The Music Press Report » Films/Documentaries

Documentary on the “Anti-Beatles”

editor — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:20:53 +0000

Monks: The Transatlantic Feedback chronicles the adventures of the Monks, a group that in 1965 were doing all they could to be un-Beatle-like. They did succeed, in that they weren’t even remotely famous. (thx BF)

Jerry Garcia Biopic

editor — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:45:09 +0000

A film is in the works about the life of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, based on Robert Greenfield’s book, “Dark Star.”

Grace Jones Documentary

editor — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:17:18 +0000

UK filmmaker Sophie Fiennes took on the daunting task of following Grace Jones around for at least the last 4 years to bring the world this, yet to be edited or titled, doc.

New Documentary: “The Original Soul Men: Sam and Dave”

editor — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:57:11 +0000

The Soul Duo Sam and Dave get the documentary treatment on DVD, December 9th. The doc includes 21 live performances and interviews.

Mick Jagger to Produce a Biopic

editor — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:04:04 +0000

Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger are teaming up to produce a biopic. There’s no word on whether the movie will focus on a music figure, but Jagger is said to be shopping for biographies to buy into right now.

Justice Documentary

editor — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:31:21 +0000

“A Cross the Universe” tracks the French band Justice on a trek across America as they perform, party and get arrested for going heeled into a restaurant.

Beatles DVD to Explore Lennon and McCartney’s Partnership

editor — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:03:23 +0000

“Composing The Beatles Songbook,” an unautorized documentary about the pair as songwriters, is set for a November 25th release.

New Movie to Explore the Life and Death of Chess Records

editor — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:42:38 +0000

Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright and Beyonce Knowles are set to star in “Cadillac Records,” a new movie about the ’50s R&B label, Chess Records.

Smashing Pumpkins Documentary to Be Released

editor — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:55:55 +0000

Filmed during the band’s 2007 tour, “If All Goes Wrong” will be shown in theaters for one day only, November 6th. It will see a DVD release a few days later on November 11th.

Examining the Music Biopic

editor — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:13:44 +0000

“In recent years, thanks in part to the wide success of the films ‘Ray’ and ‘Walk the Line,’ the music biopic has become the new hot ticket in Hollywood-the sure-fire road to an Oscar and one the best ways to rejuvenate or honor a music career.” (thx BF)

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