Love and Mercy - News and Reviews - First clip is out.

[sea of tunes]

Not a review, but a promotional thing: John Cusack is on today's Nerdist podcast talking about, among other things, Love & Mercy. I am just beginning to listen so I can't comment on it, but if you're interested, go to iTunes or wherever and have a listen.

(Sorry if this was posted elsewhere, but I didn't see an obvious place.)

Thanks for the head's up.  Cusack is one of my favorite actors of his/my generation.  Just beginning to listen to the Nerdist Podcast, hoping he talks about his work on THE THIN RED LINE.  I always like hearing stories about Terrence Malick.

Nerdist Podcast always hits it out of the park with their interview subjects (they did a killer interview with Joel Hodgson - MST3K host) a few years ago.

[sea of tunes]

I haven't read the IMDB comments, but do think the reference to Brian as "America's greatest songwriter" at the end of the TV advertisement for Love & Mercy is over the top, even for an advertisement. He's one of our greatest songwriters, but there are several other contenders, assuming it makes sense to rank songwriters at all, which it doesn't. (Besides which, he's also a performer and a producer.)

It probably is a bit over the top.  But it is just one reviewers opinion, after all.  Movie company is just using pull quotes.  I avoid most message boards, specifically for the type of bottom of the barrel sniping that occurs.  The thread on IMDB about this is a case study.

Meanwhile: an interview featuring Brian and Melinda:

http://www.salon.com/2015/06/03/inside_brian_wilsons_room_the_famed_beach_boy_opens_up_about_mental_illness_medication_manipulation_and_the_movie_about_his_life/

PS -- Moviefone now lists 318 theaters in the US. Supposedly another 130 to go.

Thanks for the head's up on the Salon interview.  My 'Reading list' in my browser is getting l-o-n-g. 

I checked Fandango this afternoon and found that two AMC theaters in Columbus will have the film.  There was another theater across the city (from me) that has it; one of the first IMAX theaters in Ohio I think.  Also, there's the independent theater I had mentioned previously.  I feel fortunate to have options on Friday and beyond. 

Certainly if once the film expands from its limited release, in week two, the options will open up for a good majority of people in the U.S.

[Larry Franz]

I haven't read the IMDB comments, but do think the reference to Brian as "America's greatest songwriter" at the end of the TV advertisement for Love & Mercy is over the top, even for an advertisement. He's one of our greatest songwriters, but there are several other contenders, assuming it makes sense to rank songwriters at all, which it doesn't. (Besides which, he's also a performer and a producer.)

It probably is a bit over the top.  But it is just one reviewers opinion, after all.  Movie company is just using pull quotes.  I avoid most message boards, specifically for the type of bottom of the barrel sniping that occurs.  The thread on IMDB about this is a case study.

Thanks for pointing out it was probably (?) some reviewer's opinion. I've only seen the ad a couple times and thought it was the advertising agency. In a print ad, it would have quotation marks and an attribution. I mean, Brian is my favorite songwriter, but hearing that opinion stated as fact was a little jarring.

Later edit:  I watched the Late Late Show tonight because Paul Dano was on (it wasn't a wise use of my time) and got to see the advertisement again. They do attribute that quote to a critic. If you had superhero vision, you might be able to see the critic's name.

[Emdeeh]

It looks like, at least in some areas, it's hitting more of the "art house" type of venues for this first week.

It's listed for the art house near me, date undetermined, so probably in a week or two. No listings so far for the mainstream screens around here. However, the art house is a good venue, with reasonable ticket prices and adult beverages available. I'm hoping the film will be showing during our huge annual music festival later this month. (Of course, Friday night of the festival will have a little competition from Brian himself at the Fabulous Fox in the ATL.)

Edit: The Athens, GA newspaper now lists June 19 for the opening date there, but doesn't say which theaters.

[Autotune]

I don't live in the US and it's uncertain at this point if I'll ever be able to see the movie in a theater unless I travel 8000 miles or so. It's a little funny to me that US fans are complaining that it doesn't show in their hometown or in their neighborhood. I say move your asses and go see it!!!!

[Larry Franz]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

[beatnickle]

 In case you guys don't know, Brian and Melinda will be on "The View" Friday to promote the movie.  ( I can't stand the View but of course will record it )
http://abc.go.com/shows/the-view/episode-guide/2015-06/05-friday-june-5-2015

[GoodVibrations33]

ABC news video with Brian & Melinda:  http://news.yahoo.com/video/brian-wilson-wife-melinda-open-063731783.html

[wilsonart1]

Thanks Beatnickle!

[Autotune]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

Alas, it isn't an exaggeration. I traveled that much to see a reunion show. With the film, it's different: eventually we all will see it one way or another.

[beatnickle]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

Alas, it isn't an exaggeration. I traveled that much to see a reunion show. With the film, it's different: eventually we all will see it one way or another.

 I am pissed. I can't find it showing anywhere in the vicinity of Greenville SC.  F**kING BULLSH*t

[Larry Franz]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

Alas, it isn't an exaggeration. I traveled that much to see a reunion show. With the film, it's different: eventually we all will see it one way or another.

 I am pissed. I can't find it showing anywhere in the vicinity of Greenville SC.  F**kING BULLSH*t

That's strange. It's playing in 4 theaters in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, but nowhere else in NC and nowhere at all in South Carolina. I didn't realize they were targeting specific areas like that. Maybe that's how these limited releases are ordinarily done. But it may be going in wider release soon, since they're doing so much publicity and the reviews are very good.

[sea of tunes]

John Cusack appeared on Good Morning America today..  video quality isn't the best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_13dTy4coig

[orange22]

If anyone has an extra ticket to the Landmark showing/interview in Los Angeles this upcoming Sunday the 7th please let me know. I'm good fun!
Email is orangejed22@yahoo.com. Thanks!

[beatnickle]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

Alas, it isn't an exaggeration. I traveled that much to see a reunion show. With the film, it's different: eventually we all will see it one way or another.

 I am pissed. I can't find it showing anywhere in the vicinity of Greenville SC.  F**kING BULLSH*t

That's strange. It's playing in 4 theaters in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, but nowhere else in NC and nowhere at all in South Carolina. I didn't realize they were targeting specific areas like that. Maybe that's how these limited releases are ordinarily done. But it may be going in wider release soon, since they're doing so much publicity and the reviews are very good.

   I moved to the Greenville area from Durham.  Greenville is a fairly hip community.

   I can't find any upcoming showtimes. I am impatient when it comes to certain things and this is one of them.

[Ed Roach]

'80s Icon John Cusack Explains What He Has in Common With '60s Icon Brian Wilson

http://www.laweekly.com/film/80s-icon-john-cusack-explains-what-he-has-in-common-with-60s-icon-brian-wilson-5643286


Love & Mercy Lets Us Hear the Voices Inside Brian Wilson's Head

http://www.laweekly.com/film/love-and-mercy-lets-us-hear-the-voices-inside-brian-wilsons-head-5643764

[NickandthePassions]

autotune -- I hope the 8000 miles is an exaggeration, but you've got a point. Even in its initial limited release on Friday, it should be easily accessible to a very high percentage of the US population. I live in a suburb and so far it will be showing in four theaters within 10 miles of my house. (Although I'd be willing to drive at least 11 miles to see it!)

Alas, it isn't an exaggeration. I traveled that much to see a reunion show. With the film, it's different: eventually we all will see it one way or another.

 I am pissed. I can't find it showing anywhere in the vicinity of Greenville SC.  F**kING BULLSH*t

That's strange. It's playing in 4 theaters in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, but nowhere else in NC and nowhere at all in South Carolina. I didn't realize they were targeting specific areas like that. Maybe that's how these limited releases are ordinarily done. But it may be going in wider release soon, since they're doing so much publicity and the reviews are very good.

   I moved to the Greenville area from Durham.  Greenville is a fairly hip community.

   I can't find any upcoming showtimes. I am impatient when it comes to certain things and this is one of them.

Going to watch the Durham showing tomorrow morning. I'm from Eastern NC, and I'm surprised Wilmington didn't have a showing!

[Summertime Blooz]

Impressively, Love & Mercy has risen from 80% to 88% this week on Rotten Tomatoes as the reviews roll in. Hopefully that momentum translates to a wider release. I look forward to seeing it Monday morning.

[Shady]

Holy crap, check out the pop charts on itunes, BB's music has gotten a massive increase in sales 

[Seaside Woman]

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[puni puni]

That probably deserves a thread of its own. No need to pollute this thread with sensationalist glimpses into these peoples' private lives. Still, lots of cool unseen photos in that link.

[Larry Franz]

NY Times review just came out. It got the "NYT Critics Pick" seal of approval.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/movies/review-love-mercy-gets-inside-brian-wilsons-head.html

They also have the director narrating a scene from the movie, something the Times often does:

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/05/movies/love-mercy-with-movie-trailer-bill-pohlad-narrates-a-scene.html

[puni puni]

New poster propped up on the Rotten Tomatoes page. Don't know what its context is. Looks terrific for what it is. I like it better than the illustration.

[Larry Franz]

Yeah, that's an excellent poster. Very classy and also gives people a preview of the movie.

But in "selected cinemas" (not theaters) on June 25? Wonder which country it's for.

[wantsomecorn]

Yeah, that's an excellent poster. Very classy and also gives people a preview of the movie.

But in "selected cinemas" (not theaters) on June 25? Wonder which country it's for.

Judging by the "check the classification" tag, Australia.