she is getting advise off the right people that were there 'living it' so come on, give the girl a break and let's be positive and hope that a) It's done correctly (Which I think it will be) and b) That it is a success for her. As Butch said in the investor's brochure, this needs to be documented properly and I think he is helping with some advice about the film.

I love to be negative sometimes and maybe it's me just being facetious (Never grown up me!) but in this case I'm gonna wait and see - That isn't just because I know Elaine (Did I mention that? - God I'm shallow! Lol)

All the best,

Len.

P.s - I do understand that making a film about Northern Soul isn't 'Northern Soul' in itself (Underground) but hey, aren't we all too old to be cool now? - Even me! Lol - Good luck Elaine

What a crap !

Merde!

16 years old teenagers will maybe appreciate this film...or not .

It will maybe create a buzz in china , IMHO the only way to make a bit of money...or not !

Merde!

Enjoy !

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

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

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 !

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.

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.

He/she had a grizzle about the film in another thread, check his/her content, you get the full explanation, I think it's 2 lines, so much more extensive.............

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.

You have lost me here, its a drama with Northern Soul at the heart of it, if you can be bothered to read the publicity, not a documentary about Northern Soul, as I said before no-one expects Shane Meadows films to tell the whole history of Skinhead movement do they, it is a film set in a certain period of time, like many many British films and they seem determined to make it as authentic as possible for that time, so whats the problem? It is a drama and should be judged as such surely.

I was surprised at girls too, but they are being taught by someone who was there, and to be fair there have been a couple of comments on other threads talking about girls doing so, I went to one of the dance classes just as in area (to watch before any smart ass comments on my less than fluid dance style) and from what I seen about 80% of them had it right and I believe they have improved dramatically since then.

Its about a time dear to many of us, made by one of us, who is putting her heart and soul into everything to do with it, would it be too much to ask for a little positivity?

I bet you Scorsese is pleased he only tackles the Catholic Church and Religion in his movies, rather than this sacred sanctity that is Northern Soul 1974.....

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

But not that interesting........ :D