Martin Scorsese to direct a bio on Bob Dylan
05-22-03, 06:05 PM
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Remember Martin Scorsese's music documentary "The Last Waltz", here's whats next.....
"The Bob Dylan Anthology Project"
(05-20) 10:57 PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) --
How many roads must a man walk down before Martin Scorsese makes a movie about him?
The answer, my friend, is in the tentatively titled "Bob Dylan Anthology Project," a biography film about the iconic folk rocker directed by the "Gangs of New York" filmmaker.
The film, planned for release in 2005, will chronicle Dylan's 1963 breakthrough and the cultural and political influence of his music, Scorsese and his producing partners said Tuesday.
"I've admired and enjoyed his many musical transformations," Scorsese said in a statement. "For me, there is no other musical artist who weaves his influences so densely to create something so personal and unique."
In addition to playing in some theaters, the movie will also be broadcast on PBS in the United States and the BBC in the United Kingdom.
The documentary is in the tradition of "The Last Waltz," Scorsese's 1978 concert film about The Band, which also featured Dylan. The Dylan film is expected to feature live concert performances, studio recording sessions and a rare interview with the singer-songwriter.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has described Dylan, 62, as "the pre-eminent poet/lyricist and songwriter of his time" for composing such songs as "Like a Rolling Stone," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "All Along the Watchtower."
Dylan also acts and sings in the upcoming fictional drama "Masked and Anonymous," set to debut July 25.
Man, I sure can not wait for this. I'm a huge Bob Dylan junkie.
I had never seen the "Last Waltz" though but I was meaning to blind buy the DVD soon.
(05-20) 10:57 PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) --
How many roads must a man walk down before Martin Scorsese makes a movie about him?
The answer, my friend, is in the tentatively titled "Bob Dylan Anthology Project," a biography film about the iconic folk rocker directed by the "Gangs of New York" filmmaker.
The film, planned for release in 2005, will chronicle Dylan's 1963 breakthrough and the cultural and political influence of his music, Scorsese and his producing partners said Tuesday.
"I've admired and enjoyed his many musical transformations," Scorsese said in a statement. "For me, there is no other musical artist who weaves his influences so densely to create something so personal and unique."
In addition to playing in some theaters, the movie will also be broadcast on PBS in the United States and the BBC in the United Kingdom.
The documentary is in the tradition of "The Last Waltz," Scorsese's 1978 concert film about The Band, which also featured Dylan. The Dylan film is expected to feature live concert performances, studio recording sessions and a rare interview with the singer-songwriter.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has described Dylan, 62, as "the pre-eminent poet/lyricist and songwriter of his time" for composing such songs as "Like a Rolling Stone," "Blowin' in the Wind," "Mr. Tambourine Man" and "All Along the Watchtower."
Dylan also acts and sings in the upcoming fictional drama "Masked and Anonymous," set to debut July 25.
Man, I sure can not wait for this. I'm a huge Bob Dylan junkie.
I had never seen the "Last Waltz" though but I was meaning to blind buy the DVD soon.
05-22-03, 06:45 PM
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Whoah Rocky, gotta let people live man. You're gonna wear yourself out defending Sly. 
My dad's a huge Dylan fan. While he likes Scorcese, he thinks he's a one trick pony. We'll see what he does here.
As for The Last Waltz, that's just a great film. I took my mom for Mother's Day last year for a showing on the big screen. She cried like three times. I enjoyed it quite a lot too, even if I was like, 3 when it was made.
My dad's a huge Dylan fan. While he likes Scorcese, he thinks he's a one trick pony. We'll see what he does here.
As for The Last Waltz, that's just a great film. I took my mom for Mother's Day last year for a showing on the big screen. She cried like three times.
I enjoyed it quite a lot too, even if I was like, 3 when it was made.
05-23-03, 07:01 AM
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The Last Waltz is incredible isn't it? It's just so amazing that Scorsese caught the whole singer/songwriter genre at it's peak. After The Last Waltz, none of artists were ever as popular as they were before or scores as many hits (except for perhaps Dylan, but he is eternal).
05-23-03, 08:45 AM
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My dad's a huge Dylan fan. While he likes Scorcese, he thinks he's a one trick pony.
My dad's a huge Dylan fan. While he likes Scorcese, he thinks he's a one trick pony.
05-23-03, 09:01 AM
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Don't ask me, ask my dad. I think it has something to do with Scorcese's penchant for tough guy movies. Don't misunderstand me, my dad likes Scorcese, he just doesn't think he's very diverse.
05-23-03, 04:12 PM
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It's just so amazing that Scorsese caught the whole singer/songwriter genre at it's peak.
It's just so amazing that Scorsese caught the whole singer/songwriter genre at it's peak.
Many of their carrers would continue, but they were all past their peak (which was probably 1967)
05-24-03, 01:43 PM
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If you go by record sales, market trends, and such, then maybe you could say they weren't at their peak. But does popularity and market saturation determine a musician's talent? If you're rather talking their maturity as musicians, and the particular peformances, I think one can say they were at their peak. I don't know, as I never went to any shows and so can't compare earlier performances with The Last Waltz, but I'm just saying, I don't think you can look at record sales and popularity to determine a musician's or a band's musical peak.
06-02-03, 10:29 AM
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Martin Scorsese to direct a bio on Bob Dylan
http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/ar...ent_id=1891506
Scorsese Plans Film About Bob Dylan
Director Martin Scorsese is working on a documentary film titled "Bob Dylan Anthology Project," a biography about the iconic folk rocker. The film, planned for release in 2005, will chronicle Dylan's 1963 breakthrough and the cultural and political influence of his music, Scorsese and his producing partners said.
In addition to a limited theatrical release, the movie will be broadcast on PBS in the U.S. and the BBC in the U.K. The documentary is said to be in the tradition of "The Last Waltz," Scorsese's 1978 concert film about the Band, which also featured an appearance by Dylan. The new film is expected to feature live concert performances, studio recording sessions, and a rare interview with the singer/songwriter.
"I've admired and enjoyed his many musical transformations," Scorsese said in a statement. "For me, there is no other musical artist who weaves his influences so densely to create something so personal and unique."
Dylan resumes his summer touring schedule July 25 in Kelseyville, Calif. The artist also acts and sings in the upcoming fictional drama "Masked and Anonymous," set to debut July 25 in U.S. theaters.
Scorsese Plans Film About Bob Dylan
Director Martin Scorsese is working on a documentary film titled "Bob Dylan Anthology Project," a biography about the iconic folk rocker. The film, planned for release in 2005, will chronicle Dylan's 1963 breakthrough and the cultural and political influence of his music, Scorsese and his producing partners said.
In addition to a limited theatrical release, the movie will be broadcast on PBS in the U.S. and the BBC in the U.K. The documentary is said to be in the tradition of "The Last Waltz," Scorsese's 1978 concert film about the Band, which also featured an appearance by Dylan. The new film is expected to feature live concert performances, studio recording sessions, and a rare interview with the singer/songwriter.
"I've admired and enjoyed his many musical transformations," Scorsese said in a statement. "For me, there is no other musical artist who weaves his influences so densely to create something so personal and unique."
Dylan resumes his summer touring schedule July 25 in Kelseyville, Calif. The artist also acts and sings in the upcoming fictional drama "Masked and Anonymous," set to debut July 25 in U.S. theaters.
06-02-03, 10:32 AM
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Personally, I didn't think Bob Dylan was all that interesting, but I suppose I'll learn something more about him - other than his controversial move from acoustic to electric in 1965
Also, who in the world could possibly play Dylan? Nobody in the world looks like him, other than his own children, but even they don't emcompass the incredible look this man/boy had in 1963.
Also, who in the world could possibly play Dylan? Nobody in the world looks like him, other than his own children, but even they don't emcompass the incredible look this man/boy had in 1963.
06-02-03, 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by Buttmunker
Personally, I didn't think Bob Dylan was all that interesting, but I suppose I'll learn something more about him - other than his controversial move from acoustic to electric in 1965
Also, who in the world could possibly play Dylan? Nobody in the world looks like him, other than his own children, but even they don't emcompass the incredible look this man/boy had in 1963.
Personally, I didn't think Bob Dylan was all that interesting, but I suppose I'll learn something more about him - other than his controversial move from acoustic to electric in 1965
Also, who in the world could possibly play Dylan? Nobody in the world looks like him, other than his own children, but even they don't emcompass the incredible look this man/boy had in 1963.
06-02-03, 12:52 PM
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