Larry Dubois's Comments

If you're interested, there is a movie from 1994 called "Backbeat" that is about the Beatles time in Hamburg. Its really a very good movie that was well acted and has an awesome soundtrack that focuses a lot less on the Lennon/McCartney songs and more on the actual songs they performed.

http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/title/title/tt0106339/
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
When I was in high school back in the late 70's, I became friends with a girl who too was a Beatles fan. She told me once about her dad was in the Army and stationed in Hamburg. Her dad told her that when he first arrived, one of the other guys kept talking about this rock and roll group that was playing at a nearby club. My friend's dad finally decided to go with his buddy one night to see them and told her it was absolutely amazing. He said these five guys were the best group he had ever heard and that their stage presence was overwhelming, especially the one guitar player who always acted wild. He always remembered their name and told friends back in the States about them and not to be surprised if they record a record of two...they were that good. He didn't say if he ever met or talked to them but because the club was kind of small, he never sat more than 10 feet from the stage. Always think of that story when I see old photos from that time period.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Great piece Eddie. Very thorough. The Beatles time in Hamburg has always fascinated me. They were so young and impressionable and of all cities to be left alone in, that probably wasn't the best. Then again I don't think they would have become The Beatles that they did had they not had that experience. As you said, it really brought them closer together.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Agree. But then he goes and directs a terrible movie like 1941. What a disaster that thing was (wink, wink to Eddie). Honestly, I don't know if Spielberg has directed a movie I haven't liked. One of his best was one of his first, "Duel". Very intense. Highly recommend it.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
I would include Jaws rather than E.T.. Don't get wrong, ET is an exceptional film but Jaws wasn't a movie per se back in 1975....it was an event. It frightened people so much that they literally would not go in the ocean to swim. The only other movie I've seen that had that effect on people was Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho when people were scared to shower.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Great article, Eddie!! Schindler's List is my favorite Steven Spielberg movie. It's so surreal. You feel you're right there and you can most definitely feel the fear and panic through the actors. I think the one actor who played his part to perfection was Ralph Fiennes. His portrayal of Amon Goeth was absolutely terrifying.

I watched Schindler's List about two weeks ago. It affects me so much that I can only watch it once, maybe twice a year. I always cry at the end when Schindler starts crying and apologizing for not "buying" more lives to save. Neeson does such a wonderful job. How he transcends Scindler from someone proud to be a member of the Nazi party to someone who shockingly discovers the truth and reality of the holocaust is outstanding.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Having only needed to catch one mouse in my life, I will say peanut butter worked excellent. Best part is you can buy the cheap brand plus what's left is usually just the right amount to spread on a Ritz!!
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
I could never understand why John, George and even Ringo went public with their critisisim of Paul's early work. I always attributed it pure 100% jealousy as Paul was always the most popular Beatle whom the girls all screamed for. Have to give Paul credit for forgiving all 3 and not retaliating. I always thought John's song "Jealous Guy" was an apology of sorts to Paul. How can you experience what the Beatles experienced and not love and respect each other eternally?
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
  1 reply
I can't imagine the Bond series being as successful as it has been had Sean Connery not started it off. I think the overwhelming consensus even to this day some 55 years later is that Connery is the best Bond.....James Bond!
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
For anyone interested, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is airing Horse Feathers this coming Tuesday morning (12/12) at 2:30 AM with the Marx Brothers film A Day At The Races immediately following at 4:00 AM.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
As much as I love Groucho, I think a Chico was a my favorite a Marx a brother. I mean a seriously...how can you not a laugh?

Baravelli: You sing-a high.
Connie: Yes, I have a falsetto voice.
Baravelli: That's-a funny; my last pupil she had-a false set-a teeth.
Abusive comment hidden. (Show it anyway.)
Login to comment.


Page 2 of 20     prev | next | last

Profile for Larry Dubois

  • Member Since 2012/08/04


Statistics

Comments

  • Threads Started 221
  • Replies Posted 65
  • Likes Received 241
  • Abuse Flags 0
X

This website uses cookies.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using this website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

I agree
 
Learn More