Trailer For Northern Soul The Film

[Thecivilservice]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles?  Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

 

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry.  The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell. 

 

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film.  It might be great.

[Quinvy]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles?  Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

 

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry.  The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell. 

 

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film.  It might be great.

 

I see trailers for movies all the time, and I have no idea what they are about. That's just the way they do it these days. In the old days there would have been a voice over giving a synopsis of the story line. Those were the days eh?

[Ian Dewhirst]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles?  Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

 

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry.  The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell. 

 

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film.  It might be great.

Well I definitely admire your candour. In a perfect world, my Northern Soul film would be much more complicated, have impenetrable plot lines and use gimmicky camera techniques. But it would never get made 'cos it's a fantasy. The reality of making a film and getting it out there is a daunting task and not many people manage it. Sure, we could all make a better film and a cooler trailer but how many of us do?

Right now this is the No.1 music DVD in the UK 5 weeks before it's even available. It's also No.9 in the Film Drama rankings and the 50th best-selling film in the UK right now. So it's striking a chord with the public despite your misgivings about the trailer.

It could be that this film is simply just not aimed at you. You're obviously looking for something else. Which is fine, but I certainly wouldn't dream as being as belligerent as yourself about a trailer which is massively appealing to the public as evidenced by the film's rise up the rankings since the trailer was released.

So, OK. I understand that you're not enamoured with the film and the trailer but why demean something that is striking a chord with the general market? Do you know better or something?

Ian D

[Winnie :-)]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles?  Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

 

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry.  The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell. 

 

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film.  It might be great.

Saturday night fever seemed to catch on, quite a few people not into the disco scene watched it, so it could have a wider appeal. I've watched most of the little clips that have been put up and the trailer, and I don't know why you've come to the conclusion that they make the film look shit, you obviously have your reasons but to balance your view, I think they make the film look good. To be fair, I can't pinpoint why, I know I got a little tingle watching some of the dance sequences, and it managed to take me way back and I really enjoyed that time of my life, so maybe that's it. 

The title is a 'catch all', well too me anyway, lots of people were touched by northern, even if only briefly, and with artists like Duffy and Plan B using dancers, I think there's probably more people will take an interest than we realise. To make something accessible you need a title that's easy to identify with, Northern Soul the Movie pretty much fits the bill in that department, I suppose it could have had a slightly more obscure title, maybe Shrine or The three before eight, for example, but I'm not really sure what that would have achieved, other than to possibly confuse the potential audience. Your last sentence ''It might be great'', is sort of where most of us sit, the majority of posts on Source that I've read are willing it to be good, but we can't make that final judgement until we've seen it, so me, I'm going to do what seems fairly unconventional these days, actually wait until I've seen it before I pass judgement 

[Stevegods]

Doesn't look bad to me ...

I loved "Soulboy" as I thought the characters where well written and very believable and it was very endearing ...

"Northern Soul " as a title while being simple and to the point may leave little to the imagination but it's a difficult one to have a headline for .

"3 before 8" would have been my choice but then we could all make different choices and loose others that don't know anything about the scene .

Nostalgia is big business .. and being able to be taken back in time to a place we all have fond memories for will always be a winner for those that enjoyed those times ..

From what I've seen it kind of captures the elements of that time and the dancing sequences look fantastic ..the music sounds tremendous and I'm hoping it's going to be a great success for all who have put their hard work, time and effort in for so many years .

Prequel next called " Northern Soul 2 " ( The Highland Room ) on the life story of Ian L .

Who is making slow progress and I'm sure we all wish him a full recovery .

[Philt]

I'd rather people who know me yet have no real idea what I've been so obsessed with or why for 30 years plus got an inkling based on a taste of unbelievable, uplifting music experienced on absolutely buzzing dance floors than three fat old blokes shuffling about in fancy dress on tea time telly.

 

Whatever else it does or doesn't do, thank you so f*cking much for that 

Edited September 13, 2014 by PhilT

[Dave Moore]

There were 10 million regular Casino goers.  Can't fail can it!   

 

Regards,

 

Dave

[Ady Croasdell]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles? Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry. The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell.

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film. It might be great.

I've seen it, it's great.

[Winnie :-)]

I'd rather people who know me yet have no real idea what I've been so obsessed with or why for 30 years plus got an inkling based on a taste of unbelievable, uplifting music experienced on absolutely buzzing dance floors than three fat old blokes shuffling about in fancy dress on tea time telly.

 

Whatever else it does or doesn't do, thank you so f*cking much for that 

Made me really laugh, not sure why, I'm fat, old and the proud possessor of a spiderman costume, there's nothing like fitting the bill

[Guest Byrney]

I'd rather people who know me yet have no real idea what I've been so obsessed with or why for 30 years plus got an inkling based on a taste of unbelievable, uplifting music experienced on absolutely buzzing dance floors than three fat old blokes shuffling about in fancy dress on tea time telly.

Whatever else it does or doesn't do, thank you so f*cking much for that

Bang on. Shown the trailer to younger work colleagues yesterday. They loved, want to see it and started... Ahem... Tweeting. I'm sure all us seasoned campaigners can find holes in it but personally I'd trust no one more than Elaine, one of us, to represent part of this thing of ours.

[TheBigO]

Made me really laugh, not sure why, I'm fat, old and the proud possessor of a spiderman costume, there's nothing like fitting the bill

Winnie you've got it mate! The answer to ensure that the masses come to see the film!!! You in said Spiderman costume helping the young lad escape the shithole  he lives in whilst trying to reveal the real identity of the group under the paper cover cruelly hidden from the masses! I can see it now 'Spiderman vs the Soul Police - this time its personal!'

Edited September 13, 2014 by TheBigO

[TheBigO]

My kids have made a good point - why are people slagging off a film that they've not seen yet?? Surely they need to see it first to make judgement otherwise its the Emperors new Clothes? Fair point. 

Lets see the film then everyone is entitled to their opinion based on what they've seen.

[Frankie Crocker]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles?  Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

 

I just watched the trailer and really have no idea what the film is about - ie what is the plot, what might happen to the characters, why is this interesting etc, it's not enough that there's northern soul music and folk dancing about everywhere, sorry.  The trailer has completely failed to fulfil it's purpose, no one outside of the Northern Soul scene will be remotely interested in this because the trailer makes the film look shit, it could just be an hour and a half of dancing with a car chase in the middle for all anyone can tell. 

 

To clarify, I've not seen it, I'm just saying that the trailer makes it look shit, the previous trailer was just as bad and Northen Soul the Movie is a stupid name for a film.  It might be great.

Perhaps you have the gift of working out what a long film might be like in 60 seconds. As soon as I heard Shirley Ellis I thought WOW. Then the MVP's and I'm totally hooked. Casino dance hall scenes are brilliantly authentic. The lads at the end confirm this is a northern film so the scene is set. The music alone will make it a great film. The dancing should elevate it beyond this level. Everything else will be a bonus, especially for the initiated. My experience is that most film trailers are crap - usually the ones I see in the cinema put me off seeing the film. This trailer piques the interest sufficiently for average film goers to consider it as an evening's entertainment. I just LOVE the title and can't wait until Northern Soul 2 is released.

[Chalky]

Yep I can't believe the negative comments from anyone who hasn't seen the film.  I bet they say the same about records they haven't heard!

 

Do we have a full list of cinema showings yet, hoping there is one near me.

[Guest MBarrett]

From the trailer it doesn't look massively different to Soulboy to me. Does it to you?

 

That's not a criticism.

 

I speak as someone who enjoyed Soulboy for what it was as did the other people in the cinema where I watched it. I certainly defended it on here.

 

People who have now seen both films in full . . . how would you compare them?

Edited September 13, 2014 by MBarrett

[Soulfinger]

I have just booked online for the first night at Wigan Empire on Friday 17/10/14. Only half a dozen or so gone. Free upgrade to luxury wide seat - are they trying to tell me something?

[Winnie :-)]

Winnie you've got it mate! The answer to ensure that the masses come to see the film!!! You in said Spiderman costume helping the young lad escape the shithole  he lives in whilst trying to reveal the real identity of the group under the paper cover cruelly hidden from the masses! I can see it now 'Spiderman vs the Soul Police - this time its personal!'

I can't see it, but I do know my spidey senses are tingling...great jumping J Jonah Jamesons

[Winnie :-)]

My kids have made a good point - why are people slagging off a film that they've not seen yet?? Surely they need to see it first to make judgement otherwise its the Emperors new Clothes? Fair point. 

Lets see the film then everyone is entitled to their opinion based on what they've seen.

 

 

Yep I can't believe the negative comments from anyone who hasn't seen the film.  I bet they say the same about records they haven't heard!

 

Do we have a full list of cinema showings yet, hoping there is one near me.

LOOK! If you two are going to continuously make logical comments based on the blindingly obvious, you'll hinder the potential for a completely unbalanced and irrational debate, see the film first indeed, whatever next...

[Guest Matt Male]

Saturday night fever seemed to catch on, quite a few people not into the disco scene watched it, so it could have a wider appeal. I've watched most of the little clips that have been put up and the trailer, and I don't know why you've come to the conclusion that they make the film look shit, you obviously have your reasons but to balance your view, I think they make the film look good. To be fair, I can't pinpoint why, I know I got a little tingle watching some of the dance sequences, and it managed to take me way back and I really enjoyed that time of my life, so maybe that's it. 

The title is a 'catch all', well too me anyway, lots of people were touched by northern, even if only briefly, and with artists like Duffy and Plan B using dancers, I think there's probably more people will take an interest than we realise. To make something accessible you need a title that's easy to identify with, Northern Soul the Movie pretty much fits the bill in that department, I suppose it could have had a slightly more obscure title, maybe Shrine or The three before eight, for example, but I'm not really sure what that would have achieved, other than to possibly confuse the potential audience. Your last sentence ''It might be great'', is sort of where most of us sit, the majority of posts on Source that I've read are willing it to be good, but we can't make that final judgement until we've seen it, so me, I'm going to do what seems fairly unconventional these days, actually wait until I've seen it before I pass judgement 

 

Just picking up that point about Saturday Night Fever Win. I am looking forward to this film and I appreciate all the hard work involved, making a film is something I've always wanted to do too but realise it's a massive enterprise in a cut-throat business. My 'only' gripe is the setting. Saturday Night Fever was a film made in the 70s and set in the 70s, it was of it's time. Maybe it wasn't quite as accurate in its portrayal of the New York disco scene of the time, but what was in the film was something that thousands of people were experiencing every weekend in the mid-70s and they could relate to it at that moment. As accurate as this film is it is only pure nostalgia, and to be honest not even my nostalgia as I came around '78.

 

Trying not to moan here and, as I say, well done everyone, but why the 70s... again?

Edited September 13, 2014 by Matt Male

[TheBigO]

LOOK! If you two are going to continuously make logical comments based on the blindingly obvious, you'll hinder the potential for a completely unbalanced and irrational debate, see the film first indeed, whatever next...

well I was thinking we write to the BBC and attempt to have live TV debates during the Scottish referendum televised debates and thus guarantee a wider audience who will have no understanding what the hell is going on, what the arguments are about, try to pick through the disinformation and rabid comments etc....oh and then when the referendum debate lot have finished with all that we discuss the film lol

[Ian Dewhirst]

Onwards and upwards:-

 

Northern Soul: The Soundtrack

 

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 31 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

• #1 in Music > R&B and Soul > Soul
• #1 in Music > Pop > Pop R&B
• #2 in Music > Soundtracks & Musicals > Film Music

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-DVD-Steve-Coogan/dp/B00LSW6XGE/ref=pd_sim_m_h__1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1J4R304G2HQHBVTXBJF7

 

Northern Soul: The DVD

 

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 56 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

• #1 in DVD & Blu-ray > Music DVDs
• #9 in DVD & Blu-ray > Drama

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-DVD-Steve-Coogan/dp/B00LSW6XGE/ref=pd_sim_m_h__1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1J4R304G2HQHBVTXBJF7

 

Just to put it in context, 'specialist' albums and films generally go down the charts between Thursday to Sunday as TV advertised albums and supermarket sales increase massively over those 4 days and push everything else down the chart. Neither the soundtrack or the film is available, yet their both holding comfortably in the rankings and holding 3 No.1 spots between 'em with 5 weeks to go before the film even opens. Not bad for a little English film ay? 

 

Ian D 

Edited September 13, 2014 by Ian Dewhirst

[Rob Wigley]

The FANTASTIC Richard Searling interview is on the bonus DVD which comes with the soundtrack CDs:-

 

In other words, this package:-

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Northern-Soul-Soundtrack-Various-Artists/dp/B00JYDGFXA/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1410511150&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=norther+soul+the+film

 

Ian D 

Just ordered it Ian ! After waiting over 2 years for its release,  I'm in hospital on the F**king release date for 6 days !

Rob

[Ian Dewhirst]

Just ordered it Ian ! After waiting over 2 years for its release,  I'm in hospital on the F**king release date for 6 days !

Rob

 

Postpone the operation Rob! 

 

Ian D 

[Ian Dewhirst]

List of cinemas just released!

 

If you were there, you'll know - find out where you can watch Northern Soul the film in cinemas from October 17th!

Keep checking the ticket site on desktop for when you can pre-book yours:https://bit.ly/NSfilmtix

 

See where the film is playing around the UK so far: 

Ambleside, Zeffirellis - 17/10/2014
Belfast, Queen's Film Theatre - 17/10/2014
Belper, Ritz - 17/10/2014
Birmingham, MAC - 17/10/2014
Blackpool , The Opera House Cinema - 17/10/2014
Bluewater, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Bradford, Pictureville - 17/10/2014
Bristol, Watershed - 17/10/2014
Bristol Cinema de Lux, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Burnley, Reel - 17/10/2014
Bury St Edmunds, Abbeygate - 17/10/2014
Cardiff, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Cleethorpes, Parkway Cinema - 17/10/2014
Cork, Triskel Arts Centre - 19/10/2014
Coventry, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Derby, QUAD - 17/10/2014
Derby Cinema de Lux, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Dudley, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Glasgow, Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) - 22/10/2014
Glasgow, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Hebden Bridge, Picture House - 22/10/2014
Hull, Reel - 17/10/2014
IFI, Dublin - 17/10/2014
Inverness , Eden Court - 17/10/2014
Lancaster, The Dukes - 19/10/2014
Leeds, Hyde Park Picture House - 17/10/2014
Leeds, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Leicester, Phoenix - 20/10/2014
Leicester Cinema de Lux , Showcase - 18/10/2014
Liverpool, Picturehouse at FACT - 19/10/2014
London, Curzon Victoria - 17/10/2014
London, Rio Cinema Dalston - 18/10/2014
Lowestoft, Marina Theatre - 18/10/2014
Manchester, Cornerhouse - 17/10/2014
Morecambe, Reel - 17/10/2014
New Brighton, Light Cinemas - 17/10/2014
Newcastle, Tyneside - 17/10/2014
Norwich, CinemaCity - 17/10/2014
Nottingham, Broadway - 17/10/2014
Nottingham, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Oswestry, Kinokulture - 17/10/2014
Paisley, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Peterborough, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Reading, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Sheffield, Showroom - 17/10/2014
Shrewsbury, Cinema in the Square - 17/10/2014
Stockton -Teeside, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Walsall, Showcase - 18/10/2014
Wigan, Empire - 17/10/2014
Wolverhampton, Light House - 17/10/2014
York, Reel - 17/10/2014

 

Ian D 

[Steve S 60]

Also showing at The Brewery in Kendal on 24/10.

[Moxey25]

looks like the same old rubbish northern soul story line

[Winnie :-)]

Just picking up that point about Saturday Night Fever Win. I am looking forward to this film and I appreciate all the hard work involved, making a film is something I've always wanted to do too but realise it's a massive enterprise in a cut-throat business. My 'only' gripe is the setting. Saturday Night Fever was a film made in the 70s and set in the 70s, it was of it's time. Maybe it wasn't quite as accurate in its portrayal of the New York disco scene of the time, but what was in the film was something that thousands of people were experiencing every weekend in the mid-70s and they could relate to it at that moment. As accurate as this film is it is only pure nostalgia, and to be honest not even my nostalgia as I came around '78.

 

Trying not to moan here and, as I say, well done everyone, but why the 70s... again?

I could just as easily made the same point using Grease Matt, but I had a flashback to attending a wedding in 78, the bridegroom wore a white suit and at the reception all of us were expected to do that bloody silly night fever dance, which I flatly refused to take part in. This wasn't in New York, it was down town Bedfordshire, in a small village called Cople. Forgive me, I was out last night, still haven't slept, so now can't remember why I was making the point, I'm sure it was something to do with what you said about Fever being of the time and place. It doesn't matter really, I'm also looking forward to Elaine's film coming out 

[Soul16]

The trailer on YouTube looks pretty good to me.  

 

 

Looking forward to seeing/hearing how the music has been used on the soundtrack.

[Guest James Trouble]

The folks who are slagging it before seeing it should, frankly, bore off, judge it after you've watched it.

Blue-water, Showcase - 18/10/2014 for me...

Edited September 13, 2014 by James Trouble

[Guest Byrney]

looks like the same old rubbish northern soul story line

From the trailer could you describe for us what the plot line is? I can't so not in a position to judge.

[Guest Byrney]

Big mob of us out at Derby Showcase Delux on the 18th. 

[manus]

The giving them a prod route does work. A couple of Cambridge girls wrote to the arts cinema, a few of us followed up with comments and it's now being shown, so well worth writing. 

 

Might try this Winnie as it's not scheduled for Brighton and I'm really looking forward to seeing it.  I'll get the DVD of course but it would be nice to see it on the big screen with other like minded folk and then have the craic afterwards

Edited September 13, 2014 by manus

[Ady Croasdell]

From the trailer it doesn't look massively different to Soulboy to me. Does it to you?

That's not a criticism.

I speak as someone who enjoyed Soulboy for what it was

People who have now seen both films in full . . . how would you compare them?

Soulboy was a big disappointment, this one isn't

[Diddy Morgan]

ive seen it , and i enjoyed it , i went to the casino  a 16 year kid in 78, till it ended and this film in parts made the hairs on the back  of my neck stand on end !!!.

a good good feeling  well done elaine

[Ian Dewhirst]

ive seen it , and i enjoyed it , i went to the casino  a 16 year kid in 78, till it ended and this film in parts made the hairs on the back  of my neck stand on end !!!.

a good good feeling  well done elaine

 

Exactly the same for me. It was pretty emotional. The Casino scenes are just incredible!

 

Ian D

[Diddy Morgan]

Soulboy was a big disappointment, this one isn't

absolutely

[Biggordy]

Strange that there's not a showing in Barnsley, a big Northern Soul town but there's showings in those NS hotbeds of Ambleside, Inverness and Shrewsbury (with all respect to any soulies that do live in those places).

[Quinvy]

Strange that there's not a showing in Barnsley, a big Northern Soul town but there's showings in those NS hotbeds of Ambleside, Inverness and Shrewsbury (with all respect to any soulies that do live in those places).

 

Like Ian said, get in touch with your local cinema and pester them to show it. That's what I'm going to do.

[Soul Shrews]

Strange that there's not a showing in Barnsley, a big Northern Soul town but there's showings in those NS hotbeds of Ambleside, Inverness and Shrewsbury (with all respect to any soulies that do live in those places).

Ahem !!!

 

Cheers Paul (from Shrewsbury)

[Len]

Just picking up that point about Saturday Night Fever Win. I am looking forward to this film and I appreciate all the hard work involved, making a film is something I've always wanted to do too but realise it's a massive enterprise in a cut-throat business. My 'only' gripe is the setting. Saturday Night Fever was a film made in the 70s and set in the 70s, it was of it's time. Maybe it wasn't quite as accurate in its portrayal of the New York disco scene of the time, but what was in the film was something that thousands of people were experiencing every weekend in the mid-70s and they could relate to it at that moment. As accurate as this film is it is only pure nostalgia, and to be honest not even my nostalgia as I came around '78.

 

Trying not to moan here and, as I say, well done everyone, but why the 70s... again?

 

I suppose in a way, it would have been nice if this film was made 20 years ago, but better late than never an' all that. I'm sure once it's a huge success they will make '2', then '3', covering the different decades properly - more to look forward to! (Thanks in advance Elaine).....Who do you recon would be the most suited actor to play Keb Darge in 'Northern Soul 2'? We could come up with a list of Actors to play certain Characters to 'help' Elaine (You're welcome)   

 

Len  

Edited September 14, 2014 by LEN

[Fishcake]

A lot of time ,effort and thought have gone into this film,i personally would not compare it with

Soul boy,its looks more authentic and true to the scene.

To make a film about the scene is a difficult undertaking,especially as many people have different

perspectives of it ,and so we should,thats what makes it special.

The soundtrack looks great,and i will look forward to seeing the film on big screen

and of course listening to the great tracks on surround sound.

Tony

[Soulfinger]

The Soundtrack arrived from Amazon today. I've enjoyed listening, as I knew I would, the interview with Elaine is excellent. The bit about the handclap in Duke Browner just nails what it's all about for me. But the highlight is Richard's interview. It's had the questions edited out so it's just him talking. Very interesting indeed. 

[Ian Dewhirst]

The Soundtrack arrived from Amazon today. I've enjoyed listening, as I knew I would, the interview with Elaine is excellent. The bit about the handclap in Duke Browner just nails what it's all about for me. But the highlight is Richard's interview. It's had the questions edited out so it's just him talking. Very interesting indeed. 

 

Wow. That's an early-doors delivery you got. And that editing on the Richard Searling interview actually took a further 2 grueling weeks but we think it made for a better visual experience rather that just a talking head. The Richard Searling interview is very much the cherry on the top of a particularly delicious cake I hope!

 

Ian D   

[Guest]

Look... it just looks like a shit film, end of story...I know people will be interested because it's Northern Soul, but even that, what a TERRIBLE name for a film, how about Punk - The Movie or Psychedelia - The Motion Picture - how stupid do they sound as film titles? Well 'Northern Soul The Movie sounds exactly the same.

.

Calm yourself down! It's not even called Northern soul the film!!! Lol! It's just called Northern soul.

[Guest Dave Turner]

I suppose in a way, it would have been nice if this film was made 20 years ago, but better late than never an' all that. I'm sure once it's a huge success they will make '2', then '3', covering the different decades properly - more to look forward to! (Thanks in advance Elaine).....Who do you recon would be the most suited actor to play Keb Darge in 'Northern Soul 2'? We could come up with a list of Actors to play certain Characters to 'help' Elaine (You're welcome)   

 

Len  

 

Been done Len, and very funny it was to

 

You're slipping, get with the program mate  

 

Oh, and post #65 is the funniest by far   

 

Edited September 14, 2014 by Dave Turner

[Len]

Been done Len, and very funny it was to

 

You're slipping, get with the program mate  

 

Oh, and post #65 is the funniest by far   

 

 

Ooops!  Thanks for that - How I missed that I do not know. Just flicked through it, and yes post 65 very good, as is post 46  

 

I shall go back to that thread in the week - Thanks again.

 

Len  

Edited September 14, 2014 by LEN

[Illusive]

 Just received a response to my enquiry from The Showroom Workstation Cinema in Sheffield to confirm that they will be screening Northern Soul and will be announcing their intentions soon as part of their Oct-Dec program. 

Good news for those of us in South Yorks.

Now form an orderly queue - behind me plz.

[dedji1955]

I have just booked online for the first night at Wigan Empire on Friday 17/10/14. Only half a dozen or so gone. Free upgrade to luxury wide seat - are they trying to tell me something?

Plenty of the locals are meeting in the nearby Red Robin pub prior to the film and the regular local Soul night at the Twisted Knee @ The Swinley on Wigan Lane is on afterwards to round off the evening

[Seano]

I've asked Banbury's Odeon (odeon.banbury@odeonuk.com) if they'll show it. No idea if they have the flexibility to do this but anyone from Banbury Soul Club and the general area may want to get it touch with them too.

[Johnlloyd]

Not sure if it's been posted already, but Bristol Showcase are taking bookings for a one off showing (at the moment) for Sat 18th Oct.

Just bought 6 tickets, getting excited now. Taking the wife and kids (kids? the oldest is 31). 

 

John