Behind The Scenes At Northern Soul The Film Clip

[Mike]

Exclusive interview footage of actors Elliot James Langridge and Sam Benjamin on the set of Elaine Constantine's new film about Northern Soul talking fashion, all nighters and mastering Northern Soul moves.

[ImberBoy]

Nice pair of lads, spoke very eloquently and they certainly sounded respectful, can't help but like them and they seamed genuinely interested in what they are doing rather than an actors clinical distant approach.

The shirts look great and I am impressed that they both seamed to have enjoyed and embraced the parts.

Wouldn't it be great to have a Quadrophenia Type Northernsoul Revival?

"I think I may wear my baggies again"

[Liljimmycrank]

Agree Simon, respectful chaps. Good to see their honesty too.

Hopefully the education they get from the likes of Keb, Ady and co can come across in their performance (not just the moves but the passion etc), particularly any dance scenes. I know Keb and a pal of mine worked hard with the lead actor on the other film and from the word go he showed a similar appetite to learn and reverence towards the northern soul movement from back in the day through to now.

Looks like an interesting project this, and one im sure will have a lot of discussion about on here.

Lets see how things progress.

Might go check those gingham shirts out on the website, see if they do soul sourcer discount

Azza

Edited April 30, 2010 by LilJimmyCrank

[Guest MBarrett]

Anyone bought one of these Brutus shirts?

https://www.brutus-trimfit.com/

They claim to have captured the fit/feel of the 60's originals.

And the pictures look good.

But would be interested to know from first hand.

MB

[Reg Scott]

Anyone bought one of these Brutus shirts?

https://www.brutus-trimfit.com/

They claim to have captured the fit/feel of the 60's originals.

And the pictures look good.

But would be interested to know from first hand.

MB

Yeh, they've done a good job. However, they are the original trimmfit so be careful on sizing.

My lads got the tartan check and it looks nice but he's 18 and trim build - No Brutus pour moi I'm afraid!

Greg.

[Rob Wigley]

Looks very promising Butch and Ady as consultants

BUT has anybody noticed the fake SOUL tattoo on the lead actors neck ?

-little things like that show an attention to detail

Rob

Edited April 30, 2010 by Karen and Rob Wigley

[Geeselad]

Looks very promising Butch and Ady as consultants

BUT has anybody noticed the fake SOUL tattoo on the lead actors neck ?

-little things like that show an attention to detail

Rob

Neck tats, them were the days.......LOL. pref a swallow!

[DennieFitz]

I am not being funny but I hope they are having the 70s hairstyles not the ones they have now or the film will not look realistic to me.

[Chalky]

Looks interesting

That Elliot chap reminds me of a younger Byrney

[Tony Smith]

They were good lads and very respectful (especially when handling my records!)

[Guest Byrney]

Looks interesting

That Elliot chap reminds me of a younger Byrney

Nah - when I was that age I had a tash

Does look interesting, directed by a lady who knows here soul

[Guest Dante]

Looks nice. Although I think a couple of people will get mad if this goes well and starts a Quadrophenia style revival thing as ImberBoy said.

So, what nighter did that lad go to?

[adamt]

guaranteed this film will be great. Director not only knows her soul, but also is a great filmmaker. I've seen her short film set in the 70s and she's really good about capturing an era. She also did that Moloko music vid (

) with great northern dancing in it. I've seen some of this new film and looks amazing! This will blow that rubbish Soul Boy (or whatever its called) out of the water!!!

[Little-stevie]

guaranteed this film will be great. Director not only knows her soul, but also is a great filmmaker. I've seen her short film set in the 70s and she's really good about capturing an era. She also did that Moloko music vid (

) with great northern dancing in it. I've seen some of this new film and looks amazing! This will blow that rubbish Soul Boy (or whatever its called) out of the water!!!

With 2 films coming out you will have so many people looking to compare them..... Its gonna be of interest we will see many viewpoints posted on soul source for sure

Bring them on, bring them on....

[ImberBoy]

Moloko - Familiar Feeling

Mega pop vid, some great research but a few mistakes?

In the vid our heroine R³is­n Murphy, is polishing a pair of shoes, how fookin big are they! They look a size 14!

Also in the vid we see R³is­n sat on the bog putting on her lippy and generally passing the time whilst singing into the camera, I'd like to see her do that a say Bidds!!! She'd fookin pass out!

[Paul-s]

This is a great film project and , at last, done by someone from the scene, with people who know the score....these dancers and actors have gone out to learn about the scene, to dance and to know the music.

Great script too!

Gonna be a big thing!

[paultp]

Seems this has the soul-source seal of approval ...

Did nobody hear the chap on the right say "back in the day" ?!?

[Maark]

guaranteed this film will be great. Director not only knows her soul, but also is a great filmmaker. I've seen her short film set in the 70s and she's really good about capturing an era. She also did that Moloko music vid (

) with great northern dancing in it. I've seen some of this new film and looks amazing! This will blow that rubbish Soul Boy (or whatever its called) out of the water!!!

Her husband is a pretty good DJ as well!

[Little-stevie]

Her husband is a pretty good DJ as well!

Whats that got to do with the price of bread

Any kind of time frame for this film????

[Pete S]

So why is this film acceptable and the other not acceptable, seeing as nobody has seen either of them?

Bit like the dance class controversy from a few months back isn;'t it? Dance classes are a joke...oh, unless they're done by someone you know...

[Paul-s]

So why is this film acceptable and the other not acceptable, seeing as nobody has seen either of them?

Bit like the dance class controversy from a few months back isn;'t it? Dance classes are a joke...oh, unless they're done by someone you know...

I guess cos its been 10 years in its meticulous and soulful planning and its done by somebody FROM the scene who cares passionately about getting it right.

Pete. I think maybe your own dancing is a joke, but these guys have achieved continuity by practicing , listening to the music, going to clubs and embracing the scene for a year before filming. Thats how you get an authentic feel and look, as opposed to getting a load of young actors together (obviously cant use the origanal dancers WAY TOO OLD) on the day and teaching them to dance in a hurry. These guys can REALLY dance, believe me and a couple are way better than most of the old Wigan dancers.

Hope that answers you question.

[Liljimmycrank]

Paul, some of the actors in the other film learnt for months and months with some well respected dancers on the scene too. They also attended events on nighter calender. Whilst it may not have been for the duration these guys did, I don't think it's fair to dismiss the efforts put in by some of the actors on the other film.

Agree with you on your other points though and hope the maticulous planning comes to fruition in what hopefully will be a fantastic end product.

Not much insight into storyline yet though?? Anyone got a rough outline?

[Pete S]

[ Pete. I think maybe your own dancing is a joke,

I'm a very good dancer actually Paul. Not that I do much nowadays.

[Manfromsoul45s]

Nah - when I was that age I had a tash

Does look interesting, directed by a lady who knows here soul

Yes and you had one right up until late 2005!!

[Little-stevie]

I'm a very good dancer actually Paul. Not that I do much nowadays.

And between the sheets looking at your avatar...

Not sure about a few things with regards to this film mate... I don't think Elaine or the crew will be on here like the other lot were.... I think they have learnt a lesson from that epic.....

[Paul-s]

Paul, some of the actors in the other film learnt for months and months with some well respected dancers on the scene too. They also attended events on nighter calender. Whilst it may not have been for the duration these guys did, I don't think it's fair to dismiss the efforts put in by some of the actors on the other film.

Agree with you on your other points though and hope the maticulous planning comes to fruition in what hopefully will be a fantastic end product.

Not much insight into storyline yet though?? Anyone got a rough outline?

Hi mate, wasn't knocking the dancers in the other film, just saying that the alternative to not having Dance Classes/ School, is to make it up on the day and that has failed in the past. Its GREAT script, absolutely BANG ON! I guess thats because its done by someone whos seen and done it.

[Paul-s]

I'm a very good dancer actually Paul. Not that I do much nowadays.

Hey , none of us do that much anymore Pete!

[Ian Parker]

Anyone bought one of these Brutus shirts?

https://www.brutus-trimfit.com/

They claim to have captured the fit/feel of the 60's originals.

And the pictures look good.

But would be interested to know from first hand.

MB

Those shirts look nice!

I do like the Gingham

Debbie D x