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I USED TO BE NORMAL – A BOYBAND (2018): New Documentary About Boyband Fangirls…

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I Used To Be Normal - A Boyband Fangirl Story (2018)
I Used To Be Normal – A Boyband Fangirl Story (2018)

Directed by Jessica Leski, I Used To Be Normal – A Boyband Fangirl Story is a new documentary about four different women whose lives were dramatically changed by their love of a boyband – The Beatles, Take That, Backstreet Boys and One Direction.

Hopefully this documentary won’t make too many people think that fans of boybands are all obsessed in the same way the ladies in this documentary are.

Back in my boyband-loving days, I had posters on my walls and fantasised about marrying a certain boyband member. Overall, though, I think that if anyone would have had the power to turn me into a screaming, jumping, crying and fainting kind of fan, it would have probably been Michael Jackson. Though more for his musical magic than anything else. May he rest.

Which pop culture icons are you or were you screaming, jumping, crying and fainting kind of obsessed with?

I Used To Be Normal – A Boyband Fangirl Story Release Dates…

Happy Film Loving

G

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MY GENERATION (2017): New Trailer From Michael Caine, David Bailey, Joan Collins…

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My Generation (2017), Michael Caine
My Generation (2017), Michael Caine

Narrated by Michael Caine, My Generation is a new documentary about the cultural revolution that occurred in 1960s England.

Directed by David Batty; Joan Collins, Twiggy and David Bailey also star.

Caine is one of those actors whose particular brand of charisma sometimes makes me forget that I’m really glad I didn’t grow up in the 50s and 60s. Young Mr. Caine was just that cool.

I like this trailer, filled with images of an interesting time in history. It also reminds me that the struggle for representation is forever, as sad as that sounds and is.

My Generation Release Dates…

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G

Documentary

THE BEATLES – EIGHT DAYS A WEEK – THE TOURING YEARS: New Trailer For The Beatles Documentary…

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The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years (2016), George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years (2016), George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr

Ron Howard is the director of the brand new The Beatles documentary, The Beatles – Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years.

The film is comprised of found footage featuring music, interviews and stories about the band’s 250 concerts from 1963 to 1966.

I’ve never really listened to a Beatles record, on account of their seemingly slow rock style not being one of my favourite genres. However, they were undoubtedly a phenomenon. As such I’m a little bit curious.

I also recently re-watched and enjoyed Nowhere Boy (2009), the story of  John Lennon’s adolescence featuring a notable performance by Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

I’m looking forward to witnessing the madness of ‘Beatle mania’ and generally being a little more enlightened.

The Beatles – Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years Release Dates:  September 15th, 2016 (UK, GER, FR…); 2016, (US)…

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Biography, Drama, Music

NOWHERE BOY (2009): For The Story, Music & Performances…

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Nowhere Boy (2009), Aaron Taylor-Johnson
, Nowhere Boy (2009), Aaron Taylor-Johnson

By the end of Nowhere Boy, I found myself wondering why we don’t see Aaron Taylor-Johnson in more movies. His performance as John Lennon is really quite impressive.

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, Nowhere Boy tells the story of celebrated musician, activist and The Beatles co-founder John Lennon. We get to find out about the unconventional circumstances of his adolescent years, his relationship with key relatives and of course, the events that lead to the founding of The Beatles.

The movie appealed to me – not so much for the music of the mid 1950s era, even though that is a highlight. The big draw for me was my curiosity about the beginnings of Lennon and as a fan of great acting, I was drawn to the the key cast and their portrayals.

Nowhere Boy (2009), Ann-Marie Duff
Nowhere Boy (2009), Ann-Marie Duff

The performances by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristen Scott Thomas, Ann-Marie Duff, and David Threlfall (of the TV show Shameless – the original UK version) really stood out for me. I particularly loved the powerful, well-paced and perfectly choreographed confrontation scene towards the end. That moment took me back to my high school and college drama class days. A time when you know you’re witnessing something that just really works.

Watch it for all the reasons above; 1950s music, fashion, the story and performances you won’t forget any time soon.

Happy Film Loving,

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