Podcast appearances and mentions of Albert Magnoli

Panthère 1987 by Cartier (1987) + Denise Matthews aka Vanity (1959-2016) + Vanity 6 (1982-83) and Apollonia 6 (1983-85) + Albert Magnoli's Purple Rain (1984) + John Frankenheimer's 54 Pick-Up (1986) with Glen and Psi of Rare Candy 3/4/25 S7E13 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

Jason Teasley, Chae Tate and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services: The Wiz/Purple Rain/DreamGirls Movie Review! First up is The Wiz (1978). Then we move on to Purple Rain (1984). Finally we review Dreamgirls (2006).The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical, the film reimagines the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African American cast. Dorothy, a 24-year-old teacher from Harlem, is magically transported to the urban-fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a robot called Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.The Wiz was theatrically released the following year on October 24, 1978, to critical and commercial failure. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many unfavorably comparing the film to its source material. Some critics criticized the casting of Ross as Dorothy, while others criticized the direction of Lumet, who was considered a poor choice for directing a musical. Despite its initial failure, critics have become more favorable in recent years, and it has become a cult classic among audiences, Ross's fanbase, Jackson's fanbase and Oz enthusiasts.Purple Rain is a 1984 American romantic rock musical drama film scored by and starring Prince in his acting debut. Developed to showcase his talents, it contains several concert sequences, featuring Prince and his band The Revolution. The film is directed by Albert Magnoli, who later became Prince's manager, from a screenplay by Magnoli and William Blinn. The cast also features Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III.It grossed $70.3 million worldwide, against its $7.2 million budget. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Publications and critics have regarded Purple Rain as one of the greatest musical films. In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Dreamgirls is a 2006 American musical drama film written and directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls is a film à clef, a work of fiction taking strong inspiration from the history of the Motown record label and its superstar act the Supremes. The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as "The Dreams" and their manipulative record executive.The film adaptation features an ensemble cast, starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles and Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose and Keith Robinson in supporting roles. In addition to the original compositions by composer Henry Krieger and lyricist Tom Eyen, four new songs, composed by Krieger with various lyricists, were added for the film. The film marks the acting debut of Hudson, a former American Idol contestant.Dreamgirls debuted in four special road show engagements starting on December 4, 2006, before its nationwide release on December 15, 2006. With a production budget of $80 million, Dreamgirls is one of the most expensive films to feature a predominant African-American starring cast in American film history. The film received positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised Condon's direction, the soundtrack, costume and production design, and performances of the cast, in particular Hudson and Murphy, and was also a commercial success, grossing $155.4 million worldwide.[4] At the 79th Academy Awards, the film received a leading eight nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress (for Hudson), and Best Sound Mixing. At the 64th Golden Globe Awards, it won three awards, including for the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy strike up the band and kick off the conversation with an insightful delve into the mind of Prince and the 40th anniversary celebration of his cinematic creation, Purple Rain (1984). In this special 40th anniversary episode, The Filmlosophers dive deep into the iconic Prince film and explore its enduring legacy, impact on popular culture, and -of course- its timeless music. From Prince's electrifying performances to the film's exploration of themes like young love, abuse, rebellion, and the pursuit of dreams, we'll discuss everything that makes Purple Rain a unique cinematic discussion piece of the '80s. So pull up a chair, take out your pens, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's episode of The Filmlosophers!

In this episode of the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we dive into a diverse lineup of films ranging from the provocative to the nostalgic. First up is Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, the notorious historical drama directed by Tinto Brass, starring Malcolm McDowell, Helen Mirren, and Peter O'Toole. This new cut offers a fresh perspective on the controversial classic. Next, we discuss Skincare, a 2024 crime thriller directed by Austin Peters and starring Elizabeth Banks and Nathan Fillion. This tense and stylish film brings a gripping narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We also review Jackpot!, a 2024 action comedy directed by Paul Feig. The film stars Awkwafina and John Cena in a wild tale of a former child star who wins a $3.6 billion lottery, only to find herself targeted by a host of dangerous adversaries in a futuristic California. Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise, is up next. Directed by Fede Álvarez, this 2024 sci-fi horror thriller brings us back to the terrifying world of xenomorphs with a new cast led by Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced. This film is set between the events of the original Alien and Aliens and promises to deliver the tension and horror fans have come to expect. Finally, we take a trip back to the '80s with a look at Purple Rain, the 1984 romantic rock musical drama starring Prince. Directed by Albert Magnoli, this film is a showcase of Prince's immense talent, blending music, drama, and romance into a cult classic that continues to resonate today. Don't forget to follow us on social media and support the podcast through our Patreon and TeePublic store. You can also check out Jeff's art and Sean's reviews through the links below. Social Media Links: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone's a Critic Podcast X (Twitter): @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us on Patreon TeePublic: Critics Pod Merch YouTube: Critics Pod Channel Jeff's Art: Jeff Lassiter Art Sean's Reviews: Sean at the Movies Tune in to hear our thoughts on these films and more!

Comedy month continues with a film that could be categorized as "pure action" film has a hard time being taken seriously, Tango & Cash (1989). Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli, and more, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as the stockbroker cum supercop Ray Tango and Kurt Russell as slobby supercop Gabriel Cash. Yes, they're an odd couple of cops who get sent up the river by crime boss Jack Palance. Chris and Lizzie of the What Went Wrong podcast join Mike to discuss the film while original screenwriter, Randy Feldman, and producer Peter MacDonald talk about the making of Tango & Cash.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

Comedy month continues with a film that could be categorized as "pure action" film has a hard time being taken seriously, Tango & Cash (1989). Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli, and more, the film stars Sylvester Stallone as the stockbroker cum supercop Ray Tango and Kurt Russell as slobby supercop Gabriel Cash. Yes, they're an odd couple of cops who get sent up the river by crime boss Jack Palance. Chris and Lizzie of the What Went Wrong podcast join Mike to discuss the film while original screenwriter, Randy Feldman, and producer Peter MacDonald talk about the making of Tango & Cash.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.

"I'd like to dedicate this to my father, Francis L. It's a song the girls in the band wrote, Lisa and Wendy." For this week's episode, we are celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 'Purple Rain' starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero and Morris Day. Directed by Albert Magnoli. Purple Rain - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087957/?ref_=rvi_tt Purple Rain - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/purple_rain Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musical Icons. The classic hero's journey. On this one, we have Albert Magnoli's iconic 1984 hit “Purple Rain,” starring the one and only Prince vs. Curtis Hanson's memorable 2002 film “8 Mile” starring the one and only Eminem. Which icon wins out? Let's find out! Aftershow: – The “Madame Web” blowback – Marvel post-Jonathan Majors […]

Forty years ago this summer, we saw the release of this seminal biopic/concert movie from first-time director Albert Magnoli.  It was the feature film debut of Prince who was a rising rock and pop phenomenon at the time and it featured wall-to-wall new songs from Prince and his band at the time, The Revolution.  Both the film and its soundtrack became instant phenomenons launching the late, great Prince Rogers Nelson into the stratosphere of all-time musical legends!  The story is only loosely based on his life and it focuses on the The Kid (Prince) who leads an aspiring rock band in Minneapolis and is struggling with both a brutal homelife (he lives with his abusive father played by Clarence Williams III) and just finding his voice as an artist.  Also co-starring are Apollonia Kotero as the woman he falls for and Morris Day as his chief musical rival.  Let's Go Crazy for a time When Doves Cry. ;) Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

In this episode of Drive-In Double Feature Podcast, hosts Nathan and Ryan team up with the charismatic duo of "Tango & Cash" (1989). Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and Albert Magnoli, the film stars Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell as rival police officers, Ray Tango and Gabe Cash, who find themselves framed for a crime they didn't commit. Nathan and Ryan discuss the film's explosive action sequences, humorous banter between Stallone and Russell, and the captivating chemistry that makes Tango and Cash one of the most memorable buddy cop pairings of the 80s. They explore the film's blend of comedy, camaraderie, and adrenaline-pumping moments, solidifying its status as a beloved action classic. Join them as they hit the streets with "Tango & Cash" and take down the bad guys in style.

Joe, Kyle and Yumeiyo review the rock musical "Purple Rain" starring Prince. The film directed by Albert Magnoli also stars, Apollonia, Morris Day, Clarence Williams III and Jerome Benton. We rank the 9 songs from the Purple Rain album and the 4 additional tracks from the other bands featured in the movie. We delve deep into this bizarre masterpiece giving some of our favorite lines, performers and characters. Enjoy!

There was a time when studios would actually accept screenplay ideas from the general public and that's how producer Scott Schiend got his hands on a short story entitled “He Sees You When You're Sleeping,” which was written by a Harvard student named Paul Caimi. The story centered around a killer Santa Claus and the concept was interesting enough that Schiend decided to develop it into a film. Under the working title “Slayride,” numerous directors were targeted to lead the film including Sam Raimi, Albert Magnoli and Ken Kwapis but the studio was interested in working with television producer Charles Seller Jr., who had famously worked on the “Life and Times of Grizzly Adams” film and TV series. Principle photography started in March 1983 in Utah with the movie centering around a traumatized young boy who witnesses a killer in a Santa costume murder his family and years later he decides to take up the same mantle to punish all those who misbehaved before Christmas…In our special holiday episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we're going to find out if you've been naughty as we review the 1984 classic “Silent Night, Deadly Night."Music courtesy of Andrew Scott Bell

Let's go crazy...let's get nuts! Today is a special day for many reasons - but most importantly, a day that I honor the late great Prince Rogers Nelson every year by watching one of the greatest musical films of all time. Darling Nikki is gonna guide you...to the Purple Rain.Love y'all!Contact deets:https://linktr.ee/hereslookinpodcastemail - hereslookinpodcast@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hlayfpod/Twitter - https://twitter.com/film_nikki

Title: Born to Run Director: Albert Magnoli Producers: Bruce Binkow, Peter McAlevey Writers: Randall M. Badat, Frank Bitetto Stars: Richard Grieco, Jay Acovone, Shelli Lether Release year: 1993 SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, cinephiles and listeners! This episode's feature is a bit of an obscure flick starring Richard Grieco: the 1993 made-for-TV movie Born to Run! Continuing an analysis of action-packed 90s films this month and reviewing our annual car movie, we had a lot of fun with this one. Stay tuned for our two-part Anime Special next month, as we talk about Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and Princess Mononoke! Collateral Cinema is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and is on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Chill Lover Radio, and wherever else you get your podcasts! (Collateral Cinema is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat. All music and movie clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss motorcycles and Lake Minnetonka as they review Albert Magnoli's PURPLE RAIN. Andy knows the password and Stephanie has champagne glass opinions. Plus: we are in person now!

In this episode, Andy and Stephanie discuss motorcycles and Lake Minnetonka as they review Albert Magnoli's PURPLE RAIN. Andy knows the password and Stephanie has champagne glass opinions. Plus: we are in person now!

This week the group kicks off the holiday season with the theme of "these are a few of our favorite things" which are movies we will tune into any time they air on television and the first pick goes to Commando with the Sylvester Stalone and Kurt Russell buddy cop film, Tango & Cash.  A movie that was so powerful it required two directors to complete it, Andrei Konchalovsky and Albert Magnoli.  Also in the episode we welcome another member of the Porch family to the show, Fatty, who we learned was confused why Tom Hanks and his slobbering dog weren't in this.   

In Episode #142 sprechen Filmwissenschaftler Jan Erik Thomberg und Lucas Barwenczik über den umstrittenen amerikanischen Film- und Musik-Kritiker Armond White. Was treibt ihn an, nach welchen Kriterien bewertet er Filme, und was können wir von ihm lernen? Um seine Karriere abzubilden, geht es dabei um drei Filme und drei Texte: 1. "Purple Rain" von Albert Magnoli / "Places in the Art" von 1984, erschienen in "The Resistance: Ten Years of Pop Culture That Shook the World": https://archive.org/details/resistancetenyea00whit 2. "Die Passion Christi" von Mel Gibson / "The Year the Culture Broke"" von 2014, erschienen bei "National Review": https://www.nationalreview.com/2014/08/year-culture-broke-armond-white/ 3. "Dragged Across Concrete" von S. Craig Zahler / "Dragged Across Concrete: A Conservative Action Movie with Spiritual Depth" von 2019, erschienen bei "National Review" https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/03/dragged-across-concrete-conservative-action-movie/ Wir freuen uns sehr über jegliches Feedback via Mail, Kommentarfunktion oder Facebook und Twitter (@longtakede) und auch über jegliche andersartige Unterstützung, vielen Dank fürs Zuhören! An den Mikrofonen: Lucas B. (@Kinomensch) Jan Erik Thomberg Lucas Letterboxd-Profil: letterboxd.com/Kinomensch/ Jan Eriks Letterboxd-Profil: letterboxd.com/Jeth112/

On this week's episode, Lindsay is joined by the Cinema Drunkie himself Robb Antequera host of Action Drunkies, the up coming show The Wrath of Stath and co-host of House that Screams Podcast.  And today we are somersaulting our way through a Gold Medalist Mitch Gaylord Double Feature; with Albert Magnoli's American Anthem (1986) & Sergio Martino's American Rickshaw (1989).  This was such a fun Double Feature to record about, both completely different movies, trying to exploit the same element in wild and insane ways.     Listen to Action Drunkies Podcast Here Listen to House that Screams Here   Follow Action Drunkies on Twitter @actiondrunkies Follow Wrath of Stath on Twitter @WrathofStath Follow Robb on Twitter @thecinedrunkie   Follow Schlock and Awe on Twitter @schlockandawe1 Follow Schlock and Awe on Instagram @schlockandawe1/ Follow Lindsay on Twitter @readandgeek   Please Rate and Review Schlock and Awe Here   Original Music Composed and Performed by Anthony King  

This week, I was so pleased to welcome back the lovely, very funny, & terribly sweet Stephanie Crawford. A talented film writer and podcaster with an infectious love of cinema and physical media, you can check out Stephanie's work at her personal website House of a Reasonable Amount of Horrors.Teaming up to celebrate the new 4K release of Almost Famous, we study three key rock music movies that explore (and were made in) three different decades. In this affectionate, personal, yet analytical conversation, we discuss Tom Hanks' 1996 directorial debut That Thing You Do! (which was set in the '60s), Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous from 2000 (which took place in the early '70s), and the iconic Prince rock movie Purple Rain from director Albert Magnoli which was made in and represents the early 1980s.Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music ArchiveOriginally Posted on Patreon (on 7/16/21) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53776811

Welcome to Open Form, a new weekly film podcast hosted by award-winning writer Mychal Denzel Smith. Each week, a different author chooses a movie: a movie they love, a movie they hate, a movie they hate to love. Something nostalgic from their childhood. A brand-new obsession. Something they've been dying to talk about for ages and their friends are constantly annoyed by them bringing it up. In this episode, Mychal talks to Eula Biss about the 1984 film Purple Rain, starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, and Morris Day, and directed by Albert Magnoli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duane Tudahl has spent his career working on TV series, but also producing numerous documentaries and music videos.  He is a writer and researcher, who has contributed many articles for Uptown magazine – the key Prince fanzine – for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003.  In recent years he received praise for his books documenting Prince's studio sessions in the 1980s, which are extensive in their research and provide an in-depth insight into the period.Thank you to all of our listeners around the world who've been tuning in and downloading the show from Europe to the USA, South America, India and Australia, your support is much appreciate.And our thanks to Gavin Calder for the music on today's show, which features the original album mix of True Funk Soldier, from the album Deep Field, by Balveda. Go to the Bandcamp website to hear more.  Please keep clicking on subscribe, leave your reviews and spread the word, whether you're listening on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon music, Gaana or Jiosaavn.Chapters & themes- Did Prince have any regrets from the mid 80s period? 'Prince was a control freak - he was a decider...after Purple Rain who's going to tell you what to do?'- Duane discusses the We Are The World? recording and the aftermath of the Purple Rain tour.- Prince goes to the beach and Duane's favourite stories - 'the ones that humanise him in some way'.- We discuss Prince's legacy and the threat to his legacy from potential revisionist history in the future.- The questions Duane would most liked to have asked Prince.- Future projects - what's next for Duane?

In this special bonus episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1984, we’re talking about one final music-focused film, the Prince showcase Purple Rain. Directed and co-written by Albert Magnoli and starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III, Purple Rain won an Oscar for its music and helped launch one of Prince’s most successful albums. The post Purple Rain (1984 Bonus Episode – PATREON EXCLUSIVE) appeared first on Awesome Movie Year.

Reverend Kevin Doi is our guest this week to talk about Albert Magnoli’s 1984 film, Purple Rain. Kevin, who was a big Prince fan back in 1984, talks about his skepticism over Prince crossing over into film, how he originally discovered Prince’s music and how the film / soundtrack brought Prince to an audience he had previously not been able to reach. We discuss how the movie wouldn’t be able to be made today with so many non-actors in the film (Wendy, Lisa, Morris Day, Apolonia, etc), and how the film and it’s songs still hold up today.We also talk about seeing Prince live together in 2013 and our experience watching perhaps the most famous Prince cover band, Princess, fronted by comedian, Maya Rudolph.

Most casual Prince fans know Purple Rain was partially filmed at First Avenue. But did you know the title song is a live recording, taped at First Ave a few months before filming started? In this episode, we meet Prince and the Revolution at a benefit show for Minnesota Dance Theatre, where they debuted "Purple Rain" in support of dance and community. This is the fourth episode of The Current Rewind's "10 Pivotal Days at First Avenue" season. If you missed the first three episodes, catch up below. • April 3, 1970 (The day it all began)• Nov. 28-29, 1979 (The days that told the future)• Sept. 27, 1982 (Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Hüsker Dü) Transcript of The Current Rewind season 2, episode 4: "Aug. 3, 1983" ["Purple Rain" chords, but trembly and slowed-down. After several seconds, the music snaps into the original version, and we hear the lyrics, "I never meant to cause you any sorrow/ I never meant to cause you any pain."] Mark Wheat VO: After three episodes and 13 years of First Avenue's history, we've arrived at the song. The song that evokes an artist, a movie, and to some, a period of mourning: "Purple Rain." ["Purple rain, purple rain" fades into "Hive Sound" by Icetep] Mark Wheat VO: [over theme] I'm Mark Wheat. This is The Current Rewind, the show putting music's unsung stories on the map. For our second season, we're exploring the history of First Avenue, the downtown Minneapolis venue that has become one of the Twin Cities' – and the country's – greatest clubs. Most casual Prince fans know that scenes from the 1984 movie Purple Rain were filmed at First Avenue. The version of "Purple Rain" that you hear in the movie and the soundtrack was recorded live at First Avenue, but not at the same time the movie was filmed. Just a few months before the cameras rolled, Prince hadn't yet written the song. He first performed it on August 3, 1983 at First Avenue, during a benefit show for the Minnesota Dance Theatre. He had the show recorded, and when we listen to "Purple Rain" today, we're hearing him and the Revolution play it live for the very first time. In this episode, we'll explore the story of that song and that amazingly unique one-off performance, along with Prince's relationship to Minnesota Dance Theatre – a tale that captures Prince's ethos as a musician and a community member. So far this season, guest hosts have lent their voices to each episode of Rewind. But by this point, the coronavirus pandemic has complicated our production. So we here at The Current will step in to host a few episodes, including this one, which I was quite fond of from the beginning. It takes place when I had just moved to the United States, for good, in 1983. [rewind noise] Mark Wheat VO: The early 1980s were a transition moment in Minnesota music. Artists from two different local scenes were breaking out. On the indie rock side, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü were stirring up mosh pits all across the country. And Prince had just become a national star through the success of his fifth album, 1999. David Z: I mean, it was exciting, because Prince was our local star, and he had the beginning of success before this. I mean, he did do Dirty Mind. Mark Wheat VO: This is David Z, Prince's longtime producer – and brother of The Revolution drummer Bobby Z. David Z: So I mean, he wasn't a nobody, but he wasn't internationally famous at all. It was kind of a local thing, and we were all happy because we always wanted somebody from Minneapolis to make it. Mark Wheat VO: And before the world knew Prince's music – along with his slides, splits, spins and pelvic thrusts, he studied ballet with Minnesota Dance Theatre. [audio of a Minnesota Dance Theatre rehearsal] Mark Wheat VO: Renowned choreographer Loyce Houlton founded Minnesota Dance Theatre in 1962. They still teach classical and contemporary dance, and over the last 50 years, they've presented one of the best-attended performances of The Nutcracker in the country. In the '70s, the theater participated in Minneapolis Public Schools' Urban Arts Program, which Prince joined as a high school student. After Loyce's passing in 1995, her daughter Lise Houlton took over as artistic director. Lise Houlton: My mother and Wally Kennedy were developing this program in the Twin Cities for those us of who didn't fit in the traditional academic life. That's how my mother met Prince, through the urban arts program. And I think that she saw immediately that he had a special spark, that there was something – she used to talk about the combination of this insatiable appetite and this sadness that came together in some sort of combustion of energy, and I think because she had a similar quality that they had this common ground. Mark Wheat VO: You can catch the dance moves he mastered in Minnesota in some of his music videos. Lise Houlton: In the ballet world there's a step that's challenging and that we all have to do, and it's called an entrechat six, and it's where you do three beats in the air. You jump up, you do three beats and you land. Prince could do an entrechat six, and you learn that in a ballet class. That's not an instinctive move, because you do it with turnout, which is unnatural to the human body. He did tour en l'airs, where you jump in the air. Tour en l'airs. He did pirouettes with excellent placement, and that was combined with his jazz aesthetic and already his own personal grind. Mark Wheat VO: A few years after Prince graduated, Minnesota Dance Theatre needed financial help, and Loyce decided to get back in touch. As the Star Tribune reported at the time, she found out where Prince was staying in town and stood outside, waiting to ask if he could do a benefit show. Lise Houlton: But that was her style. If she believed in somebody, if she wanted to have a connection with an extraordinary talent, she did that sort of thing. That was her reputation as being a little bit crazy. But I think once again, that's where Prince and my mother saw their connection. Mark Wheat VO: Prince said yes, and First Avenue hosted the concert. Right after Prince played "Little Red Corvette," his biggest hit to date, Loyce Houlton took the mic to thank him for his support. It was guitarist Wendy Melvoin's first time on stage with Prince – and therefore, the first time the Revolution's classic line-up performed together, even though they weren't billed as such. Along with Prince and Wendy, there was drummer Bobby Z, bassist Brown Mark, keyboardists Lisa Coleman and Matt Fink, aka Dr. Fink. It was also the night Prince recorded "Baby I'm A Star," "I Would Die 4 U," and "Purple Rain" – right there at First Avenue, live. David Z: And you'll see that there's not very much added or changed to the original performance, especially with the song "Purple Rain." Mark Wheat VO: It was normal for Prince to have David record his performances, so no one expected anything unusual to happen. David Z: Nobody really knew there was a movie coming out. We just thought it was gonna be a live record, or whatever. Mark Wheat VO: And as Dr. Fink recalls, it wasn't the most comfortable environment. Matt Fink: We all knew it was a hot, muggy summer night and that First Avenue would be packed, and it would be very uncomfortable for older people to be standing in there. And we were right, 'cause we were all drenched with sweat within two minutes of taking the stage, because that's how hot it was in there. The air conditioning wasn't keeping up. It was back when people smoked cigarettes in clubs. So not only did you have [Dr. Fink laughs] all the heat and humidity and bodies and cigarette smoke, but it was just very difficult to be comfortable. Mark Wheat VO: According to First Avenue's records, about 1200 people bought tickets to the show. On an average night in 1983, a Mainroom show would run about five bucks, but tickets to this benefit were $25 – the equivalent of about $60 today. Including staff and an extensive guest list, about 1,500 people were in the club that night. First Avenue manager Steve McClellan was just trying not to overpack the place. Steve McClellan: I had to go and tell people, except for the really important VIP list, it's not good for you tonight. Because my goal was to keep my list under 100, Prince's was supposed to be under 100, Minnesota Dance Theatre was supposed to be under 100. That night that all went blowin' in the wind. The guest lists poured in, and that's why that night, everybody says, "Well, why didn't you watch the show?" I remember between having to get the numbers together – because I thought I would have to pay the Minnesota Dance Theatre that night, so I had to get all my costs together. Because it was a $25 ticket. We'd never done a $25 ticket before. And so I knew that the money was gonna be big. Mark Wheat VO: When we had Steve and veteran doorperson Richard Luka in for an interview, we asked Richard what he was up to that night. Richard Luka: I was at the back door, and I could see everything from behind. "Why isn't he playing anything familiar here? What the hell's this stuff?" And but then there also this people going in and out through the garage to this truck that was out there. Turns out they were recording everything. Nobody knew that there was gonna be a movie within a year or so of that. None of us knew. That's why when you come back to a night like that – well, you know, it had sort of a cultural impact further down the line. But when you're in those moments you don't know that. So it's like, "This jerk just wants to get inside right now." No. You're Prince's cousin. Aren't we all. No, you can't come in. And we're dealing with things on an interpersonal level like that, whereas up there they're doing this thing that's gonna be here, and then it's gonna go out all over the world later. Steve McClellan: I do remember hearing "When Doves Cry" the first time. There were certain times when I was able to stand and go, "Oh, pretty good." But, you know, life goes on. Mark Wheat VO: Maybe Steve and Richard didn't get to experience the full show, but Prince fan Heidi Vader couldn't tear herself away. Heidi Vader: It was so hot, so hot and so crowded. Mark Wheat VO: When the band played "Purple Rain," the crowd didn't know what to make of it. Heidi Vader: The song seemed to go on forever. So the audience was – you know – listening. They were paying attention, but nobody was freaking out and excited. And it was nothing like the movie, and nobody had all their costumes on, like in the movie. [Heidi laughs] Mark Wheat VO: According to Dr. Fink, Prince and his band had just started practicing "Purple Rain" a couple of weeks before the show. Matt Fink: Prince didn't write that one 'til the very end, which is more about like mid-to-late July of '83. He brought that song to the group. He hadn't finished the lyrics. He hadn't finished the melody. All he had was the chord structure and he came to us and said, "Ok, let's try this; let's just start jamming on this chord progression I've got for this song." And then we all coalesced into what you hear live. And even at that live show, he improvised his guitar solo somewhat. [about 10 seconds of the "Purple Rain" guitar solo] Matt Fink: He wasn't playing it exactly like he did it every time at rehearsal. Nor was I playing my piano parts exactly the same at rehearsal that evening. It just did what it did. Mark Wheat VO: Kevin Cole, a former First Avenue DJ who now hosts the afternoon show at KEXP in Seattle, remembers there being cameras that night. Kevin Cole: At that point in time, we were experimenting with filming sessions, or, filming performances at the club, that we would then give to the band. So there's footage floating around out there of that very first performance from a different perspective. [cheers from the live bootleg fade up] Kevin Cole: One of the cameras is to the left of the stage and above the stage, looking down, kinda right where Prince was playing from. And it's remarkable, but you're also seeing the audience. People are just stunned watching that song. Mark Wheat VO: In fact, the crowd was so quiet, David Z had to tweak the recording. David Z: When it came time for the movie, I cheated and put a crowd from the Minnesota Vikings in the audience track. Mark Wheat VO: Because technology at the time couldn't record wireless bass well, Prince added in some bass overdubs. Heidi remembers the song being long because it was. Prince cut five minutes and still ended up with a nine-minute song. David Z recorded the show in a truck from the New York-based Record Plant, which was considered the best in the industry at the time. Meanwhile, director Albert Magnoli was working with Prince on the early stages of a movie, which didn't have a name yet. He and Prince had gone through about a hundred songs that could go into the movie, but Magnoli felt they were still missing a piece. Al Magnoli: Interestingly enough, there was no "Purple Rain" in that 100 songs. Mark Wheat VO: During a recent trip to Minnesota, he elaborated in an interview with The Current host Jill Riley. Al Magnoli: So I went to him, after I lined up what I thought was the storyline and lined up the songs...and said, we're missing the song – that catalyst, in all of this journey – that song that releases you finally to become the person you should become. And he said, ok, I got another song to write. Mark Wheat VO: The director came to town to scout out locations for the movie and hear new songs from the band that night. When he heard "Purple Rain," he knew it was the one song he needed. Our producer Jackie Renzetti called him up and asked him why "Purple Rain" worked. Al Magnoli: Well, it had the right pacing and it had the right lyric content. It had the right soulfulness and emotion. And it wasn't like anything he had done before. To me, it was a unique sounding piece, and that's what I was looking for. He obviously knew he had that song when I said we didn't have the song. So he didn't immediately say, "Oh, I've got a song that would fit the bill." He didn't say that. He performed it, not realizing that I would approach and then say that could be the song. I said, "What's it called," and he says, "'Purple Rain,'" and then there's a pause, and he says, "Could we call the movie Purple Rain?" and I go, "Yes." Mark Wheat VO: By the end of the night, Prince had raised $23,000 for Minnesota Dance Theatre. That's the equivalent of about $60,000 today. Although Prince would go on to perform dozens of philanthropic acts – giving to music education and coding programs; buying houses for his band members; and paying medical bills for loved ones – few of them would be so public. David Z: He would give money to people without trying to use it as publicity. Nothing! And then he would do charity, but in his own way of the true meaning of charity, which is not get all these people recognizing you for it. He just did it and didn't want the recognition. He just wanted to do a good thing and pay it back. Mark Wheat VO: Our producer, Cecilia Johnson, asked The Current host and Prince expert Andrea Swensson to put his giving in perspective. Andrea Swensson: Prince was raised in a really pivotal time just in history, during the civil rights movement and during the political uprising that was happening in North Minneapolis in the 1960s. His mother was a social worker. He was also partly raised by Bernadette Anderson, who was a huge community figure. [She] worked at the YWCA and was just really admired as a leader. I mean, Prince's philanthropy goes back to the very beginning of his career. I remember his bandmates telling me stories of, even on their first couple of tours, they would squeeze in shows to play at community centers or play for the Deaf or do something out of their way to give back to the community. It was clearly something that Prince really valued. And that went all the way up until the end of his life, when he was funding projects like Yes We Code, and sending money to Baltimore, and honoring Freddie Gray in his music. He just had that spirit in him. I think it really goes back to coming up in North Minneapolis and being so involved in the community there and being raised by community leaders like Bernadette Anderson and like his mother, Mattie Shaw. It was just part of who he was. Cecilia Johnson:: So what else was going on in the early '80s when Prince was starting to have this huge rise, in terms of philanthropy or giving or like celebrity? Andrea Swensson: Yeah, well there's "We Are The World," which was a huge moment culturally, as all of these stars came together to record this song. There was Live Aid. U2 coming up – that was something that they really preached, and I think it just became part of the pop music culture, that in order to be, like, a good citizen, that if you were successful, that you should use some of your power and your money to give back. But also, Prince was very discreet about his generosity. He did not do it for his own name or reputation or personal brand. It was just something that he valued, and especially later on as he became more religious, explicitly, with converting to Jehovah's Witness, it was a huge part of his faith as well, that that was not something that you were supposed to advertise. That's not why you give. That's not why you give money or help people in the community. You do it because it's important and because you value it. Mark Wheat VO: We might not ever really know who all Prince helped. But we know he donated to a lot of programs centered on youth and community. At the Circle of Discipline in South Minneapolis, Sankara Frazier wrote a letter to Prince asking for funding to help keep his community boxing program going. Prince ended up making multiple contributions over the years. Our producer Jackie visited Circle of Discipline to ask how Sankara felt when he got the checks. Sankara Frazier: I wasn't surprised. I wasn't surprised. Prince helped a lot of people. He saw what we were doing, with all of the young people and our older people. We have – you know, the community comes in here. And he saw what we were doing, community-wise, we're putting a lot of people together, people that wouldn't be together, you know? This right here, the boxing, was something that they grew up around. He didn't box – as far as I know, he didn't didn't box – but they know the importance, and how it develops a lot of the youth into better people. Worthy cause. We're working with the community. Mark Wheat VO: Sankara was part of Prince's community from a young age. As kids, he lived with Prince and André Cymone, one of Prince's best friends and earliest bandmates. Speaking with Jackie, Sankara used the phrase "behind the scenes" to describe Prince as a community member. But although his actions may have been discreet, they were full of love for his cities. Sankara Frazier: Oh, Prince was, he was down for Minneapolis. He was down. All of the people that had opportunities and stuff that were with him, they got him here. You know, so he decided to put this on the map. That's why, you know, even making Purple Rain, he's putting Minnesota on the map. Yeah, I give him credit for that. Mark Wheat VO: To Lise, Prince's support of Minnesota Dance Theatre has been about more than just the money. Lise Houlton: He's continuing to have an impact on Minnesota Dance Theatre, because every time this subject is brought up, Minnesota Dance Theatre is right there in the story, and once again, for me, having been so surprised with this event that happened in the '80s when I was far away, to feel those repercussions still is such a gift. Mark Wheat VO: His legacy continues to inspire community work, especially among his longtime fans. Heidi Vader, who saw the August '83 show, told Cecilia that she sensed a vacuum in the fan community after Prince's death. She wanted to unite people behind something healing. So in 2017, she started a music education program called Purple Playground. Each summer, Purple Playground runs a two-week music camp where young students write their own music and record it. They also hear from guest speakers about Prince's legacy and what it's like to be a professional musician. [Purple Playground's song "Purple Playground" plays for several seconds] Heidi Vader: They write, like, five or eight songs, and then we record them. And we put them out, and they're on our website. And we ended up with these inspiring songs about supporting each other and loving yourself and believing in yourself, and all this stuff. That's what we were hoping but we didn't know it would happen – you know. They come in, these kids who – a couple of them knew each other, but a lot of them don't know each other. And then they're, immediately, like within an hour, they're like "Let's do this," back and forth, and yeah. So some of the songs will make you cry. ["Purple Rain" "twinkling" arpeggios and cymbal washes from the end of the song, with cheers from the audience. Prince tells the crowd, "We love you very, very much. Good night!" "Hive Sound" by Icetep fades up and plays under the credits.] Cecilia Johnson VO: And there you have it. Mark Wheat's final contribution to The Current and The Current Rewind. This episode of The Current Rewind was hosted by Mark Wheat. It was produced by me, Cecilia Johnson, and Jackie Renzetti. Marisa Morseth is our research assistant, and Jay Gabler is our editor. Our theme music is "Hive Sound" by Icetep. This episode was mixed by Johnny Vince Evans. Thanks to Brett Baldwin, Rick Carlson, Shelby Sachs, and David Safar for additional support. If you liked this episode, check out the series Prince: Official Podcast, which is produced by The Current and the Prince Estate. It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and beyond. We work really hard on all these music history podcasts, and if you'd like to give back or say thanks, we'd really appreciate reviews on Apple Podcasts or a donation via support.mpr.org. If you have any comments or stories you'd like to share directly with us, send them to rewind@thecurrent.org. The Current Rewind is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It is a production of Minnesota Public Radio's The Current. The Current Rewind goes to First Avenue

Pappy hosts Stevie, Mikey, Brett, and Korey(Kylo_Ren_Memes)in spoiling the Prince classic: Purple Rain! Purple Rain is a 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli, written by Magnoli and William Blinn, and produced by Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo and Steven Fargnoli. The film stars Prince in his acting debut playing The Kid, a character based in part on Prince himself. Purple Rain was developed to showcase Prince's talents, and the film contains several concert sequences.

Johnny Hallyday, Claude François et Michel Sardou seront (presque) parmi nous cette semaine dans notre émission ! Nous recevrons Cédric Clodic, Fabrice Blind et philippe Chaubet, qui incarnent leurs sosies quasi-parfaits dans « Fan Club », en tournée dans toute la France ! Nous en profiterons pour organiser une bataille épique de kitsch musical avec ces trois spécialiste, mais ausis de saluer la mémoire d’Eric Morena, une autre idole… Enfin dans notre videoKITSCH, mises en avant par Prince dans le film Purple Rain réalisé par Albert Magnoli. Ces chanteuses ont un charme incroyable , leurs chansons sont séduisantes et participent au succès de ce film La bande originale obtiendra l’Oscar de la musique originale en 1985. On largue les amarres toute cette semaine dans Kitsch et Net !

1984 was a great year for Prince fans. We got his classic album 'Purple Rain'. We also got a movie with the same title that uses a lot of those songs as inspiration and features a performance from the musician himself. Does the film work as a narrative or are the sequences of live performances the best part of it? We checked it out to find out! Got feedback? Send us an email at oldiebutagoodiepod@gmail.com Follow the show! Facebook: https://fb.me/oldiebutagoodiepod Omny: https://omny.fm/shows/oldie-but-a-goodie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfdXHxK_rIUsOEoFSx-hGA Songs from 1984 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39v1MbWf849XD8aau0yA52 Follow the hosts! Sandro Falce - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrofalce/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandrofalce - Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/SandroFalce/ Zach Adams - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach4dams/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 212: The Crew's giving each other Macho High Fives while discussing Tango & Cash. Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell have great chemistry together as two LA cops framed for murder. The film was a box-office hit; which was welcomed news to Warner Bros after a troubled production. Three different directors were hired and fired, and Stallone did uncredited rewrites on set. Despite the revolving door of creative talent, the film has a constant comedic tone. The Crew discusses... If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: themoviecrewe@gmail.com

Okay, this one is a little hard to explain: Gabe and Patrick are looking at films featuring rock, hip-hop, R&B, and reggae artists. Not concert movies or movies where a pop star plays someone else, but movies in which they essentially appear either as themselves or a slightly fictionalized version of themselves. Obvious examples include The Beatles in Richard Lester’s A Hard Day’s Night (1964) or Prince in Albert Magnoli’s Purple Rain (1984).   But we’re also not talking about those two very popular films – we’re talking about some slightly less popular titles with strong cult followings, including Bob Rafelson’s Head (1968), starring The Monkees, Perry Henzell’s The Harder They Come (1972), starring Jimmy Cliff, Allan Arkush’s Rock ‘n Roll High School (1979), starring The Ramones, and Reginald Hudlin’s House Party (1990), starring Kid ‘n Play. The fellas wrap things up with shorter discussions of Prince’s movies, Bob Spiers’ Spiceworld (1997), Tetsuro Takeuchi’s Wild Zero (1999), and a few others.   00:00 – Intro 07:07 – Head 31:21 – The Harder They Come 51:32 – Rock ‘n Roll High School 1:19:36 – House Party 1:45:09 – Wrap up

Gőzerővel robogunk bele a nyolcvanas évekbe, és vele a végnapjait élő musical műfajába. Hagyományos zenés-táncos-éneklős darabok már talán nem is készülnek, helyettük elkezdenek megjelenni a szupersztár zenészek önfényező alkotásai. Élükön rögtön ott van a legendásan hiú Prince mítoszteremtő filmje, a Purple Rain. Adásunkhoz vendéget is hívtunk, Veres Szilárd tért vissza közénk. Rögtön pletykákon csámcsogva kezdjük az adást, és kibeszéljük Prince és Michael Jackson szakmai rivalizálását, amely évtizedeken át tartott. Milyen személyiség volt a három évvel ezelőtt elhunyt Prince? Mi teszi őta nyolcvanas évek meghatározó zenei hangjává? Megnézzük, hogyan ihlette James Dean a Purple Raint, és rögtön szétcincáljuk, Prince Dean-interpretációja mennyire autentikus. Hány történetszálon kuszálódik a film cselekménye? Mit állít saját magáról ezzel a filmmel Prince? És podcastunk történetének eddigi legfontosabb kérdése: ki a jobb színész, Prince, The Rock vagy Vin Diesel? Linkek Hamu és Gyémánt, ahol Szilárd írásait olvashatjátok A Vakfolt podcast Facebook oldala és a Facebook-csoportunk A Vakfolt podcast a Twitteren A Vakfolt Patreon-oldala (új!) Vakfolt címke a Letterboxdon A Vakfolt az Apple podcasts oldalán A Vakfolt a Spotify-on A Vakfolt a YouTube-on A főcímzenéért köszönet az Artur zenekarnak Szilárd a Twitteren: @pokembersegg András a Twitteren: @gaines_ Péter a Twitteren: @freevo Emailen is elértek bennünket: feedback@vakfoltpodcast.hu  

Film director Albert Magnoli describes the events that led to his first meeting with Prince, and the making of the film 'Purple Rain.'

Film director Albert Magnoli describes the events that led to his first meeting with Prince, and the making of the film 'Purple Rain.'

Rihanna's 15-pound photo book will set you back $150. The Eagles will be here November 1st and 2nd for 2 shows at the Xcel. Guest is Albert Magnoli. He directed "Purple Rain". Justin Theroux should stop talking.

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here to celebrate a piece of cinema history—Purple Rain (1984), directed by Albert Magnoli and starring His Royal Badness Prince, The Revolution, Apollonia, Morris Day and the Time and the legendary Minneapolis music scene. Dig if you will the picture of two podcast hosts stanning one of the best semi-autobiographical concert movies ever (while discussing its flaws). Peace & be wild

"How's the family?"Purple Rain (1984) directed by Albert Magnoli and starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day and Clarence Williams, III. Next Time: Jezebel (1938) 

Samuel Spencer and Sam Cleal talk Prince's 1984 musical, which is definitely not as good as you remember it. We talk about Prince's terrible acting, mishearing one of the songs as 'Sex Shitter', and why you should never do 'who's on first' while high on cocaine. Purple Rain is directed by Albert Magnoli and stars Prince, Appalonia Kotero and Morris Day.

This weeks episode is tackling the 1989 buddy cop film Tango & Cash starring Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone directed by Andrei Konchalovsky & Albert Magnoli and written by Randy Feldman. Short summary: Police officers Ray Tango (Sylvester Stallone) and Gabe Cash (Kurt Russell) are narcotics experts working to bring down drug lord Yves Perret (Jack Palance). In an attempt to stymie their efforts, Perret sets up Tango and Cash, making it look as if they've killed an FBI agent. Arrested and put in prison, the two cops formulate an escape plan and, once out, team up with Tango's exotic dancer sister, Katherine (Teri Hatcher), in order to clear their records and take down Perret once and for all.

Ronnie Adrian joins me to watch Purple Rain and discuss the timelessness of the 80's pop movie. IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087957/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Directed by: Albert Magnoli Written by: Albert Magnoli and William Blinn Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day and Clarence Williams III Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXK8ZbTmLk If you are enjoying I Will Watch Anything Once, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes, like it on Facebook and follow IWWAO on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. Additional Links: White Women Presents: Party and Bullshit - https://sunset.ucbtheatre.com/performance/46882 The Dragons at UCB Harold Night - https://franklin.ucbtheatre.com/performance/45479 TNT (Tuesday Night Thunder) - http://tntimprov.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.