Almost famous

[DjBryan]

I know this movie has been out for a while, Im a newer member, but this film is amazing. It captures a time I grew perfectly. I miss those times!

[davenav]

Agreed.

[MikePh]

Bryan,

I'm a big fan also.

If you don't have it already, there's a slightly longer DVD version with bonus footage edited into the theatrical version.

I remember Cameron Crowe doing interviews while promoting the film. He brought one of those little cassette holding briefcases and was showing the interviewer all of his "mixed tapes" that he made as a kid in the 70's.

Like him, I remember where I was and what I was going through when I made my tapes...

An interesting time indeed.

[Drawer L]

Anybody know if the "Bootleg Cut" DVD is OOP?-Haven't seen one around here for awhile.

[Drifter]

Bryan,

I'm a big fan also.

If you don't have it already, there's a slightly longer DVD version with bonus footage edited into the theatrical version.
It also has a Director's commentary with Crowe and his real mom, the cut "Stairway To Heaven" sequence which Led Zep wouldn't allow them to use the song for and a bonus cd of Stillwater music.

[Drifter]

Anybody know if the "Bootleg Cut" DVD is OOP?-Haven't seen one around here for awhile.
Amazon still has it new.
Almost Famous Bootleg Cut (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005OM4Q/qid=1104453350/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-9245747-7133553?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846)

[macready]

One of my favorites. "Feel Flows" over the end credits was a very nice touch.

[Drawer L]

Thanks for the info!

[Squealy]

If you can, watch the long version. I think it's a better film. My main complaint about the movie was that I thought it felt a little sanitized -- the real 70s rock scene probably would have been a lot wilder -- but the extended version redressed that to some extent.

[Ryan]

Heh, when I saw the kid open up the box of LPs his sister left him and the first one was Pet Sounds, I knew this was my kind of film.

[MikePh]

Heh, when I saw the kid open up the box of LPs his sister left him and the first one was Pet Sounds, I knew this was my kind of film.

:edthumbs: Yes...And I was especially impressed that there were no obvious 1980's reissues in the bunch...Not a "Nice Price" sticker to be found!

[JonUrban]

I love that movie. It's a great scene when the kid leafs through the albums. That really gets me, as does the scene in the bus when they all start to sing "Tiny Dancer"!

[Doug Sclar]

I could especially relate to this film. I came of age in San Diego in the 70's and was heavily involved in the local music scene there. I did many live shows there and the same groupies were at just about every one of them. As a result I actually got to know some of them. Of course, they usually had little interest in me unless it was just to help get them in, as they were primarily interested in the stars. I'd often see them siting out at the load in just waiting for somebody to let them in. Sometimes they would sit out there all day long. But they almost always seemed to make it backstage by show time.

[musicfan37]

Excellent movie!!! It's one of my favorites.

[Oatsdad]

If you can, watch the long version. I think it's a better film. My main complaint about the movie was that I thought it felt a little sanitized -- the real 70s rock scene probably would have been a lot wilder -- but the extended version redressed that to some extent.

But it's not supposed to be a documentary - it's essentially Crowe's love letter to his youth. I'm sure the real scene WAS wilder, but that wasn't the point of the movie, and I don't think he wanted his theme to get lost in the debauchery.

For the record, I seem to be the only person who feels this way, but I prefer the theatrical cut. I think it's tighter and more coherent - the extended version includes some fun stuff but becomes redundant and indulgent. If anyone's curious, here's a link to my review: http://www.dvdmg.com/almostfamousbootlegcut.shtml

[Squealy]

But it's not supposed to be a documentary - it's essentially Crowe's love letter to his youth. I'm sure the real scene WAS wilder, but that wasn't the point of the movie, and I don't think he wanted his theme to get lost in the debauchery.

No, it's not a documentary, but as it was it felt a bit toothless to me. In the longer version it felt more real, without losing that romanticized quality.

[Gary]

I understand that Stillwater is based on actual bands that toured back in the '70's.

Is there a listing anywhere of which bands they were during each scene of the movie?

(Did I say that right? ;) )

[Gary]

If anyone's curious, here's a link to my review: http://www.dvdmg.com/almostfamousbootlegcut.shtml

Great detailed review! Thanks! :)

[crimsoncing]

" I understand that Stillwater is based on actual bands that toured back in the '70's.

Is there a listing anywhere of which bands they were during each scene of the movie?"


Stillwater was the ALLMAN BROTHERS.....

[LowRideDuh]

What's kinda interesting is , that there was a band named " Stillwater "

I have both of their lp's , Their first release was in 1977 , and was self - titled, the second release was in 1979 , this was titled " I Reserve The Right ".
IMHO , This band rocked !!

[Larry L]

[QUOTE=crimsoncing]"
Is there a listing anywhere of which bands they were during each scene of the movie?"

I think in the commentary for the DVD (directors cut) CC explains a few, the party at the kid's house was with Glenn Hughes, until Russell accuses William Miller of being a cop (Gregg Allman). "I am a golden god!" was Robert Plant. The almost-plane crash was with CC and some of Heart's crew (without the funny, revealing dialog). The sleeping DJ at the radio station was with Neil Young.

I think I'll have to watch it again tonight.

[Drawer L]

Heh, when I saw the kid open up the box of LPs his sister left him and the first one was Pet Sounds, I knew this was my kind of film.When I saw that,I had two thoughts:
1-HEY! Those are MY records!! :laugh:
2-OK,where's The Beatles???

[andy749]

When they were at the party in...was omaha, Topeka...anyway, it was supposed to be summer of '73...they were playing Deep Purple's BURN...it hadn't been released yet...anybody else notice that?
Another one...chicks sittin' around hotel pool...one said a member of Bad Co. was around...summer of '73,nobody knew of Bad Co. then.
Call it nitpickin', but little mistakes in films like that bug me sometimes.

[Drifter]

Also, Joni Mitchell's "Blue" album is in the stack of record's William's sister left for him even though the scene takes place 2 years before the album came out!

[teaser5]

I love the movie too. Also there's a wonderful two record vinyl soundtrack out that includes some memorabilia from the film. :righton:
Peace-
Norm