On Friday, November 4th at 7pm, Bozeman Film Society presents “The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years,” Ron Howard’s lively and nostalgic look back at the early days (1962–1966) of the iconic rock ‘n’ roll band that changed the music business, as well as the art form and the culture at large, forever. The combination of restored archive footage, along with new interviews with the band’s two surviving members and with diehard fans of the group, chronicles John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s inner workings while exploring The Beatles’ extraordinary and unique musical gifts and their remarkable, complementary personalities.
Ty Burr, film critic for The Boston Globe, calls The Touring Years “A long, jangling, melodious soak, rich with backstage incident and wall-to-wall hits!” The closest thing to witnessing at an actual Beatles concert, The Touring Years was produced in cooperation with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Beatle widows Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison. The film also includes 30 minutes of digital 4K restored film footage shot by celebrated cinematographer Andrew Laszlo for the band’s 1965 concert at Shea Stadium (the first-ever recorded and broadcast rock concert). Laszlo’s crew captured the concert with 14 cameras on 35-mm film, a feat that left many of them with hearing loss. The BFS will honor Andrew Laszlo—filmmaker, teacher, author, and Montana resident (1926-2011)—with a short onstage presentation before the feature. Tickets to The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years at The Ellen Theatre are $8.75 for general admission and $8.50 for seniors and students (plus fees). These are available at www.theellentheatre.com/, by calling the Ellen Theatre box office at (406) 585-5885, or by visiting the box office Wednesday–Saturday between the hours of 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to any performance. Descriptive narration is available for this film. Concessions/Bar opens at 6pm, doors at 6:30pm, and the show at 7pm.
Sponsors and BFS pass holders may reserve seats by emailing ellenboxstaff@gmail.com, calling (406) 585-5885, or visiting the box office. Visit www.bozemanfilmsociety.org/ for upcoming attractions and information on Bronze, Silver, or Gold Membership passes—and Keep ‘Em Flickering! •
