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

[Misterlou]

2 Q&A's announced in Los Angeles so far:

6/6 7:15pm - Arclight Cinerama Dome (Hollywood) - w/Brian and Melinda Wilson, Actor Paul Dano, Director Bill Pohlad, and Producer Claire Rudnick Polstein
6/7 4:30pm - The Landmark (West LA) - w/Brian and Melinda Wilson, Director Bill Pohlad, and Producer Claire Rudnick Polstein

I'll be at 6/6 (refunded the ticket I had for 6/7)

I'm jealous. Please film and post on youtube.

[Bud Shaver]

A Q and A with Brian and John Cusack:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/71707

[GoodVibrations33]

Paul Dano on Jimmy Kimmel last night:

https://youtu.be/tSRocIDZ-QQ

https://youtu.be/2nADYUR8RBk


Full episode:  http://abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live/episode-guide/2015-06/02-allison-janney-paul-dano-vanya-shivashankar-and-gokul-venkatachalam-music-from-hiatus-kaiyote

[GoodVibrations33]

Brian and company from last night's premiere:

[Mooger Fooger]

This is definitely Brian's moment. I hope he really basks in the limelight.

Unfortunately, there's a twit over on the IMDB discussion forum who has taken huge offence to Brian being referred to as "America's Greatest Songwriter". They then listed a whole list of artists whom they percieved as being slapped in the face by such a description of Brian. Trouble is: most of the folk on that list have gone on record praising Brian's talen and in some cases agreeing with the "Greatest" title. Too funny watching this bad attituded idiot writhe and wriggle.

[Cam Mott]

Saw a television ad for the movie last night.

[HeyJude]

This is definitely Brian's moment. I hope he really basks in the limelight.

Unfortunately, there's a twit over on the IMDB discussion forum who has taken huge offence to Brian being referred to as "America's Greatest Songwriter". They then listed a whole list of artists whom they percieved as being slapped in the face by such a description of Brian. Trouble is: most of the folk on that list have gone on record praising Brian's talen and in some cases agreeing with the "Greatest" title. Too funny watching this bad attituded idiot writhe and wriggle.

You'd think a forum on the IMDB might be a little less troll-ish. But in the forums there I've read, the discourse is often at a "YouTube Comment Section" level. I wouldn't bother with it.

[WonderfulLittlePad]

Only one theater in New Orleans and none in Baton Rouge.  That is amazing considering the cast.  Hope it plays on more screens next weekend, but not holding out much hope.

[Cabinessenceking]

This is definitely Brian's moment. I hope he really basks in the limelight.

Unfortunately, there's a twit over on the IMDB discussion forum who has taken huge offence to Brian being referred to as "America's Greatest Songwriter". They then listed a whole list of artists whom they percieved as being slapped in the face by such a description of Brian. Trouble is: most of the folk on that list have gone on record praising Brian's talen and in some cases agreeing with the "Greatest" title. Too funny watching this bad attituded idiot writhe and wriggle.

You'd think a forum on the IMDB might be a little less troll-ish. But in the forums there I've read, the discourse is often at a "YouTube Comment Section" level. I wouldn't bother with it.

Precicely. Who gives a toss about what some nobody on the internet writes? (I see the irony in this, but seriously the vast majority of ordinary people don´t hang out on forums, whereas a large portion of imbeciles do)

[sea of tunes]

This is definitely Brian's moment. I hope he really basks in the limelight.

Unfortunately, there's a twit over on the IMDB discussion forum who has taken huge offence to Brian being referred to as "America's Greatest Songwriter". They then listed a whole list of artists whom they percieved as being slapped in the face by such a description of Brian. Trouble is: most of the folk on that list have gone on record praising Brian's talen and in some cases agreeing with the "Greatest" title. Too funny watching this bad attituded idiot writhe and wriggle.

You'd think a forum on the IMDB might be a little less troll-ish. But in the forums there I've read, the discourse is often at a "YouTube Comment Section" level. I wouldn't bother with it.

Yea, trolls gonna troll.  If they spent half the effort doing something productive...  (sigh)

[gxios]

My sister saw the film at a private screening in Florida last night.  She is a 50 year fan but not rabid enough to ever come here.  I expressed no interest in seeing this film having been burned horribly by other biopics in the past.  Her first impressions were these: It's a very "dark" film, lots of unhappiness portrayed; the two actors playing Brian are unconvincing but the great story makes it not matter; the Mike Love character is well played; the recording studio scenes are well done; Landy is portrayed as a monster.  She listened for comments by the other attendees after the show.  Verdict:  older people were more sympathetic/ younger people thought it was weird. That's it, I'm going......

[sea of tunes]

Peter Travers ✮ ✮ ✮ 1/2 star (out of 4) film review from Rolling Stone:

http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/love-mercy-20150603

Interview with Brian and John Cusack from rogerebert.com.

http://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/portraits-in-harmony-brian-wilson-and-john-cusack-on-love-and-mercy

[HeyJude]

Apologies if someone already mentioned this elsewhere, but in an interview published the other day (June 1), Bill Pohlad still seems to indicate they’re going to get a release out there of the Atticus Ross score. Here’s the pertinent part, followed by a link to the full interview:

Q: Please tell me you’re going to release a soundtrack of that score.

A: We are. We’re working on it now. Unfortunately, these things get complicated when you’ve got a lot of bits from different songs and different eras, but we’re working through it, and it should be out soon after the film.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/06/interview-director-bill-pohlad/

[Misterlou]

In a just published Consequence of Sound interview with Bill Pohlad, he was asked if he was going to release a soundtrack of the score from Love & Mercy, and he said "We are. We're working on it right now.... and it should be out soon after the film." This is the most definitive response I have heard so far about a soundtrack. I wonder if "soon after the film" means soon after it's released in theaters, or soon after the dvd/blu-ray release? Either way, this is great news!

Apologies if someone already mentioned this elsewhere, but in an interview published the other day (June 1), Bill Pohlad still seems to indicate they’re going to get a release out there of the Atticus Ross score. Here’s the pertinent part, followed by a link to the full interview:

Q: Please tell me you’re going to release a soundtrack of that score.

A: We are. We’re working on it now. Unfortunately, these things get complicated when you’ve got a lot of bits from different songs and different eras, but we’re working through it, and it should be out soon after the film.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/06/interview-director-bill-pohlad/

Apology accepted.    In all seriousness, I am way excited about this news. And we can trust the source, since it's coming from Pohlad himself.

[sea of tunes]

In a just published Consequence of Sound interview with Bill Pohlad, he was asked if he was going to release a soundtrack of the score from Love & Mercy, and he said "We are. We're working on it right now.... and it should be out soon after the film." This is the most definitive response I have heard so far about a soundtrack. I wonder if "soon after the film" means soon after it's released in theaters, or soon after the dvd/blu-ray release? Either way, this is great news!

Apologies if someone already mentioned this elsewhere, but in an interview published the other day (June 1), Bill Pohlad still seems to indicate they’re going to get a release out there of the Atticus Ross score. Here’s the pertinent part, followed by a link to the full interview:

Q: Please tell me you’re going to release a soundtrack of that score.

A: We are. We’re working on it now. Unfortunately, these things get complicated when you’ve got a lot of bits from different songs and different eras, but we’re working through it, and it should be out soon after the film.

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/06/interview-director-bill-pohlad/

Apology accepted.    In all seriousness, I am way excited about this news. And we can trust the source, since it's coming from Pohlad himself.

That was an exciting revelation.  I've been busy compiling a 'soundtrack' of sorts (not the score, of course) but just the individual songs used.  I'm a nerd, sue me.

Will love being able to purchase this score!!

[sea of tunes]

Love & Mercy Premiere red carpet (from Associated Press):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-lwgBWwInk

[The Cincinnati Kid]

So far I can only find it showing in one theater where I live.  I was expecting we would get a bigger release being the opening weekend. 

[GoodVibrations33]

Another video with some overlaps from other exclusive clips:  https://www.facebook.com/officialbrianwilson/videos/10153362564227241/

USA Today video of the LA premiere:  http://www.usatoday.com/videos/life/2015/06/03/28405351/

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Got my tickets, going Saturday! I can't wait... maybe it'll be enough to help me finish up my next musical endeavor!

[Shady]

Really bummed to hear people are having trouble finding a screening.

Let's hope it expands next week.

By the way, awesome review from peter travers, he's the only ood thing left with rolling Stone

[sea of tunes]

Another video with some overlaps from other exclusive clips:  https://www.facebook.com/officialbrianwilson/videos/10153362564227241/

Every time I see clips like this, each new nugget tops the last one. 

[GoodVibrations33]

Another video with some overlaps from other exclusive clips:  https://www.facebook.com/officialbrianwilson/videos/10153362564227241/

Every time I see clips like this, each new nugget tops the last one. 

Same here

[the captain]

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.)

[wilsonart1]

Will be watching the film in the garage of some guy named Mel.  Only a couple of bucks donation.  It's on a sheet in his garage.  How else could this country show off it's Greatest ARTIST!  Thanks Mel! God Only Knows what we'd be without you!  Have to bring my own chair.  Hope the sound is good, rumor has it this Wilson dude had some good listening.

[Larry Franz]

This is definitely Brian's moment. I hope he really basks in the limelight.

Unfortunately, there's a twit over on the IMDB discussion forum who has taken huge offence to Brian being referred to as "America's Greatest Songwriter". They then listed a whole list of artists whom they percieved as being slapped in the face by such a description of Brian. Trouble is: most of the folk on that list have gone on record praising Brian's talen and in some cases agreeing with the "Greatest" title. Too funny watching this bad attituded idiot writhe and wriggle.

You'd think a forum on the IMDB might be a little less troll-ish. But in the forums there I've read, the discourse is often at a "YouTube Comment Section" level. I wouldn't bother with it.

Yea, trolls gonna troll.  If they spent half the effort doing something productive...  (sigh)

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.)

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.