Soulboy - The Movie. You've Seen It So . .

[Guest MBarrett]

I've given it 8 out of 10 as I believe it has ended up pretty much what it set out to be.

That is - a coming of age/right of passage/teenage angst film with a strong Wigan/Northern Soul theme running through it.

It has a low-budget feel but don't think that's a bad thing as it suits the era.

If there is nothing in here you can relate to - then you weren't inhabiting the same planet as me in the early 1970's.

See it.

MB

[soulatsouthlodge]

I've given it 8 out of 10 as I believe it has ended up pretty much what it set out to be.

That is - a coming of age/right of passage/teenage angst film with a strong Wigan/Northern Soul theme running through it.

It has a low-budget feel but don't think that's a bad thing as it suits the era.

If there is nothing in here you can relate to - then you weren't inhabiting the same planet as me in the early 1970's.

See it.

MB

On the SoulBoy theme I have two spare tickets for next Saturday 26th at Edinburgh Filmhouse 4.15pm. Only want face value. Special delivery postage or collect from Coldstream. Paypal or COD. Either message me or email to elang@fsmail.net

[Guest Gogse]

I also give it 8 out 10.

I really enjoyed the film and it certainly stirred up a lot of emotion.

The reason I only give it 8 is because I felt there was no need for the "This England" clips.

[Guest Roddy]

im afraid i gave it three

I thought the actors did really well with a limited script/story line but the dance off at the end killed it for me . I am going to see it again at the weekend with a mate who isnt into northern so it will be interesting to see what he makes of it.

[Little-stevie]

im afraid i gave it three

I thought the actors did really well with a limited script/story line but the dance off at the end killed it for me . I am going to see it again at the weekend with a mate who isnt into northern so it will be interesting to see what he makes of it.

Good to see some feedback Roddy... And maybe again after your non scene mate gets to see it, that view would be of interest...

I guess a person from the outside won't have the same thoughts on the dance off or other aspects, they will see the film from a different angle....

A scoring of 3 is pretty low, i missed the dance off clip when it was on the trailor for a short while, that did seem to get some choice feedback....

look forward to more feedback from members...

[Guest Spooky]

On Sunday 27 June Edinburgh Fil Fest will be holding additional screenings of festival sell-outs and SoulBoy is one of them, so another chance to see it.

I thought the actors gave good performances, the wigan scenes were good and the old footage I thought added grit to the film that it lacked elsewhere. Story was a bit lame and I thought the dance off was a bit like the 'Grease' prom.

[Liamgp]

I thought it was very enjoyable and the Northern soul setting finally gives a nod to what was one of the most important youth sub-cultures of the 70s. Yes, a cheesy dance-off, but overall it doesn't really detract from what is a nice, humourous little British movie.

[Paulb]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

[Pete S]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

Don't tell people what they can like and what they can't Paul, if someone watches it and decides it deserves an 8 it's got f*ck all to do with you, and when I see it and rate it you won't be telling me I know nothing about films having just desposed of a collection of over a thousand titles an seen thousands more. God, the arrogance, I'm surprised at you.

[Guest Gogse]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

I gave it 8/10 and now you are personally attacking me for my own opinion.

Edited July 7, 2010 by Gogse
threat towards other member against house rules

[Guest Ste Brazil]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

I don't think anybody mentioned a formal 'marking scheme', it was one man's personal thoughts on the subject which he is more than entitled to...

Ste.

[Paul-s]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

Very funny...

[Paul-s]

Interest seems to have waned on this classic film pretty quickly. So ill catch it on dvd in a month or so, im sure it will be £3 well spent.

Edited July 7, 2010 by paul-s

[Simsy]

IpsoFcukto said this would be on general release. They also said there was a budget for advertising and promotion.

Apart from our ramblings on here and poncing about at a festival, I've heard cock all!

Three quid bargain rack is looking more likely by the day.

[ImberBoy]

Pete I think your being a little harsh here mate?

I know we aren't professional film critics and even then an opinion is just an opinion but to give a score of 8 out of 10 for a movie would suggest that we are about to receive a cinematic master piece such as The Godfather or The Deer Hunter.

What's the point in having a poll if ridiculous scores are being given? Unless of course we are going to see a few Oscars being won?

I should imaging people would be a little more than miffed if records sold as "mint" condition turned out to be a gross exaggeration?

[Guest Ste Brazil]

Pete I think your being a little harsh here mate?

I know we aren't professional film critics and even then an opinion is just an opinion but to give a score of 8 out of 10 for a movie would suggest that we are about to receive a cinematic master piece such as The Godfather or The Deer Hunter.

What's the point in having a poll if ridiculous scores are being given? Unless of course we are going to see a few Oscars being won?

I should imaging people would be a little more than miffed if records sold as "mint" condition turned out to be a gross exaggeration?

I'm clearly missing something (literally!) here, there is a large blank white box at the top of this screen, i'm assuming there is supposed to be a poll in here..?

Ste.

[ImberBoy]

I'm clearly missing something (literally!) here, there is a large blank white box at the top of this screen, i'm assuming there is supposed to be a poll in here..?

Ste.

I can see the poll mate; I think this is because I haven't cast a vote? I may be wrong but once you cast your vote you cant vote again and the poll voting mech disappears? Mike????

[Modernsoulsucks]

How does the scoring work then?

I thought it was "I saw the film and I enjoyed it or not". I assume above 5 is enjoyed and below disappointed.

Are we giving marks for cinematography, plot and character development etc. This is a music buff site rather than a film site. Wouldn't know where to start on that, personally.

And I can't see the point of comparing it to other films as it's just down to personal taste. Not seen any mentioned by Paul B and was bored stiff by the Deer Hunter. Last thing I really liked was "The Mist" on Sky but Im not claiming it's a cinematic masterpiece. I'd give that 10/10.

ROD

[Pete S]

Interest seems to have waned on this classic film pretty quickly. So ill catch it on dvd in a month or so, im sure it will be £3 well spent.

Yeah thats cause it's not out yet and nobodys seen it...

[Guest Gogse]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

Pete I think your being a little harsh here mate?

I know we aren't professional film critics and even then an opinion is just an opinion but to give a score of 8 out of 10 for a movie would suggest that we are about to receive a cinematic master piece such as The Godfather or The Deer Hunter.

What's the point in having a poll if ridiculous scores are being given? Unless of course we are going to see a few Oscars being won?

I should imaging people would be a little more than miffed if records sold as "mint" condition turned out to be a gross exaggeration?

So what are you's guys saying? That we should change our minds because you say so.

The problem with Soul Source is that members think they are the self appointed morel guardians of Northern Soul. Well you ferkin aint and you opinion counts for sweet f all.

[Pete S]

So what are you's guys saying? That we should change our minds because you say so.

The problem with Soul Source is that members think they are the self appointed morel guardians of Northern Soul. Well you ferkin aint and you opinion counts for sweet f all.

Amen to that, well said.

[Liljimmycrank]

The poll simply says mark the film out of 10 and then tell people why you gave it that score. So the rules of this poll seem pretty simple to me!

If you score it a 1 because it's not an epic and has no oscar winning potential, then that just as valid as the next person who votes an 9 because it was the nostalgia trip they were looking for.

This is for public opinion, each as equal to the next, on the proviso you have seen the film.

[Little-stevie]

yes indeed...

Its just a poll... No hard fast rules...

Gogse thinks its very good with 8/10.... Paul B thinks its dog s"ite....

each to their own and all that....

Plenty more fun to come, it aint event out yet

Lets keep this on topic please for those who have seen it...

[Guest aintgotit]

Interest seems to have waned on this classic film pretty quickly. So ill catch it on dvd in a month or so, im sure it will be £3 well spent.

would you give it 8/10 then. Or wait till its used as an advert for cat food cos then 8/10 cats would prefer to.

[Guest Matt Male]

So if this film isn't being given a general release does anyone know where i can go to see it? I live in Nuneaton, nearest city is Coventry.

[Little-stevie]

So if this film isn't being given a general release does anyone know where i can go to see it? I live in Nuneaton, nearest city is Coventry.

check other topic.. This is for those who have seen the film....

[Reg]

Please keep posts on topic and less of the veiled threats.

See House Rules and Terms of Use.

[Steve G]

I find it hard to believe that anyone could give this film 8/10. That would make it on a par (in my opinion) with Donnie Brasco, Casino, Dead Mans Shoes, etc when in fact its probably on a par with Grease 2. If a film gets 8/10 then you are saying that it is almost a masterpiece and you will always remember that film and recommend it to others. I would recommend 'Its me or the dog USA' over this pile of tripe.

8/10 is a ridiculous score to give it. I say 3/10 is more than generous. You clearly know nothing about films and how the marking scheme works in relation to the quality of the production you've just witnessed.

gogse gave it 8/10 and said they "really enjoyed it".

If you "really enjoy" a film 8 / 10 seems a fair score.

[Paul-s]

Yeah thats cause it's not out yet and nobodys seen it...

Oh! Have they not secured a distributor for this classic yet? With the 8 out of ten scores im suprised OPTIMUM or other great champions of 'good' british films, haven't pounced on it...oh well, as i said, bargain bucket in a few weeks at local dvd store. Cant wait!

[Paul-s]

So if this film isn't being given a general release does anyone know where i can go to see it? I live in Nuneaton, nearest city is Coventry.

DVD Matt...wont be long...

[Paulb]

Well, each to their own I suppose. My comments were tongue in cheek my fellow soul sourcers so no need to take offence. It just makes me laugh that anyone would give it 8/10. Lets just say I won't be borrowing any films off those people.

I would consider myself a good judge of whether something is good or not and this simply is not good. Now you can't turn round and say "well he likes it and its his opinion, therefore he is correct" because this film could never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever get 8/10 for anything except maybe shitness. So if it wins any awards or gets ANY kind of critical acclaim then I will eat my words. But the fact of the matter is it won't because its just not very good.

I'm sure that some people would say Eastenders gets 8/10 or Iceland chicken nugget and chips get 8/10 but I would disagree. Just like I wouldn't sit in and watch The Bill because although some people would give that 8/10 I would argue that its a load of shite and not ever worth watching.

So, In summary, I am correct and you are wrong.

Paul

[Mike]

So, In summary, I am correct and you are wrong.

Paul

and like every other post by any other member on here that is his own personal view which he is entitled to post

house rules have this

Respect other members

Do not insult or personally attack another member.

You do not have the right to attack someone for having an opinion other than your own.

If someone disagrees with you, they're entitled to provided they do it respectfully

already have had mods stepping in today on some of comments

lets try and keep things "reasonable"

thanks

mike

[Ted Massey]

Well, each to their own I suppose. My comments were tongue in cheek my fellow soul sourcers so no need to take offence. It just makes me laugh that anyone would give it 8/10. Lets just say I won't be borrowing any films off those people.

I would consider myself a good judge of whether something is good or not and this simply is not good. Now you can't turn round and say "well he likes it and its his opinion, therefore he is correct" because this film could never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever get 8/10 for anything except maybe shitness. So if it wins any awards or gets ANY kind of critical acclaim then I will eat my words. But the fact of the matter is it won't because its just not very good.

I'm sure that some people would say Eastenders gets 8/10 or Iceland chicken nugget and chips get 8/10 but I would disagree. Just like I wouldn't sit in and watch The Bill because although some people would give that 8/10 I would argue that its a load of shite and not ever worth watching.

So, In summary, I am correct and you are wrong.

Paul

as far as the Bill is concerned if you had seen last weeks episode where they found the guy hanging and then discovered he had killed his young son when the copper turned him over to find him dead was some of the best television i have seen foer a long time

[Paul-s]

Well, each to their own I suppose. My comments were tongue in cheek my fellow soul sourcers so no need to take offence. It just makes me laugh that anyone would give it 8/10. Lets just say I won't be borrowing any films off those people.

I would consider myself a good judge of whether something is good or not and this simply is not good. Now you can't turn round and say "well he likes it and its his opinion, therefore he is correct" because this film could never ever, ever, ever, ever, ever get 8/10 for anything except maybe shitness. So if it wins any awards or gets ANY kind of critical acclaim then I will eat my words. But the fact of the matter is it won't because its just not very good.

I'm sure that some people would say Eastenders gets 8/10 or Iceland chicken nugget and chips get 8/10 but I would disagree. Just like I wouldn't sit in and watch The Bill because although some people would give that 8/10 I would argue that its a load of shite and not ever worth watching.

So, In summary, I am correct and you are wrong.

Paul

Well said....you wont be eating your words mate...

[Guest Dante]

I would consider myself a good judge of whether something is good or not

Priceless

[Pete S]

So, In summary, I am correct and you are wrong.

Paul

I'm sure I copyrighted that quip a couple of years ago

[Guest Roddy]

Ive seen it twice now and i gave it three out of ten. (ONCE AT THE PREMIER AND THEN AGAIN THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY)

I will say it again it is a romantic drama with a weak script and storyline, the actors try their best.

It looks ok and the music is ok ....but the film is like any other peice of pulp around just now is a light hearted boy meets girl, fancies other girl.

It lacks the passion and depth that could've made it a great film,

It is interesting to note that at the Edinburgh film festival it didnt win an award.

People may enjoy it thats up to them but the film makers did not do the Actors any favours by landing them with a turkey of a script.

As for the final dancing scenes to claim artistic licence is to show a lack of imagination and failure to understand what made Northern great then and what has kept it as ungerground as any real British youth cult.

Roddy Brass

[ImberBoy]

Ive seen it twice now and i gave it three out of ten. (ONCE AT THE PREMIER AND THEN AGAIN THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY)

I will say it again it is a romantic drama with a weak script and storyline, the actors try their best.

It looks ok and the music is ok ....but the film is like any other peice of pulp around just now is a light hearted boy meets girl, fancies other girl.

It lacks the passion and depth that could've made it a great film,

It is interesting to note that at the Edinburgh film festival it didnt win an award.

People may enjoy it thats up to them but the film makers did not do the Actors any favours by landing them with a turkey of a script.

As for the final dancing scenes to claim artistic licence is to show a lack of imagination and failure to understand what made Northern great then and what has kept it as ungerground as any real British youth cult.

Roddy Brass

Is this a 3 or a 6 now?

[Guest Dave Turner]

Ive seen it twice now and i gave it three out of ten. (ONCE AT THE PREMIER AND THEN AGAIN THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY)

I will say it again it is a romantic drama with a weak script and storyline, the actors try their best.

It looks ok and the music is ok ....but the film is like any other peice of pulp around just now is a light hearted boy meets girl, fancies other girl.

It lacks the passion and depth that could've made it a great film,

It is interesting to note that at the Edinburgh film festival it didnt win an award.

People may enjoy it thats up to them but the film makers did not do the Actors any favours by landing them with a turkey of a script.

As for the final dancing scenes to claim artistic licence is to show a lack of imagination and failure to understand what made Northern great then and what has kept it as ungerground as any real British youth cult.

Roddy Brass

I think Richard (Chorleysoul) had a much better take on a script for a film such as this.

By the way what's happened to Rich, ain't been on here since May.

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I used to rewrite treatments and film scripts professionally, this subject deserves more...

For example...

A young guy, carrying serious social baggage....20 years old, fresh out of youth custody gets left his late UNCLE'S records, a box of old vinyl...At first he's disinterested, ignoring the poignant note left with them....his life is in a rut, he's fell out with his mates, is pissed off with shitty dance scenes and commercialised Hip Hop....He does not want to get lured back into crime and needs something real in his life...He meets an older guy through chance, an-ex Junkie, now reformed and a former Torch or Casino face and shows him the record box....The guy starts to talk, about the scene and the records, what they mean, what they represent....

Something real, something special. Somehow, the old face's story strikes a chord with the boy....The old Casino footage is utilised in this manner, blurry, symbolic of memories, no need to recreate, let the real stuff do that job and then go inside a good venue on todays scene for the up to date stuff....

A weekender like Cleethorpes, the older guy takes him...A meeting with a veteran BLACK AMERICAN soul Artist, somebody who did a bit of time himself back in Detroit or Chicago but then found the music...other characters emerge and touch his life....It's a rites of passage weekend, the start of a journey....3 days that will change this boy's life forever....

Or will it...

This is a boy who needs a purpose,a focus, something to light a spark inside him and allow him to see the world with hope and faith....Back home, on the streets of Moss Side and Salford, the forces of street crime and urban culture are still threatening to consume his life...Is this new found passion enough to channel this kid's destiny? Can this forgotten music from another time - from another struggle - literally save this young misfit's Soul? Are his new friendships and relationships strong enough to drag him out of a physical and mental 21st Century UK 'ghetto'...

Is he going to end up back behind bars or behind the decks....

Straight off the top of my head and needs refining but that type of angle would have given you a much more powerful premise for drama and it would have placed the scene in contemporary relevance whilst still examining universal themes and of course the history of Northern Soul per se.

All the nostalgia stuff could have been handled via recollections and sub-text. Scene characters and faces could have been recruited to play cameos. Importantly, some of the younger people on the scene now could have had input. It could have been something powerful and potent.

Not 'Coronation Street' on Speed and bolstered simply by the brilliant music which will not be given anywhere near the visually dramatic accompaniment it deserves.

PS - Copyright rcfms 2010

[Guest Roddy]

Its still a three !!

[Toodarnsoulful]

My score would beeeeeee.......waaaiiit for itt... waaiit forr itt... i give most of you a strong 2/10 , a few of you 4/10 and the rest are ungradable.....Get out and see a bit of sunlight today folks, its good for ya! does wonders for my irish tan.... .......

RAMBO FIRST BLOOD PART 2, ITV 4 TONIGHT!!!!!! GET INNNN...

[Dave Moore]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up feelings of protectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

Edited July 8, 2010 by Dave Moore

[Phild]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up fealings ofprotectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

Spot on Dave. Nail head bosh !

Phil

[Mark Bicknell]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up feelings of protectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

Perfection Dave what many of us think mate.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

[Toodarnsoulful]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up feelings of protectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

haha yeh DAve Spot on... only thing it got me was money for records, careful, name calling isnt very nice now is it..my tan is fadin must go... oh and well done for keepin the faith! you truuly must be a 'true Soulie' is that what you call yourselves?? ...

[Dave Moore]

haha yeh DAve Spot on... only thing it got me was money for records, careful, name calling isnt very nice now is it..my tan is fadin must go... oh and well done for keepin the faith! you truuly must be a 'true Soulie' is that what you call yourselves?? ...

Eh?

I wasn't aware I'd called anyone names? I've no idea who you are or why you call yourself 'toodarnsoulful' but I call myself "Dave". I've also no idea how you got your money for records, nor do I care, it's nothing to do with me but like i say, none of these events affect me and what I do so it's no big deal to me. That was my whole point of posting. People are getting all wound up over nothing. 'Cos that's what it all is. "Keeping The Faith", "True Soulie"? I've absolutely no idea what you're on about Mate.

Regards,

Dave

PS. If you've discovered a way to get free money for 45s please let me know as I've a wants list that grows by the week! So long as it doesn't include exchanging body fluids, I'm game! LOL!

[Geeselad]

[i used to rewrite treatments and film scripts professionally, this subject deserves more...

For example...

A young guy, carrying serious social baggage....20 years old, fresh out of youth custody gets left his late UNCLE'S records, a box of old vinyl...At first he's disinterested, ignoring the poignant note left with them....his life is in a rut, he's fell out with his mates, is pissed off with shitty dance scenes and commercialised Hip Hop....He does not want to get lured back into crime and needs something real in his life...He meets an older guy through chance, an-ex Junkie, now reformed and a former Torch or Casino face and shows him the record box....The guy starts to talk, about the scene and the records, what they mean, what they represent....

Something real, something special. Somehow, the old face's story strikes a chord with the boy....The old Casino footage is utilised in this manner, blurry, symbolic of memories, no need to recreate, let the real stuff do that job and then go inside a good venue on todays scene for the up to date stuff....

A weekender like Cleethorpes, the older guy takes him...A meeting with a veteran BLACK AMERICAN soul Artist, somebody who did a bit of time himself back in Detroit or Chicago but then found the music...other characters emerge and touch his life....It's a rites of passage weekend, the start of a journey....3 days that will change this boy's life forever....

Spot on make , when can I see this movie, sounds superb, what fantastic sentimnets!!!!!

[Guest Gogse]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up feelings of protectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

That is one of the most sensible posts I have read on this entire site.

[Guest miss nancy]

Over the years, this 'underground scene' has withstood all that's tried to dilute it. TV pundits, Egocentric Media thirsty DJs, Divvies who dance in clothing 40 years old, youngsters who think dancin' on Duffy videos is gaining them 'street cred', Cassette tapes, CDs, MP3s, Ipods, returnees who instantly become promoters, people who reinvent their personal history, bootleg DJs, the soul police, the vinyl police, the fashion police, the DS, the influx of barbs, the Mod revival, Coronation Street, naff advert and after naff advert on TV, a million new 'record dealers', price guides, carvers, theatrical plays, film extras, yuppie type record collectors, etc etc and none of it has affected me. I still do what I've done for 35 years. I buy records and dance to 'em. Can't see this film making any impression whatsoever on my lifestyle or enjoyment of what I do. It's a peripheral, a distraction for some but irrelevant to me. I'll probably get the DVD off Pete Smith in a year for a fiver and watch it when I've a spare 90 mins but that'll be it. It won't change my life, it won't stir up feelings of protectionism that it does in some. It's a film....like "Finding Nemo" was. That's it.

Regards,

Dave

exactly

[Dave Rimmer]

Eh?

I wasn't aware I'd called anyone names? I've no idea who you are or why you call yourself 'toodarnsoulful' but I call myself "Dave". I've also no idea how you got your money for records, nor do I care, it's nothing to do with me but like i say, none of these events affect me and what I do so it's no big deal to me. That was my whole point of posting. People are getting all wound up over nothing. 'Cos that's what it all is. "Keeping The Faith", "True Soulie"? I've absolutely no idea what you're on about Mate.

Regards,

Dave

PS. If you've discovered a way to get free money for 45s please let me know as I've a wants list that grows by the week! So long as it doesn't include exchanging body fluids, I'm game! LOL!

Toodarnsoulful, is one of the youngsters who danced on Duffy's video LOL