Relive the glory days of Beatlemania with this unique event! First, host Bill Brioux will unspool a treasure trove of memories in glorious 16mm, as he presents rare and long-unseen footage of the Fab Four in their prime. After a quick intermission, the love-in continues as we present the classic film A Hard Day's Night, which features 'those mop-top lads from Liverpool' on the cusp of superstardom. Both parts of the evening are included at regular admission price! (Member and Student/Senior discounts included.)
TV on Film: Beatlemania Programme (approx. 45 mins)
Braverman’s Condensed Cream of The Beatles (1975). A terrific film shown as part of a Geraldo Rivera special, this cleverly edited documentary touches on many highlights of their careers, including the Shea Stadium concerts.
All four original theatrical Feature Film Trailers for A Hard Day’s Night (1964), Help! (1965), Yellow Submarine (1968), and Let It Be (1970).
Hey Jude (1968). David Frost introduces The Beatles in a performance of their biggest-selling single. Shown in North America on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.
Plus a quick, one-minute theatrical trailer promoting a closed circuit screening of The Beatles first live concert in America (1964); a British Pathe newsreel from 1963 showing The Beatles performing in Manchester, England; and the Roger Ramjet cartoon: “Cockroaches”, which shows our hero battling a group of no-goods trying to cash in on the popularity of the Fab Four.
Intermission (15 mins.)
A Hard Day's Night (88 mins.)
60th Anniversary!
Meet the Beatles! Just one month after they exploded onto the U.S. scene with their Ed Sullivan Show appearance, John, Paul, George, and Ringo began working on a project that would bring their revolutionary talent to the big screen. This film, in which the bandmates play slapstick versions of themselves, captured the astonishing moment when they officially became the singular, irreverent idols of their generation and changed music forever. Directed with raucous, anything-goes verve by Richard Lester (The Knack . . . and How to Get It) and featuring a slew of iconic pop anthems—including the title track, “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “I Should Have Known Better,” and “If I Fell”—A Hard Day’s Night, which reconceived the movie musical and exerted an incalculable influence on the music video, is one of the most deliriously entertaining movies of all time.
Bill Brioux: bearded, left-handed typist
Now in its 16th year, Bill’s popular digital journal brioux.tv remains a trusted industry source for outspoken critical writing and breaking news.
He can be heard weekly on “brioux.tv: the podcast”, interviewing everyone from Dick Cavett and Anne Murray to Director X, Eric McCormack, Hamza Haq and Kristin Kreuk.
As founder of The TV on Film Project, Bill shares 16mm rarities from his collection of Canadian and American gems at various screenings.
As a senior member of the Television Critics Association of North America (TCA), he continues to build strong dialogue with leading newsmakers and influencers from around the world.