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My Morning Jacket => The Band => Topic started by: matthew on Jun 23, 2005, 05:29 AM

Title: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: matthew on Jun 23, 2005, 05:29 AM
http://www.elizabethtown.com/video/firstlook/InternetTrailer.mov

take a look-see.  we see the boys shaking hands with orlando bloom at the cemetary.  kind of surreal seeing them on film, especially with orlando bloom of all actors.

enjoy.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: matthew on Jun 23, 2005, 05:39 AM
damn.  wrote that wayyyyyy too soon.  there's a bunch of shots of the boys - jim playing guitar, a live show (from behind the band), pat and jim at the funeral, then a sweet-ass extended shot at the show (with water pummeling down as the band rocks).

cheers.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 06:21 AM
Wow. That's the longest "trailer" I've ever seen. I can't fucking wait. I love Cameron Crowe.

Is that a "free bird" flying through the room? Didn't we hear somewhere that they are playing that song in the movie?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 06:28 AM
Also, I don't see if on the main page. How did you know it was there?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: matthew on Jun 23, 2005, 06:30 AM
aintitcoolnews.com provided the link
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: whothrewthecake on Jun 23, 2005, 07:39 AM
holy shit! some really good scenes that i liked a lot, but the jacket on the big screen........damn!
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: EC on Jun 23, 2005, 08:08 AM
hee hee hee.  Is Patrick playing keyboards?

It's so fun that I was just there, and now I'll have a point of reference when I watch the movie.  I love that.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: aMillionDreams on Jun 23, 2005, 08:56 AM
wow. that looks great!  I wonder just how big Jim's part is.  I heard that Cameron Crowe made a special movie poster that says Elizabethtown starring JIM JAMES!! And it has Jim's picture real big on it.  I don't know if that poster will be released or if it's a one of a kind. Either way I think it's pretty cool that they are in a movie that's directed by such a great guy!  I can't wait to see it.  Didn't Cameron say that they were going to premiere it in Kentucky (either E-Town or da Ville)?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: sweatboard on Jun 23, 2005, 12:39 PM
I got emotional just watching the trailer.  That looks like a special movie.  Cameron Crowe is one cool motherfucker if I do say so myself.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 12:59 PM
Indeed. I need to get out my copy of "Almost Famous-The Bootleg Cut" or whatever it's called and watch it again. That's a damn fine movie.

Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: Chills on Jun 23, 2005, 01:04 PM
Great trailer! Here's why

1) cool song, what was it (70's Elton John?)
2) MMJ are in it, they rock
3) Loudon Wainwright is in there, he's great
4) The nature is beautiful
5) Kirsten Dunst is beautiful
6) We indeed have a free bird
7) If it's half as enjoyable as Almost Famous I'd already  be happy
8) MMJ are like rappers now, expanding their bizz into the movie industry. They need a clothing line too  :)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Jun 23, 2005, 01:15 PM
Quote) Kirsten Dunst is beautiful

I second that.  Completely.

Also, the trailer is awesome.  Can't wait to hear the words "who is that band?!"
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 01:26 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/olwiggum/patrick.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/olwiggum/JJrock01.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/olwiggum/JJatfuneralcopy.jpg)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 01:26 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/olwiggum/freebird.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/olwiggum/band01.jpg)

Here's a few shots from the trailer for those of you without broadband...

Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: whothrewthecake on Jun 23, 2005, 01:39 PM
ok, guys, i have watched this like 8 times and sent it to all my friends and almost cried.

i gots to see this movie.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: EC on Jun 23, 2005, 01:47 PM
It's all very exciting.  Maybe they'll wear their tuxedo shirts to the premiere.  ;)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: peanut butter puddin surprise on Jun 23, 2005, 01:56 PM
I foresee spandex pants.  PURPLE spandex pants, with orange leather jackets with fringe.  all wearing richard nixon masks.

and spacoli checkered Vans.  :D
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: corey on Jun 23, 2005, 02:00 PM
I just google the lyrics. It's "My Father's Gun" by Elton John.

Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: Chills on Jun 23, 2005, 02:02 PM
Thanks.
Loved "Tiny Dancer" in Almost Famous too
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: EC on Jun 23, 2005, 02:56 PM
QuoteI foresee spandex pants. ÊPURPLE spandex pants, with orange leather jackets with fringe. Êall wearing richard nixon masks.

and spacoli checkered Vans. Ê:D

I honestly don't know what I would do if I got to see that.  I think I would cheer my voice dry.  :)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: ChiefOKONO on Jun 23, 2005, 04:07 PM
wow, thanks for posting. that movie looks pretty good... i think he has another hit on his hands!!!
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: aMillionDreams on Jun 24, 2005, 06:24 AM
Quotewow, thanks for posting. that movie looks pretty good... i think he has another hit on his hands!!!

Word.  I think this might be their "big break" as they say.  Has anyone ever seen Singles (directed by Cameron Crowe)?  The members of Pearl Jam including Eddie Vedder acted in it and had some songs on the soundtrack.  At that point they were relatively unknown.  I wonder what ever happened to that band?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: ChiefOKONO on Jun 24, 2005, 09:54 AM
I heard they disappeared after their first album but i haven't heard anything lately!


Quote

Word.  I think this might be their "big break" as they say.  Has anyone ever seen Singles (directed by Cameron Crowe)?  The members of Pearl Jam including Eddie Vedder acted in it and had some songs on the soundtrack.  At that point they were relatively unknown.  I wonder what ever happened to that band?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: Chills on Jun 24, 2005, 01:45 PM
Quote

Word.  I think this might be their "big break" as they say.  Has anyone ever seen Singles (directed by Cameron Crowe)?  The members of Pearl Jam including Eddie Vedder acted in it and had some songs on the soundtrack.  At that point they were relatively unknown.  I wonder what ever happened to that band?

I don't buy the whole big break thing. I hope so, but to me the chances are slim. Like Mr. Jeff Teedy said "Every album I did people told me,'this is going to be your big break'.

They eventually got their break, but they needed a lot of press (hype) on YHF (it's a great album, don't get me wrong) and them being fired by Reprise first.

My guess is that the movie, new album will get some more people into them, but nothing in the like of a big break.
It could happen, but there are some many factors outside of the music involved. I predict a slow growing number fans with each album/tour. It would be funny if I was totally wrong on this one... we'll see

And yeah look at Pearl Jam, never heard anything about them again, what do you want with that band name  ;)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: CC on Jun 24, 2005, 05:03 PM
you can find another trailer at:

http://www.themoviebox.net/movies/2005/DEFGH/Elizabethtown/trailer.php
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: EC on Jun 24, 2005, 11:56 PM
October 15th?  I thought it was September.  hm.

Thanks for the link Rrrrrrriny.

(Does everyone know that it is not pronounced rye-knee, like I said in my head from day one?  It's like "tin", Riny.  With a little growl on the r.  :))

(You know, in case anyone else ever cares about phonetics like I do.)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: red_yeti on Jun 25, 2005, 11:37 AM
hey guys,

movie looks good, except that it looks a lot like Garden State.

crowe uses great music though, in the mtv trailer he uses Tom Petty's Learning to Fly and one of my all time favorites, Little Martha by the Allman Brothers...the music in this is gonna be great
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: RGleason on Jun 25, 2005, 02:10 PM
you cried watching a trailer? how?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: 40206 on Jun 25, 2005, 02:55 PM
Did anybody notice that Orlando Bloom is holding a Collector's Derby Glass?  Not that anyone outside of KY cares, but those glasses, even without the mint juleps are worth a pretty penny.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: marktwain on Jun 25, 2005, 09:24 PM
So... is there a Louisville premiere?  And how do I win tix?  This movie looks really good - and I would say that even if Jim, Patrick, and Tommy weren't in it.

I also noticed Orlando sporting an Ale-8-1 shirt!
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: EC on Jun 26, 2005, 12:26 AM
I was so excited to see your name up there, Mr. tundra!

That's all.  Carry on...

:)
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: aMillionDreams on Jun 26, 2005, 10:34 AM
Did you noticed the Ear-X-Tacy bumper sticker in the first trailer?  It takes up half of the screen in one shot.  Louisvillians are going to have a great time watching and rewatching this film trying to find all of local flavor!  I heard they used the Lebowski Fest poster from last year in the movie, too.
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: sweatboard on Jun 27, 2005, 07:57 PM
QuoteI heard they disappeared after their first album but i haven't heard anything lately!



Ouch!!!!  I love Pearl Jam, they worked damn hard to get out of the limelight.  They are still writting passionate and inteligent rock music but they quit doing videos and promotion because they were so sick with it all.  They can still sell out a venue when ever they want though, they have a very loyal and avid fanbase.  Did anyone notice the big Perl Jam poster in the Elizabethtown trailer?
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: aMillionDreams on Jun 27, 2005, 09:19 PM
I think that Pearl Jam and MMJ are similar in a lot of ways.  Singles was a movie directed by Cameron Crowe that thrust Pearl Jam into the limelight through a speaking role in the movie and inclusion on the soundtrack.  Pearl Jam goes on to help change the face of music returning it back to rock n roll and music that was meaningful.  I think Crowe is trying to do it all over again with MMJ and E-town.  I agree that with Sweatboard that Pearl Jam still has a very loyal following dispite their resistence to "sell out" and this is another way that they are similar to the jacket.  If these similarities continue, perhaps we can look forward to MMJ on the MTV awards rockin out with Neil Young.   ;D
Title: Re: elizabethtown - first look at the boys on film
Post by: sweatboard on Jun 27, 2005, 09:48 PM
I know that Eddie would absoulutly love MMJ.  I actually have two copies of Acoustic Citsuoca on vinyl because I bought one for the soul purpose of throwing it on stage at Eddie's feet when I went to see PJ in Asheville last year.  Eddie is a big fan of Vinyl records and I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not doing it.  I was close enough that it would have been no problem.  Damnit!!!!!  As for rocking out at the MTV awards, I would rather see them rocking out at the Grammys.  Apparently the band has three songs on the soundtrack and one of them we have never heard before and was written somewhat for the movie.  I hope this would qualify it for a possible Grammy nomination. ;D  I'm not excited at the prospect of pop culture status but any legitmate exposure to turn more people on is exciting.  In the end I would love to see MMJ grow the way Wilco did and not Pearl Jam.  I wouldn't wish Pearl Jam type exposure on any legitimate band and neither would Pearl Jam.  As a side note Pearl Jam was actually nominated for an award for a song they wrote for the Tim Burrton film "Big Fish" last year but it really didn't make any splash in the pond at all (I doubt anyone hear even remebers the song), but it really was cool for Pearl Jam fans.