It has been too long since we have had a Beatles thread and let me ask you one thing. What did you think of Across The Universe? I though it was very delightful.
What is your favorite Beatle cover? I'd have to say Joe Cockers Without a Little Help From My Friends which is possibly better than the original.
I enjoyed Across the Universe, and I own it on DVD, but I think it was overhyped. The visuals were great, and so were the covers of the songs, but the story really couldn't hold up on its own. It literally seemed like a ton of music videos haphazardly strung together. Granted, they were very good music videos.
There is no lingerie in space…
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I didn't think it was very well-done story wise, but it was quite fun to see in various altered states while it was still in theatres.
And I can't fault it because through that movie I discovered the Secret Machines, who are now my favorite post-2000 band.
For some reason, I hated "Across the Universe", mostly because I couldn't stand the covers. And yet, I saw "I'm Not There" and I thought the covers were great. Explain this to me, somebody?
i hated across the universe.and i don't think any true beatles fan would like that movie.
"you make a living by what you get,but you make a life by what you give" winston churchill
Nope, never wanted to see AtU based on the trailer. I've never seemed to enjoy films that have extrapolated music and themes by The Beatles in order to create a project not centered around the Beatles as a group. On the other hand, the 1968 animated film "Yellow Submarine" was enjoyable and acceptable by my standards. I saw the 1999 re-release in a theater packed with Beatles fans, what an experience!
Does anyone remember the slightly amusing but mostly forgettable "I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978)" directed by Robert Zemeckis, or "Birth of the Beatles (1979)" directed by Richard Marquand? I don't think they ever had a DVD release, have they?
A far as favorite Beatles cover...
The Mamas & The Papas - I Call Your Name
and
“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison
FanFiltration said:
Good choice, even though it sounds nothing like the original. :)
(Maybe that's why I love it)
Another great Beatles cover that I very much enjoy is...
“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison
Nanner Split said:
Explain this to me, somebody?
*Frink mode ON*
Explain the horrendous image in your signature.
*Frink mode OFF*
My favourite cover of any Beatles song EVER.