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Comments / Notes
little thing, but I'm pretty sure it was smiths ~singles~. I don't think he said it w/ too much of a sneer, just describing his customer base...
brian <houska@usc.edu>
- Mon, Apr 10, 2000 at 11:30:51 (PDT) | #1
TO BE MENTIONED IS THE IMPORTANT THING....
GOOD OR BAD HAS NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH IT.
FLESH RAMPAGE
- Mon, Apr 10, 2000 at 18:43:56 (PDT) | #2
If you read the stunningly brilliant book of the same name ( by Nick Hornby) there are numerous mentions of the Smiths, including one where the main character includes Last Night I Dreamt Somebody Loved Me as one of his favourite songs of all time, so it is unlikely that the mention in the film is derogatory. I haven't seen the film as it is not out yet over here, so I would be grateful for anyone's opinion on it. Also, is it set in England or America? Cheers!!!!
The Boy Least Likely To
Liverpool, England - Tue, Apr 11, 2000 at 05:04:35 (PDT) | #3
The film is set in Chicago, but even Nick Hornby has been quoted as saying that the movie stays true to the novel. He's ecstatic with the interpretation.I did see this movie and loved it. I never read the book, so I can't compare it, but John Cusack has never failed to impress. Check it out.
mikey <michael.j.dunn@db.com>
New Jersey - Tue, Apr 11, 2000 at 08:26:20 (PDT) | #4
The movie was great, as almost all John's movies. I did not read the book, but am tempted to go out and buy it now that I saw the movie.
Any mention of the Smiths's or Moz is always good to see. Maybe the masses will realize there is more to the world than the Backstreet Boys.
cleo
Toronto - Tue, Apr 11, 2000 at 08:48:03 (PDT) | #5
also nice to hear that belle and sebastian were mentioned in the film...
rachel <tishi3ite@aol.com>
florida - Tue, Apr 11, 2000 at 21:07:23 (PDT) | #6
such a little thing but the difference it made was grave.i saw it tonight and thought it had some poignant things to say. The fat guy's song about "rob's" ex-girlfriend's dad's death is quite funny. Also, the different scenerios played in Rob's head concerning how he'd like to react when Tim Robbin's character confronts him in Championship records...I prefer the third scenerio. I was counting on a smiths reference, since the scenery of the store seemed reminiscent of Pretty in Pink and that had a Smiths song and a smiths poster in the record store. Oh, too bad ducky didn't do a cameo. - b. bell
NEF HASKELL
california - Tue, Apr 11, 2000 at 23:11:33 (PDT) | #7
Thanks everyone ! The film sounds great and I can't wait until it comes out over here.
The Boy Least Likely To
Liverpool, England - Wed, Apr 12, 2000 at 04:07:06 (PDT) | #8
Actually, the comment refers to actual Smiths singles rather than to the "Singles" album. The line also appears in the novel, which was written before "Singles" came out in 1995.
Plain and Dull
- Wed, Apr 12, 2000 at 21:58:25 (PDT) | #9
what does deleted smiths alblums mean ? particularily "deleted"
Painting the old King <supported by a generous National>
62 Dulwich st. Brooklyn - Thu, Apr 13, 2000 at 17:07:29 (PDT) | #10
deleted means out of print. singles are released for short periods of time after which production stops. the movie is excellent. as good as the book, i thought, and that's quite rare [remember 'the beach'?]. it's also funnier, thanks to Jack Black [the fat guy]. and they do mention great bands...
andrea <agomez@thirsty.com>
- Sat, Apr 15, 2000 at 17:31:26 (PDT) | #11
What was so great about the comment about people frequenting the store for deleted Smiths singles (that's how the book words it, at least) is that it's so true. I'm sure many of us are Smiths record collectors - how many times have we walked into an independent record store, walked straight to the "Smiths" record rack, calmly flipped through the entire collection (most of which would include only used US/SIRE albums rather than UK/ROUGH TRADE albums, or just the entire Morrissey canon, how's that for cross-marketing), realized we had most if not all of it, and that they DON'T have the red-colored vinyl for "Some Girls..." or the German "Still Ill" or the "Hand in Glove 7-inch" (all of which are out of print, or deleted), so we just walked out... I'm sure that drives record store owners such as Rob Fleming batty, because as Smiths lovers, we are the ideal indie rock customers / music afficianados. I think the interesting point is that any book or movie that features personalities with thorough, comprehensive and impressive musical tastes such as Rob Fleming's will invariably include numerous mentions and references to the Smiths. It's testament to the incredible influence the Smiths have had on modern rock. Anyway, I'm off to see the movie, and I recommend the book to all.
Nitin <nitin_nayar@yahoo.com>
- Sun, Apr 16, 2000 at 17:27:53 (PDT) | #12
READ THE BOOK. I can't stress this enough; it's brilliant.
Lifeguard Posting <looper73@yahoo.com>
- Mon, Apr 17, 2000 at 09:21:05 (PDT) | #13
i read the book a couple years ago and was totally floored by it. i have to admit that i was slightly upset when i saw the previews for the movie, fearing that they wouldn't do the amazing book justice. i just saw the movie and felt that certain elements were out of place and a little awkward. regardless, nick hornby is a great contemporary writer... i read "about a boy" and found that to be slightly darker and more perverse in dealings with how middle aged men think. i have yet to find his other book "fever pitch" which i think is still out of print. anyone have it or know where i can check?
d.j. julia.factorial. <Uncouth215@aol.com>
in this dust that was a city. - Wed, Apr 19, 2000 at 10:02:30 (PDT) | #14
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