Fast Times At Ridgemont High is showing at UCLA’s Million Dollar Theater this Wednesday, March 28th as part of their Classic Film Series. Tickets are available over at their site. Just remember: No shirt, no shoes, no dice…
A Playlist Shortlist
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Cameron shares some of his favorite songs from his own films for the March issue of Shortlist magazine. Without further adieu…
Film: Fast Times At Ridgemont High
Track: “We Got The Beat” by The Go-Go’s
“It says many things about life, love, hormones and the power of a mighty groove.”
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Film: Say Anything…
Track: “Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns” by Mother Love Bone
“I also used it again in Singles. It’s like a recurring character.”
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Film: Singles
Track: “Drown” by Smashing Pumpkins
“Corgan’s reaction was, ‘Sh*t! That’s the one I wanted to keep for myself.’”
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Film: Jerry Maguire
Track: “The Horses” by Rickie Lee Jones
“This gets me feeling the emotion on Renée’s face.”
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Film: Vanilla Sky
Track: “Freur” by Doot Doot
“This had lived in so many of my mixes, it deserved to reach the big screen.”
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Film: Vanilla Sky
Track: “Nothing Song (aka njósnavélin) by Sigur Rós
“Found on a bootleg.”
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Film: Almost Famous
Track: “Cabin In The Air” by Nancy Wilson
“Never on an album, but I’m always asked for an MP3.”
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Film: Elizabethtown
Track: “Come Pick Me Up” by Ryan Adams
“One of the best songs from the past 30 years.”
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Film: We Bought A Zoo
Track: “Go Do” (Remix) by jónsi
“jónsi is the Brian Wilson of his era, and this is proof.”
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Film: Vanilla Sky
Track: “Rez” by Underworld
“Every mix needs a song that says ‘keep driving’.”
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Zoo Arrives in the UK
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Benjamin Mee and Matt Damon
It’s a special day as We Bought A Zoo is released in the UK (along with Italy and Poland). It’s the culmination of the real Benjamin Mee’s journey to buy the Dartmoor Zoo, write a book and see it come full circle with the film. We will have an exclusive interview with Ben in the coming days, but please let us know what you think of the film.
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New Beverly Double Feature
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Say Anything… and Almost Famous will be the double feature at the legendary New Beverly Cinema on March 18th and 19th in Los Angeles. If you are able to attend, please let us know how it went!
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One on One with Matt Damon
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Sky Movies HD released this video interview where Matt and Cameron interview each other. Topics includes Matt’s seeing Say Anything… in college, Good Will Hunting and We Bought A Zoo.
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Zoo – More Behind the Scenes Pictures
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Rosemoor "Cruising Vessel"
As you might recall, I was lucky enough to visit the We Bought A Zoo set in early April, 2011. I shared some pictures and early thoughts back then, but thought you would enjoy a few more now (especially if you have seen the film). You’ll find pics of the set design, props (and even my wife, Sue, with Krystal, the capuchin monkey)! I’m an amateur photographer, so please be kind….
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Rediscover America
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From L to R (Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell & Dan Peek)
In this May, 1975 L.A. Times piece, Cameron profiles the break out success of America, the folk-pop trio known for the huge early 70’s radio hits such as “A Horse With No Name”, “Venture Highway”, “Tin Man” and “Sister Golden Hair”. They address their instant success, label and managerial woes and much more.
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Inquire Within: Vanilla Sky Blu-ray?
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Welcome to another edition of Inquire Within… Through your submissions, Cameron will answer your questions in his own words.
Tony S.: Just wondering if there are any plans for a Blu-ray edition of Vanilla Sky?
Cameron: Thanks for the question, Tony. The fact is that we’ve been hearing more and more about Vanilla Sky lately. On our recent travels for We Bought A Zoo, there were a lot of questions about the movie, and a lot of passionate fans who wanted to discuss it. It’s fueled our desire here at Vinyl Films to start planning the Blu-ray, with a new commentary track, the original ending included, and a lot more Kurt Russell, Michael Shannon, and Tilda Swinton among other elements. I think ultimately it will come down to Paramount hearing from the fans, so feel free to write ’em and tell ’em you’re interested. It feels like the time has come back around for the movie, which was certainly polarizing in the day, coming as it did right after 9/11… but has now settled into its own psychedelic groove. Certainly would be a joy for all of us to dive back in and pull out some of the rarities that were such a big part of the early cuts of “V Sky.” Tech support!!
CC, TC and PC
- Please send in your questions for Cameron and maybe yours will be part of a future installment of Inquire Within…
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