Whoever did the costume design was spot on. My brother had those exact board shorts & that hideous bed spread he's got around his shoulders was from Sears. I picked it up at a rummage sale to use as a moving blanket.
Yeah! One of the reasons I like this movie so much is tht it is from the year I was born. I remember the 1970s as terrific. I used to, in the late 70s to the late 90s, appreciate visits around but it is not hat fun anymore. Our cities and commerce has become bleak as hell.
I knew a Penny Lane once. Now I'm old. I've done things the safe way and not really took any chances my whole life and I'm not saying it's even that bad, but, do yourself a favor and follow your dreams. Whatever they may be. Don't look back with regret in your life. Do everything it is you want to do and don't let anything stand in your way.
Damn, never saw a movie that made me cry so much. I am carrying my cross now as I had way too much fun back in the 70's. "Everything that lives was born to die." Such a truly sad line from a song in the movie that reminded me of my closest friend who passed on a long time ago. Bro, I will never forget you and I will see you on the 16th or the 17th like you told me in that dream I had.
No movie in the history of film has ever integrated a soundtrack with a true story so perfectly. Combined with the brilliant script, the epic performances and the historical perspective, Almost Famous could be the best film of the past 50 years.
I watched this for the first time ever last night and I was shrooming hardcore and when Russel grabs Will and goes "HOW DO WE KNOW YOU'RE NOT A COP" I got so upset I was like "nooooooo, I thought they were buddies :(" It legit upset me so much haha
Lol, yea, it was such a funny scene but the end there shows what a mess and how much of an asshole Russell could be. And while we don't know much about Dick as a character other than the whole band (except the gay drummer) slept with his ex wife lol...it really seems like he is a very good friend to Russell, when he comes to get him he's ready to lift him and carry him back to the bus like a baby :(. And does the whole showmanship thing to all the Topeka partiers "ladies and gentlemen, the evening is over..." To kind of keep the band's rep intact so they aren't left thinking they just saw the guitarist looking pathetic so fucked up he can hardly walk, but just saw a day in the life of a rock star party God. There's another small scene where it kinda shows the way Dick is under pressure like the whole group even though he's not one of the musicians...he introduces the band on stage before they play "Fever Dog", and after the showmanship again with the introduction, the camera lingers on him for a bit and shows him looking stressed out and taking a deep breath while watching the band from backstage. I love how the film gave so much insight into the lives of the characters with little moments with no dialogue like that.
@@barbpatch5643 good write-up man, I always admired Dick's dedication. When that asshole venue manager tried to wlech on them for not playing the full set after Russell got electrocuted. "Wanna buy a gate?"
@@CodeBleu724 you don’t know what other people go through. That’s all ima say I’m happy your 2020 lockdown experience was fun and you got to do whatever you want but most of us didn’t have it that way
Wow, and you wrote this 4 years ago..It's even worse now unfortunately! Much worse..why I watch Almost Famous videos and reminisce about the old days. I was 15 and 16 in 1973, same ages as William and Penny Lane in movie and exact same age in real life as Cameron Crowe( he was born 2 months after me actually). I can say from experience this movie is exactly how it was at that time..what happened to the world since then??? 😎
@@lisadc4681I guess the right question would be, what didn't happen? Because we're all still here so the only thing I can think of that didn't happen was the apocalypse that everyone seems to ne so damn afraid of.
Man, can I identify with this entire house party. The music, I this i had every album that was played in this movie. This was the most underrated film I had ever seen. Was Glen Fry this much if a dic in his early days?
There is a mistake in this "Topeka scene"... when they arrive to party is playing "Burn" by Deep Purple in background, but when they leave the house Dick (the manager) says "We´ll see you all again in 1974".... but "Burn· was launched in....... 1974!!!!!
juano1248 Also the VW bus in the back ground early in this scene starts from one place and as the dialogue continues and they switch cameras, it starts to move from the very same place like it moved back in time. At the line “ Tell me, what’s your family like?”.
Anyone know the song at 3:08 that plays while Russell is jumping around? Edit: FOUND! After 6 months, I found the song. When William’s on the phone with Dick & Russell is jumping around at the party, the song “You Had To Be There” by Stillwater is playing.
Agree with both being amazing! But know what you mean about Phillip!! Unbelievable actor and so sad he's gone. What a loss for all of us! But Patrick/William too, I was exact same as age as he was in 1973 and knew so many guys exactly like that. He absolutely nailed that part!!!
Captures the 70s and captures the Midwest flawlessly.
Yeah. Captured Sweden too, in 1973. Lots of other places too I guess, throughout the western world in the 1970s
"How do you know when it's kicked in?"
"I AM A GOLDEN GOD!"
Best.Transition.Ever.
Thanks so much for uploading this scene!
you want see me feed a mouse to my pet snake.
My favourite moment in the movie! That, and Tiny Dancer!
Crudup was definitely overlooked for an Oscar nom.
💜✌Jason Lee 2!🎤🎸🎶🎶🤩
When I first watched this movie, I sympathized with William. Today, I sympathize with his mom.
Crudup was so good in this knowing what he normally looks like and how he acts this was a mindblowing transformation. Jason Lee was also great!
Yeah he's completely different in The Morning Show. My brain can't make sense of it being the same person in Almost Famous.
Whoever did the costume design was spot on. My brother had those exact board shorts & that hideous bed spread he's got around his shoulders was from Sears. I picked it up at a rummage sale to use as a moving blanket.
Seen at least everything at the party happen at least once. I miss the ole days.
This scene is my favorite in the movie. I miss house parties.
I know, right? House parties were back then and still are.
captured the early 70's absolutely perfectly (flawless)
Yeah! One of the reasons I like this movie so much is tht it is from the year I was born. I remember the 1970s as terrific. I used to, in the late 70s to the late 90s, appreciate visits around but it is not hat fun anymore. Our cities and commerce has become bleak as hell.
“How do we know you’re not a cop? Huh?” 😂
That was some intense acting right there
I knew a Penny Lane once. Now I'm old. I've done things the safe way and not really took any chances my whole life and I'm not saying it's even that bad, but, do yourself a favor and follow your dreams. Whatever they may be. Don't look back with regret in your life. Do everything it is you want to do and don't let anything stand in your way.
jon hard getting over first loves?
So do Penny Lane?
Damn, never saw a movie that made me cry so much. I am carrying my cross now as I had way too much fun back in the 70's.
"Everything that lives was born to die." Such a truly sad line from a song in the movie that reminded me of my closest friend who passed on a long time ago.
Bro, I will never forget you and I will see you on the 16th or the 17th like you told me in that dream I had.
you are not alone
"Want to see me feed a mouse to my snake." "Yes" Great dialogue.
Can he said no
No hesitation, no delay, he came on just like Special K
That’s actually something to watch - saw it before
Crudup's timing on that couldn't have been more perfect.
This movie, I just can't stop watching it.
I know right?! I watch it every time I'm home and it's on....I've seen it like 5 times this month, lol!
That house Party are the best thing ever in your life !!!!
The Best of Cameron. The Best of all movies. Rock and Roll!!
"We're just real Topeka people, man."
MAGIC words for Russell.
That's as real as that 70's show...!!!
Spot on, Deep Purple Burn playing in the backround [1973].
No movie in the history of film has ever integrated a soundtrack with a true story so perfectly. Combined with the brilliant script, the epic performances and the historical perspective, Almost Famous could be the best film of the past 50 years.
“In 11 years it’s gonna be 1984. Think about THAT” just nonsense trying to be super deep is hilarious to me
Maybe he was referring to the book 1984 by Orwell and the meaning was that the kid should enjoy his freedom (maybe?)
@@tiago2189Clever thought.
Proof that one great song can change the vibe, and I dare say, the world.
I love this kitchen. I fucking love this kitchen!
Underrated movie only issue with it is envy I wish I could have lived it
Hold me closer Tony Danza
Russell was beyond fucked up in this scene.
It's a think piece. 🙇
This is like the ultimate mindfrick for fan and star. Real.
Wow flash backs big time..what a time in my life ..so thankful to look back and say ..I really loved in those times..God bless us all..✌️✌️✌️
The original Golden god
PLEASE! DON'T GIVE HIM ANY MORE ACID!
I watched this for the first time ever last night and I was shrooming hardcore and when Russel grabs Will and goes "HOW DO WE KNOW YOU'RE NOT A COP" I got so upset I was like "nooooooo, I thought they were buddies :(" It legit upset me so much haha
Lol, yea, it was such a funny scene but the end there shows what a mess and how much of an asshole Russell could be. And while we don't know much about Dick as a character other than the whole band (except the gay drummer) slept with his ex wife lol...it really seems like he is a very good friend to Russell, when he comes to get him he's ready to lift him and carry him back to the bus like a baby :(. And does the whole showmanship thing to all the Topeka partiers "ladies and gentlemen, the evening is over..." To kind of keep the band's rep intact so they aren't left thinking they just saw the guitarist looking pathetic so fucked up he can hardly walk, but just saw a day in the life of a rock star party God. There's another small scene where it kinda shows the way Dick is under pressure like the whole group even though he's not one of the musicians...he introduces the band on stage before they play "Fever Dog", and after the showmanship again with the introduction, the camera lingers on him for a bit and shows him looking stressed out and taking a deep breath while watching the band from backstage. I love how the film gave so much insight into the lives of the characters with little moments with no dialogue like that.
@@barbpatch5643 good write-up man, I always admired Dick's dedication. When that asshole venue manager tried to wlech on them for not playing the full set after Russell got electrocuted. "Wanna buy a gate?"
You can never be true buddies with rockstars.
@@edwardfetner2513Marc Maron
Watching this movie during the lockdown really made me miss life outside
You took that shit seriously? No one had to follow "orders".
@@CodeBleu724 you don’t know what other people go through. That’s all ima say I’m happy your 2020 lockdown experience was fun and you got to do whatever you want but most of us didn’t have it that way
Lmao the dude in the car looks like fucking David Gilmour!
One of my many favorite movie’s
"Crud-up," I never realized how delighfully hilarious his last name is until recently. 04/17/24 😂
2:00 changed my life.
and over 40 to 50 years later everything in society from media to music to technology went completely to shit.
Wow, and you wrote this 4 years ago..It's even worse now unfortunately! Much worse..why I watch Almost Famous videos and reminisce about the old days. I was 15 and 16 in 1973, same ages as William and Penny Lane in movie and exact same age in real life as Cameron Crowe( he was born 2 months after me actually). I can say from experience this movie is exactly how it was at that time..what happened to the world since then??? 😎
@@lisadc4681I guess the right question would be, what didn't happen? Because we're all still here so the only thing I can think of that didn't happen was the apocalypse that everyone seems to ne so damn afraid of.
My FAVORITE Movie!! 🤘🎶
"I'm on DRUGS!" Then the crowd
cheers with delight. Today they'd be on their phones calling the cops. 😮
Lost it at the light switch. xD
+Alex Alerasoul REAL MAN. REAL.
As the lyric "turned off all the lights" hits, too
1:51, William's scratching on his note pad when he should be connecting with that lovely blonde girl standing next to him!
Yeah, that would be so like William😂
If he didn't take notes, he couldn't deliver his article and Rolling Stone would never work with him again.
@@CheerfullyCynical829 Yes and then the real life Cameron Crowe never would have been able to make this great movie!
Revisiting my comment. 4/17/24.
Man, can I identify with this entire house party. The music, I this i had every album that was played in this movie. This was the most underrated film I had ever seen. Was Glen Fry this much if a dic in his early days?
Favorite scenes
I hurt the flower!
Russell get down from the roof top before you hurt yourself
So funny a scene, "Topeka" lol
There is a mistake in this "Topeka scene"... when they arrive to party is playing "Burn" by Deep Purple in background, but when they leave the house Dick (the manager) says "We´ll see you all again in 1974".... but "Burn· was launched in....... 1974!!!!!
juano1248 Also the VW bus in the back ground early in this scene starts from one place and as the dialogue continues and they switch cameras, it starts to move from the very same place like it moved back in time. At the line “ Tell me, what’s your family like?”.
I’m on drugs! (Second time)
Hey, Rusty, let's hook up.
This movie is my sheet!
Nice use of Everybody Knows This is Nowhere.
Anyone know the song at 3:08 that plays while Russell is jumping around?
Edit: FOUND! After 6 months, I found the song. When William’s on the phone with Dick & Russell is jumping around at the party, the song “You Had To Be There” by Stillwater is playing.
Burn by Deep Purple
@@Blake-ub4tsthey don’t sound the same
Music at 2:00 to 2:39 Fleetwood Mac "Future Games" brilliant... At 2:39 its Deep Purple, but what is the track called?
deep purple - burn
andrea gonzalez Correct!
Please download the full MOVIE
"Feed a mouse to my snake?" With bubbles in the honey?
The flower? The flower wouldn't be a flower if the flower knew it was hurt.
1:19 should be a gif.
@0:59 Me and my friends meme'd on that part for the longest time, still dont know wtf that sound was lmao.
Is there a movie Phillip Hoffman didn't steal every scene from?
But you have to admit the kid held up his end across the table from this legend--he had never acted in a film EVER. I mean just astonishing.
@@rightrightrightuhhuhuhhuh6516 - Of course. 100% - Fugit did a great job.
Agree with both being amazing! But know what you mean about Phillip!! Unbelievable actor and so sad he's gone. What a loss for all of us! But Patrick/William too, I was exact same as age as he was in 1973 and knew so many guys exactly like that. He absolutely nailed that part!!!
My fav song is wayward ft riley son
💜✌I looove Russell's look, 🎤🎸🎶but doesn't he remind you of Charles Manson just a little?😬
What a great scene from a great movie. GoT fans check out 6:00 mark ;)
Jamie Lannister joined this chat.
Locke
What's the song that plays at 4:40?
Zachary Johnson dear Jill by blodwyn pig
Anyone know who the gorgeous blonde is at 1:52?
Anybody know the song at 1:20 to 2:00 mins? Would appreciate it
Everybody knows… neil young/crazy horse
Tell me Mike? Tell me?
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Great movie Russell was a bit of a knob though
looooooooooool MON film à mouA ! Dla balle ~~
i love this film so much