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

[wilsonart1]

Murray Wilson died on this date in 1973. 

[GoodVibrations33]

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

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

Here's the video from abcnews.com:  http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/john-cusack-takes-beach-boys-legend-love-mercy-31522172

[Autotune]

Murray Wilson died on this date in 1973. 

Coincidentially, so did Murry Wilson.

[wilsonart1]

So sorry autotune.  Thought the info was enough! 

[Larry Franz]

Yet another positive review ("Pick of the Week")

http://www.salon.com/2015/06/04/love_mercy_brian_wilsons_life_as_a_gorgeous_tragic_fable_of_pop_genius/

As this year proceeds, it might be easier to refer to this "Brian Wilson" without having to explain who he is. We (and people in the media) might eventually assume that people already know.

[Cyncie]

Yet another positive review ("Pick of the Week")

http://www.salon.com/2015/06/04/love_mercy_brian_wilsons_life_as_a_gorgeous_tragic_fable_of_pop_genius/

As this year proceeds, it might be easier to refer to this "Brian Wilson" without having to explain who he is. We (and people in the media) might eventually assume that people already know.

Maybe we can finally do a Google search without having to wade through 100 pictures of bearded ball players, too.

[The Cincinnati Kid]

The Roots just played Child is the Father of the Man.  That was pretty cool.   

[Komera]

This probably isn't the best place to link this, as it doesn't actually have anything to do with the movie, but it DOES at least mention Love & Mercy.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/john-cusack-slams-president-obama-hes-worse-than-bush/ar-BBkHCic

[Cyncie]

John Cusack on the Tonight Show tonight to promo Love and Mercy. Short and not the most fascinating clip, but it's cool to see it getting big press.

[adamghost]

We had a session with Teresa Cowles (Carole Kaye in the movie) today and when she got here she said she'd had NPR on in her car, and was quite taken aback to hear her own voice come out of the speakers in a clip from the film.  How cool is that?

[The Cincinnati Kid]

Elizabeth Banks was basically ignored on the Late Late Show...

[guitarfool2002]

A fantastic and respectful touch on the Tonight Show was how The Roots played John Cusack onto the show with "Child Is Father To The Man" complete with multiple overlapping vocals, it's no doubt the Fallon show still "gets it" regarding Brian and the music. Fallon also told Cusack about the appearance Brian made with Jeff Beck, and how when they did Danny Boy the whole room seemed to lift as the music played.

That's *exactly* the feeling I had a few weeks ago in Philly when Brian played and sang God Only Knows.

And for a TV house band - any house band - to play on a guest with "Child Is Father To The Man", we already know Questlove is a major fan especially of Pet Sounds and Smile, but this was an extra special touch. I'll also never forget the time Fallon gave a cold opening introduction on the show (no theme, no monologue) and cut straight to the Beach Boys singing In My Room during C50, that just isn't done on network TV. So kudos, again, for tonight's musical surprise and respect from Jimmy and Questlove and The Roots. They get it.

Great in many ways to see this kind of thing happen.

[puni puni]

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/being-brian-wilson-john-cusack-paul-dano-wilson-on-beach-boy-biopic-20150604?page=2

"Now, the Beverly Hills hotel meeting room is mostly empty, and the 72-year-old is playfully leading an impromptu doo-wop rendition of "Surf's Up" with the two actors who portray his story of triumph and shattering life struggles."

How the hell do you adapt Surf's Up into doo-wop?

[sea of tunes]

Beautiful homepage 'redesign' for June 5th.

http://www.brianwilson.com

I'll be seeing the film at 11 AM Eastern.

Love and mercy to you all.

[Nile]

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

All I know that in Croatia it starts on 18th and I´m so happy ´cause I thought that I wouldn´t be able to see it in a cinema!

[wilsonart1]

Today's the Day! Don't stay In Your Room.

[bluesno1fann]

Does anyone know when Love And Mercy will be released in Australian Cinemas?

[GoodVibrations33]

Does anyone know when Love And Mercy will be released in Australian Cinemas?

June 25th according to these:

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,18166.msg521270.html#msg521270

http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,18166.msg521268.html#msg521268

[buddhahat]

The Roots just played Child is the Father of the Man.  That was pretty cool.   

Sorry - clueless as haven't been following the thread closely. Do you mean Questlove of The Roots played CIFOTM? I know he's a smile fan. Covered it live, or played the BB track on a radio show or something?

[Joel Goldenberg]

Unfortunately, negative review in the National Post, a Canadian national newspaper.

http://news.nationalpost.com/arts/love-and-mercy-review-wouldnt-it-be-nice

[WonderfulLittlePad]

I think I'm going to wait till next weekend and see if it opens up in Baton Rouge then.  Don't feel like driving 3 hours to New Orleans and back to see it yet, but will next weekend if BR doesn't get it then.

[guitarfool2002]

The Roots just played Child is the Father of the Man.  That was pretty cool.   

Sorry - clueless as haven't been following the thread closely. Do you mean Questlove of The Roots played CIFOTM? I know he's a smile fan. Covered it live, or played the BB track on a radio show or something?

A few posts down the thread: 

A fantastic and respectful touch on the Tonight Show was how The Roots played John Cusack onto the show with "Child Is Father To The Man" complete with multiple overlapping vocals, it's no doubt the Fallon show still "gets it" regarding Brian and the music. Fallon also told Cusack about the appearance Brian made with Jeff Beck, and how when they did Danny Boy the whole room seemed to lift as the music played.

That's *exactly* the feeling I had a few weeks ago in Philly when Brian played and sang God Only Knows.

And for a TV house band - any house band - to play on a guest with "Child Is Father To The Man", we already know Questlove is a major fan especially of Pet Sounds and Smile, but this was an extra special touch. I'll also never forget the time Fallon gave a cold opening introduction on the show (no theme, no monologue) and cut straight to the Beach Boys singing In My Room during C50, that just isn't done on network TV. So kudos, again, for tonight's musical surprise and respect from Jimmy and Questlove and The Roots. They get it.

Great in many ways to see this kind of thing happen.

[guitarfool2002]

I have two theaters within 10-15 minutes from me showing the film, I must be in a good area or something.    Added bonus, I drove past the one theater location last night and they're having some kind of a carnival in a neighboring commercial complex, with rides, food, games, etc. And it's National Donut Day. What more could you want? 

[drbeachboy]

I have two theaters within 10-15 minutes from me showing the film, I must be in a good area or something.    Added bonus, I drove past the one theater location last night and they're having some kind of a carnival in a neighboring commercial complex, with rides, food, games, etc. And it's National Donut Day. What more could you want? 

If all goes well, the wife and I will be seeing it at the 4:30 showing at the Ritz in Voorhees. I feel my work day dragging already awaiting 3:00 pm to roll around.

[Paul J B]

Rotten Tomatoes has the critic score up to 88% favorable and the audience score up to 98% favorable. This is huge.

This is fantastic! The creators of this film could not have asked for more. I may not think the film is great myself (though I doubt it) but the bottom line is that the vast majority of critics, and more importantly, the audience themselves seem to really like it.

Great for the entire film crew and especially great for Brian!