Souled Out The Film

[Mike]

putting this thread on a temp hold -15 mins or so

it is a thread about one of two films planned

when it reopens if do wish to discuss non-related stuff

then do suggest start a new thread

[Guest]

Since you name me in person, allow me the courtesy of a brief response. Yes I am unashamedly a soul collector, it's a pursuit I have enjoyed for many years. I have thoroughly enjoyed amassing as many good records as I could, and hearing as much authentic black music as I can (from all eras not just the 60s and early 70s). My pursuit for records and hearing new music has taken me to many places, but I have enjoyed almost every minute of it. I have also enjoyed sharing it via numerous tapes and CDs for friends, endless articles in magazines, radio shows every week for 4 years and numerous DJ sets - so hardly "denying the music" as you put it. In fact I have forgotten more about soul music than many of the so called 'big guns' that spout off or get wheeled out every time the words "northern" and "soul" are put together in the same sentance. I remain very passionate about it all too.

Yes but no-one could ever accuse you of being open minded, not having read your past comments, Steve.

[Mike]

as said this thread is about the film

if wish to start talking about anything else - then start up a new thread

Ian, welcome to soul source

do suggest you and anyone else who may not be up to speed

read the new forum house rules

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forum-house-rules

am re-opening now

lets keep this thread to the film

this thread will be tidied up when time allows

if wish to discuss anything else then start up a new thread

thanks

[Pete S]

Anyway, this film....

[Guest sarahleen]

Sorry I missed your question to me, perhaps I should have cancelled my trip to the far east to wait for it.

I have just returned to the uk now, so please ask again.

Also the film crew have started filming under a tight schedule. I would tell them to stop until you have finished moaning, but I feel you might never stop.

Taking the piss for fun is ok by me, but I do worry why you and some others have such a chip on your shoulder ?

as someone who has been dancing to northern soul for the last 30 years [me , natch}. id be interested to know your opinion

q. at wigan did you notice any changes in the style of dancing over the years or did it more or less stay the same

[Dave Thorley]

Anyway, this film....

Afternoon Pete, how's business (off tread I know)

[Pete S]

as someone who has been dancing to northern soul for the last 30 years [me , natch}. id be interested to know your opinion

q. at wigan did you notice any changes in the style of dancing over the years or did it more or less stay the same

Sorry, I don't mean to answer for Keb but by 1976 hardly anyone did acrobatic dancing except the people in the top right hand corner from Bolton - loads of people still did spins, but not much else. That was the main change. Also in 1976, the shuffling aka stomping dance was "invented", mainly for dancing to fast 70's records.

[Stevie T]

as someone who has been dancing to northern soul for the last 30 years [me , natch}. id be interested to know your opinion

q. at wigan did you notice any changes in the style of dancing over the years or did it more or less stay the same

Stayed the same for most , and still the same for most, but some of us got better

[Phild]

I'm a bit late to this thread but .....

It's a film. It apparently is set in 1974 with Northern Soul and Wigan Casino as a backdrop for the boy meets girl story.

Surely the only people who decide what music is used and in what context are the people who are being paid,to use their artistic discretion to determine what music / artists etc, by the people who have invested their MONEY in the project.

Let's not forget that films (just like the records we all love were) are in the main made to make money.

The fact is that we are in a time where someone with the required funds feels that Northern Soul has enough currency to make a viable project. I am sure it could just as easy be set against a Glam Rock background - mind you given Gary Glitter's current notoriety maybe not, as how could you make a movie with that background without featuring his music?

Anyway I digress. The point is, it's a movie. It's not real life, it's a movie. It's not a documentary, it's a movie.

Whether they use all original 60's & 70's tracks or not, it doesn't really matter. It's NOT a Northern Soul movie, it's a movie that uses NS as a backdop. Most people who see it won't even know what's original NS and what isn't.

And say they do use totally original tracks as a lot on here have advocated, then what? Will these only be acceptable if taken directly from original vinyl?

Someone (I forget who) said earlier it's all about the records. That is a whole other discussion that's been played out on here numerous times ad nauseam.

There's Northern Soul - which is about music with a particular beat (irrespective of recording format, era or colour of artists skin)

There's rare soul

and then there's record collecting

Sometimes they can get confused. And I think that's definiterly the case in some the posts on this topic.

As far as the movie goes. Go and see it (I will), don't go and see it. It's a movie, that's all.

Phil

[Guest Trevski]

I just don't like those CD's. Apart from the content of them which wasn't to my personal taste, I thought using the title Northern Soul 2007/8 was really a bit of a mis-description (if that's a word - it should be if it isn't) cos they didn't have anything to do with Northern Soul to my ears and didn't seem to be very representative in my opinion.

Now that makes me angry.

WHO ARE YOU to decide what qualifies as Northern Soul ????????

Get angry easily then doncha Ian, or is it because he doesn't like your product?

It's his Personal opinion, which he states quite clearly on several occasions, and to which he is entitled, just as you are entitled to yours. he can decide what qualifies as Northern Soul, because, like everyone else on this scene, we have the right to decide for ourselves what tunes we like and what tunes we don't. There are plenty of tunes I wouldn't class as Northern, but others do. That's what it's all about, personal choice. To say "WHO ARE YOU to decide what qualifies as Northern Soul???" Is arogant and imperious, IMHO.

Edited August 22, 2008 by Trevski

[Guest sarahleen]

Sorry, I don't mean to answer for Keb but by 1976 hardly anyone did acrobatic dancing except the people in the top right hand corner from Bolton - loads of people still did spins, but not much else. That was the main change. Also in 1976, the shuffling aka stomping dance was "invented", mainly for dancing to fast 70's records.

whilst i think keb is a great dancer,the question wasnt specifically directed at him anyway, if the film people could take 10 minutes from their busy schedues{yes we know} to read this thread,and the previuos one theyd see that its lively,passionate and often funny. i hardly recall any"moaning"at all .

the one thing everyone seems to have in common is that they want the setting for the film to be accurate.

thanks pete for answering my question

[Guest Salford soul boy]

Mossy Couldnt have put it better myself... maybe a few less explitives but the sentiment the same.

I was going to suggest that everyone who has posted a thread - or + on the film will watch it.

But there is no suggest about it. You all will out of curiosty, critical analysis or because you wont be able to help yourself.

Those of you who deny you will watch it are kidding no one.

As for the music its what was played in 74 apparentley, so whats all the beef about.?

[Guest sarahleen]

Mossy Couldnt have put it better myself... maybe a few less explitives but the sentiment the same.

I was going to suggest that everyone who has posted a thread - or + on the film will watch it.

But there is no suggest about it. You all will out of curiosty, critical analysis or because you wont be able to help yourself.

Those of you who deny you will watch it are kidding no one.

As for the music its what was played in 74 apparentley, so whats all the beef about.?

it seems to have turned into a clash of the titans mark. the whole world is a stage and we are the extras lol

[Guest Salford soul boy]

Gentlemen

Please can you take this outside.

Get angry easily then doncha Ian, or is it because he doesn't like your product?

It's his Personal opinion, which he states quite clearly on several occasions, and to which he is entitled, just as you are entitled to yours. he can decide what qualifies as Northern Soul, because, like everyone else on this scene, we have the right to decide for ourselves what tunes we like and what tunes we don't. There are plenty of tunes I wouldn't class as Northern, but others do. That's what it's all about, personal choice. To say "WHO ARE YOU to decide what qualifies as Northern Soul???" Is arogant and imperious, IMHO.

[Guest Salford soul boy]

Yar Luvvie, one agrees with one.

it seems to have turned into a clash of the titans mark. the whole world is a stage and we are the extras lol

[Stevie T]

Mossy Couldnt have put it better myself... maybe a few less explitives but the sentiment the same.

I was going to suggest that everyone who has posted a thread - or + on the film will watch it.

But there is no suggest about it. You all will out of curiosty, critical analysis or because you wont be able to help yourself.

Those of you who deny you will watch it are kidding no one.

As for the music its what was played in 74 apparentley, so whats all the beef about.?

Believe me we will all watch it...and love it simply because films with a northern soul connection

are few and far between. This is the same discussion that went on with Quadrophenia......we know

it was,nt a GS blah blah!!!!!.........i dont care ......more of the same please

[Guest john s]

I'm a bit late to this thread but .....

It's a film. It apparently is set in 1974 with Northern Soul and Wigan Casino as a backdrop for the boy meets girl story....

I am sure it could just as easy be set against a Glam Rock background

The film makers might have saved themselves a lot of grief that way!

[KevH]

Mark Who's left ??

Bicknell ??

I would be most amused if he's pulled yet another of his walking off in a fit tirades.

Lets just say that I am far far far far far from his biggest fan, and find his holier-than-thou attitude insufferable.

ffs .The clocks started ticking.

Maybe Mark comes across "holier than thou" to you,but sometimes its best to say nothing and keep opinions to yourself.S'pose eveyone is in the firing line now.

Went to the MECCA in its heyday,you've discovered some of the most important sounds,,,,,but,,,,your charisma needs tweaking Ian.(imho)

If this thread were a horse it would be shot.

[Guest sarahleen]

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Edited March 23, 2010 by becchio

[Guest Salford soul boy]

I have to agree with whoever Ian Levine is??

One mans Northern Soul is another mans southern shite.

I dont want anyone telling me what constitutes N/ soul. Ill thank you very much

Get angry easily then doncha Ian, or is it because he doesn't like your product?

It's his Personal opinion, which he states quite clearly on several occasions, and to which he is entitled, just as you are entitled to yours. he can decide what qualifies as Northern Soul, because, like everyone else on this scene, we have the right to decide for ourselves what tunes we like and what tunes we don't. There are plenty of tunes I wouldn't class as Northern, but others do. That's what it's all about, personal choice. To say "WHO ARE YOU to decide what qualifies as Northern Soul???" Is arogant and imperious, IMHO.

[Pete Eccles]

ffs .The clocks started ticking.

Maybe Mark comes across "holier than thou" to you,but sometimes its best to say nothing and keep opinions to yourself.S'pose eveyone is in the firing line now.

Went to the MECCA in its heyday,you've discovered some of the most important sounds,,,,,but,,,,your charisma needs tweaking Ian.(imho)

If this thread were a horse it would be shot.

Precisely

[Sutty]

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

[Guest Salford soul boy]

To right Salford representing at a bus stop in Dewsbury soon

"Come and bring your handbag if you think your hard enough"

im seriously considering challenging keb darge to a dance off,theres a bus in 10 minutes i could meet him in dewsbury bus station . iv got a bottle of pop and some wagon wheels ian levine could provide the music im sure we could all chip in for his day rover. fancy coming salford ?

[Guest Byrney]

I'm a bit late to this thread but .....

Whether they use all original 60's & 70's tracks or not, it doesn't really matter. It's NOT a Northern Soul movie, it's a movie that uses NS as a backdop. Most people who see it won't even know what's original NS and what isn't.

Of course it matters, surley some may ask themselves, on the scene or not "is this Amy Whinehouse coming out of the club's speakers?" It's 1974, she wasnt even born then .

Think back to Quadrophenia if you've seen it and the scene where Stings in the Brighton Club, if the Jam was coming out of the speakers playing Louie Louie instead of the Kingsmen it'd affect the continuity of the film breaking (in filmy type terms) the viewers suspension of disbelief.

My only issue with all of this is use original artists in the right context, vital IMO.

Edited August 22, 2008 by Byrney

[Guest Salford soul boy]

Damn Sutty your on a winner here. No chieftan but I do have a Scorpion not as big, but much faster and more manouverable.

Please can I be innit I am not paid up member of equity or a member of the soul poilce, will this matter?

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

[Guest sarahleen]

sutty and mark

im raotfpmsl

this thread is class, gotta be a book

[Ian Dewhirst]

I'm racking my brains wondering if there's a precedent for this type of film?

I seem to recall "Velvet Goldmine" was about the Glam Rock era and loosely based on David Bowie's career and, in fact, the title of one of his songs. However, Bowie didn't like the script and vetoed the use of any of his songs in the film. The film took a dive at the box office and make just $1.5 million on a budget of $9 million:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Goldmine

Also there was a film called "Shag" which covered the Beach Music scene which similarly bombed at the time but I never saw that, so I can't comment if I thought it was any good or not.

The best film I've seen about the music scene was Michael Winterbottom's "24 Hour Party People" which documented the rise and fall of Factory Records and the Hacienda. If "Souled Out" gets anywhere near that, I'll applaud it!

Ian D

[Ian Dewhirst]

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

Classic!

Ian D

[Pauldonnelly]

Q to those that have posted within this thread who are connected to the making of the film.

I am I correct in thinking that some great northern tracks from the Casino era will be covered by uk artists who also enjoy their 'soul' music.

If yes could you confirm if there will be a cd of the soundtrack so to speak?

[Guest sarahleen]

on a more serious note,life can be simple and i dont understand why the film chaps didnt just ask a simple question like

q.what are your memorys of wigan casino ?

[Guest Gavin Page]

I can't see for the tears

[Guest Nik Mak]

I'm a bit late to this thread but .....

It's a film. It apparently is set in 1974 with Northern Soul and Wigan Casino as a backdrop for the boy meets girl story.

Surely the only people who decide what music is used and in what context are the people who are being paid,to use their artistic discretion to determine what music / artists etc, by the people who have invested their MONEY in the project.

Let's not forget that films (just like the records we all love were) are in the main made to make money.

The fact is that we are in a time where someone with the required funds feels that Northern Soul has enough currency to make a viable project. I am sure it could just as easy be set against a Glam Rock background - mind you given Gary Glitter's current notoriety maybe not, as how could you make a movie with that background without featuring his music?

Anyway I digress. The point is, it's a movie. It's not real life, it's a movie. It's not a documentary, it's a movie.

Whether they use all original 60's & 70's tracks or not, it doesn't really matter. It's NOT a Northern Soul movie, it's a movie that uses NS as a backdop. Most people who see it won't even know what's original NS and what isn't.

And say they do use totally original tracks as a lot on here have advocated, then what? Will these only be acceptable if taken directly from original vinyl?

Someone (I forget who) said earlier it's all about the records. That is a whole other discussion that's been played out on here numerous times ad nauseam.

There's Northern Soul - which is about music with a particular beat (irrespective of recording format, era or colour of artists skin)

There's rare soul

and then there's record collecting

Sometimes they can get confused. And I think that's definiterly the case in some the posts on this topic.

As far as the movie goes. Go and see it (I will), don't go and see it. It's a movie, that's all.

Phil

Sorry but this is where the confusion is. They have stated that this is a movie about a lad who discovers the Northern Soul scene in the 70's and falls in love with a girl whilst being in that scene. This is there explanation that they posted on northern-soul.com. When you question them about any part of the movie they then say it is a love story with Northern as a 'back drop' to the main theme. We all know it's Movie & not a documentory so can people stop repeating the same old statement. READ what they have said themselves and you will understand why this is so contraversial.

If you did a movie on elvis would you get Bono to sing the songs? NO. Footsie, Top of the pops, wigans chosen few......

[Jumpinjoan]

I'm racking my brains wondering if there's a precedent for this type of film?

I seem to recall "Velvet Goldmine" was about the Glam Rock era and loosely based on David Bowie's career and, in fact, the title of one of his songs. However, Bowie didn't like the script and vetoed the use of any of his songs in the film. The film took a dive at the box office and make just $1.5 million on a budget of $9 million:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Goldmine

Also there was a film called "Shag" which covered the Beach Music scene which similarly bombed at the time but I never saw that, so I can't comment if I thought it was any good or not.

The best film I've seen about the music scene was Michael Winterbottom's "24 Hour Party People" which documented the rise and fall of Factory Records and the Hacienda. If "Souled Out" gets anywhere near that, I'll applaud it!

Ian D

I can't comment as I've not seen any of the films you've mentioned, but I am curious about the last one - 24 Hour Party People.

The music?

Did they use cover versions in the film?

[paultp]

Now that makes me angry.

WHO ARE YOU to decide what qualifies as Northern Soul ????????

You seem to always be angry

If you would stop spitting venom for a moment and read the posts, you'll see that I voiced an opinion (or two) which I'm quite entitled to do to be honest. I think I've said "in my opinion" in every post I've made on this thread.

I'm not sure who decides what Northern Soul is as there are many different views. Maybe its you? Maybe its Russ Winstanley? Maybe its Butch? Maybe its KFC? Maybe its Beeks?

One of the reasons forums like this exist is to discuss that and other topics and heaven forbid that we all agree, that would be dull.

I know what I like when I hear it and so that's Northern Soul to me. Whatever is Northern Soul to you may differ from my view of it but I bet our views overlap somewhere.

Do you know what I think would be really good?

(Takes deep breath)

IMVHO it would be really good if you contributed to the discussions here instead of just blasting away at all around you. Please don't take that as an insult it isn't meant to be. I honestly think your views would be appreciated by most here despite what you think of the forum members in general.

Mods: Sorry if none of this is on-topic, I'll try and think of something in a minute or two.

[Edit] Just read Trevski's post (hat tipped again) sorry for repetition.

[Edit2] On-topic bit: I apologise for saying I hope the film projects fail, that really was a bit strong and wasn't what I meant, shouldn't wish failure on anyone. I meant that I would rather they didn't go ahead cos I can't see any good in it and I think it is a bit tacky, also the souled out one sounds crap from what the film makers have posted here. I hope they are as good as Quadraphenia and prove me completely wrong and that we celebrate them for the next 50 years and (cont on pg 94).

Edited August 22, 2008 by paultp

[Mike]

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[Sutty]

i think the clue is that they keep using the words 'back drop' when describing the northern content of the film, if you can understand that then you have your answer really

[Baz Atkinson]

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

I would fully endorse this project and living in the north east may be able to help witha chieftan tank,the local police used them very often at the peak of the north east ram raid fad!Cant help with Ann Diamond however think shes had enough mince pies for all of us to be honest! Gavin is usually busy on the media threads but he would make a top Kojack type,I would be very intersted in the A team getting into this film at some point perhaps blowing the pier up would be awesome,and please include some greek wrestlers those boys are always up for it.

BAZ A

[Guest sarahleen]

my memorys of wigan casino are precious to me and im damned if im gonna crawl under a stone and not express an opinion about this film TO ANYONE.

[Mike]

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

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[Guest sarahleen]

my memorys of wigan casino are precious to me and im damned if im gonna crawl under a stone and not express an opinion about this film TO ANYONE.

sorry mike that wasnt directed at you .

[SteveM]

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

[Reg]

I can't comment as I've not seen any of the films you've mentioned, but I am curious about the last one - 24 Hour Party People.

The music?

Did they use cover versions in the film?

No they didn't Joan. But they did have live scenes with actors pretending to sing. ALthough that was actually more of a biography of the Manchester music scene to be fair. I probably wouldn't have compared it to Souled Out.

Although I am with you Joan, got to be original artists for the Casino dancing scenes if its to be authentic

[Jumpinjoan]

i think the clue is that they keep using the words 'back drop' when describing the northern content of the film, if you can understand that then you have your answer really

Yet they say this here : https://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/...il/article.html

TALENT-SPOTTERS will be at the Kings Hall tonight on the hunt for extras to appear in a film. They are working on the film Souled Out, which will chart the rise of the Northern Soul scene in Stoke-on-Trent during the 1970s.

[Guest Trevski]

i think the clue is that they keep using the words 'back drop' when describing the northern content of the film, if you can understand that then you have your answer really

I get the 'back-drop' bit, but what about splits, handstands and spins?? Arn't they using them??

[Guest Simon]

Yet they say this here : https://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/...il/article.html

TALENT-SPOTTERS will be at the Kings Hall tonight on the hunt for extras to appear in a film. They are working on the film Souled Out, which will chart the rise of the Northern Soul scene in Stoke-on-Trent during the 1970s.

This bit makes me feel a bit Tom Dick.

Mr Roberts, who was one of the original DJs at Wigan Casino, said: "Northern Soul is bigger now than ever. It is the accepted face of music for over 35s. Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson have all helped to introduce Northern Soul to a new generation".

Simon

[Dave]

i'm looking at launching a film about an internet forum in 2008 discussing another film, the catch being nobody has seen the script to the second film.

The main theme would be around how it's not authentic to be showing people throwing paracetamol around a town hall foyer, with the action revolving around some kind of duel outside the overflowing toilets involving maybe swords or muskets, or if I can get enough people in military costume then two opposing teams - one with a nintendo wii and the other with a chieftan tank, to define the different era's.

I'll hum the background music during the love scenes, then Gavin Page comes on as Telly Savalas ('commando' style of course) in the tank and fires a huge cannon of fire against a black and white portable TV containing a picture of Ian Levine with a northern soul cd in his hand, as Ian is claiming it's responsible for the largest ever number of tesco club card points ever amassed since the power cuts. Winner gets to leave the internet forum in a hillman imp and obviously the Javells would be mentioned at some point, possibly in the opening credits or during a jostling door-entry scene featuring an old woman and a bloke that looks like an audience member from an old episode of 'wheeltappers and shunters', and the film crew would all need to be tw*ts and dress in clown pants.

Without giving away too much of the plot or contents, it's in a long-forgotten northern town. We're talking about huge groups of people throwing themselves around in a disused warehouse to the latest Duffy album, the main couple snogging at a bus stop whilst several Michael Jackson look-a-likes with one white glove on each moonwalk in unison in the background across a zebra crossing, plus the reformation of the black and white minstrels for authenticity of the good old days - or possibly even 'the good old days' series itself being revived for the scene on the pier, where the main villian of the film rides off the end into the sea on a raleigh chopper, subtly expressing his disgust in the crass commercialisation of allowing Anne Diamond into the venue once for a mini-nighter.

In the closing credits, a huge fire starts and we're left with the lovers standing in a council car park eating a meat pie. i'm convinced this is a goer if anyone has access to a chieftan tank?

I would fully endorse this project and living in the north east may be able to help witha chieftan tank,the local police used them very often at the peak of the north east ram raid fad!Cant help with Ann Diamond however think shes had enough mince pies for all of us to be honest! Gavin is usually busy on the media threads but he would make a top Kojack type,I would be very intersted in the A team getting into this film at some point perhaps blowing the pier up would be awesome,and please include some greek wrestlers those boys are always up for it.

BAZ A

Can I make a suggestion for the parts of A Team? Kev H and his mates from Mansfield.. it's what they were born to do!

[Mike]

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reason as it says above

[SteveM]

This bit makes me feel a bit Tom Dick.

Mr Roberts, who was one of the original DJs at Wigan Casino, said: "Northern Soul is bigger now than ever. It is the accepted face of music for over 35s. Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson have all helped to introduce Northern Soul to a new generation".

Simon

Troll

[Jumpinjoan]

Troll

[Baz Atkinson]

Can I make a suggestion for the parts of A Team? Kev H and his mates from Mansfield.. it's what they were born to do!

yep them boys would fit in well ask them to get some gold bling also,if they need a van,they can knick the one the camera man is using at Kings hall and oh tell them to kidnap the costume desingner how dare he call himself Elvis after the mighty one!!!

BAZ A