The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector + Live Q&A
Fascinating doco on the music icon and convicted killer + director Q&A live from London!
Past Event
Event Cinemas Bondi Junction
Wed 10th Feb, 2010
Rating
Fascinating doco on the music icon and convicted killer + director Q&A live from London!
- When:
Wed 10th Feb, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Where:
Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, NSW - Price:
$22 / $20 conc.
Popcorn Taxi proudly presents
an exclusive screening of the timely documentary
THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
OF PHIL SPECTOR
Plus join us for a candid Q&A with
director and interviewer
Vikram Jayanti
Live from London
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10 - 7PM SHARP!
Event Cinemas, Bondi Junction
In a career stretching back to his first hit in 1958, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Phil Spector has never given a substantial broadcast interview – until now.
Filmed in Spector's own home, literally his castle, before the piano he bought with John Lennon to play in the promotional film for Imagine, he discusses his relationship with music greats, from the girl groups of the Sixties through to The Beatles and Tina Turner.
He also talks about his troubled personal life, his sense of being hounded and the anger and rage which helped him develop his art, long before it was recognised as anything other than mere pop music.
"I think I've offered more to the American culture and music, or at least as much, than they and a lot of the people that have been given them... Mrs Bush and people like that." PHIL SPECTOR
Phil Spector transformed rock 'n' roll. He was the first music producer to become the star – giving us Be My Baby, You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Let It Be, All Things Must Pass, John Lennon's solo work and even The Ramones.
Through his songs he articulated teenage angst and soundtracked a generation. This documentary film dissects his songs, from the perspective of Spector's inner world, casting a spotlight on a unique creative process that is, for the first time, explained by its author.
Footage from his trial also provides a dramatic counterpoint to this unprecedented material; particularly as he's now serving a life sentence in jail for second-degree murder.
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector is produced by Anthony Wall, editor of the multi-award-winning BBC documentary series Arena, and is directed by Oscar-winning Vikram Jayanti.
Anthony Wall says: "We've always wanted to make a film about Phil Spector and we're delighted to have Vikram directing it. His hallmark is the exploration of genius, and he is exactly the right person for this film."
Vikram Jayanti adds: "It was a timely moment to make a film about one of the most important figures in popular music in the second half of the 20th century, as his trial threatens to eclipse a musical legacy."
Ah shit. Ben Gazzara, one of the great actors, has died at age 81, of pancreatic cancer. He worked extensively... http://t.co/ET9ZbKhl 52 mins ago
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