Taking Woodstock
Taking Woodstock, the Ang Lee movie filmed in Columbia County, opens August 28 (August marks the 40th anniversary of the event). Here's the trailer (with a short intro by Demetri Martin, who plays one of the leads):
(The trailer's available in much higher quality at Apple's site.)
This film is a comedy -- and we gotta say the phrase "a comedy from Ang Lee" didn't exactly light us up. But the early reviews have been generally positive -- if anything, reviewers seem to think it actually is funny.
From what we hear, a bunch of local people were extras in the film. It'll be fun to see if we recognize anyone.
Earlier on AOA: A peek at the Taking Woodstock shoot
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I had no idea that was being marketed as a comedy; it looks great. I was going to go be an extra but I bailed, which I of course now regret.
... said Summer on Jul 8, 2009 at 2:30 PM | link
so much woodstock stuff out there right now: the movie, a bunch of books, etc. the oral history is really comprehensive. this blog has some great stuff about it:
http://sunypress.blogspot.com/
... said My Small Self on Jul 8, 2009 at 3:08 PM | link
also should add that the woodstock oral history book is from local publisher suny press.
... said My Small Self on Jul 8, 2009 at 3:12 PM | link
There is another local connection as well.
The Chatham Film Club is holding two benefit screenings of the film on July 30th (at 6 PM and 8:30 PM) at the Crandall Theater in Chatham. Proceeds go to the Regional Food Bank and the Film Club.
Writer/Producer (and local resident) James Schamus, Director Ang Lee and Demetri Martin will also be attending a premier party in Chatham that night. Yes, there will be a red carpet.
http://www.thechathamfilmclub.com/
... said FAU on Jul 8, 2009 at 3:38 PM | link
There's a brand-new "movie tie-in" paperback edition of the book TAKING WOODSTOCK by Elliot Tiber with Tom Monte, and it's really a great summer read! Be sure to check it out at your local library or local bookstore. To learn more about it, go here:
http://www.squareonepublishers.com/titles_takingwoodstockMTI.html
... said Snedley on Jul 8, 2009 at 5:23 PM | link
I didn't realize it was a comedy... I don't know if I can watch that guy for two hours... hopefully he is more charming than on his show...
... said Mel on Jul 9, 2009 at 10:27 AM | link