Smithereens definition of smithereens by merriamwebster. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Filmmaker susan seidelman rocked the movie industry with this daring and quirky story of wren susan berman, a selfpromoting jersey girl. Smithereens is a 1982 american drama film directed by susan seidelman and starring susan berman, brad rijn billed as brad rinn, and punk rock icon. A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of new yorks waning punk scene. Official video for a girl like you from the smithereens album 11. I must admit that i had some high hopes for this film, considering it was directed by susan seidelman, who would go on to direct the 1985 film, desperately seeking susan. A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of new yorks waning. A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic. To join the conversation before sure to like and comment your thoughts and other. When not pasting up selfpromotional flyers or hanging at the. Smithereens 1982 tt0084698 smithereens 1982 yts movie torrent.
Pirates 1986 720p bluray x264 yify serbian, france, spain, arab, albanian. Written, produced, directed, and edited by susan seidelman in true student film fashion, smithereens is the story of wren susan berman, an independent spirit from new jersey trying to self. The smithereens 3rd album 11, is one of their best sellers, this was also the first album not produced by don dixon, ed stasium took over for this one and blow up in 1991, ed was involved with bands such as, the ramones, talking heads, living colour and the long ryders before this release. Rent smithereens 1982 starring susan berman and brad rijn on dvd and bluray. On this weeks episode we discuss susan seidelmans leningrad cowboys go america 1989. The group gained some notoriety when a single from its first album, blood and roses, was included on the soundtrack for and as the theme song of the 1986 albert pyun movie dangerously. A restless and abrasive young woman eschews the affections of a sensitive young portrait artist, preferring to chase punk singers in a misguided desire for fame and fortune in new yorks greenwich. The smithereens superb fulllength debut especially for you marries an unapologetically nostalgic affection for the melodic crunch of the british invasion era with an equally unapologetic helping of postmodern melancholia. Vocalist pat dinizo, guitarist jim babjak, drummer dennis diken and bassist mike mesaros were a bunch of 20 somethings that wanted too shake up the rock world.
Wren is a selfpromoting jersey girl desperate to break into the downtown manhattan music scene. Best of the smithereens is the first compilation album by the smithereens, released april 4, 1995 by capitol records. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Concord music publishing, emi music publishing, bmi broadcast music inc. Shot on 16 mm film that captures the grit and glam of downtown in the 1980s, with an alternately moody and frenetic soundtrack by the feelies and others. Susan seidelman established her distinctive vision of new york city with this debut feature, the lofi original for her vibrant portraits of women reinventing. How i made smithereens, the cult 80s nyc punk film dazed.
Smithereens movie trailer blue underground youtube. It didnt stop the quartet from being critical darlings and perennial candidates to break through to a wider audience. The smithereens remain one of the best live rock bands around and live in concert. Greatest hits and more plays like their awesome live show. Released in 2008, the track listing focuses on their first three lps, especially for you, green thoughts, and 11, respectively along with some gems from their later releases as well as a couple from pat. Lead singersongwriterguitarist pat dinizio stood out not only with his strange beatnik goatee, but also because his catchy hooks were haunting, not. Soon, youll be admitting that the impersonation is much better than you thought and possibly before grace even speaks. The smithereens are an american rock band from carteret, new jersey, united states. It was the launchpad for the global twist craze in the early 1960s. Dressed in leather, brandishing heavy guitars, and exhibiting an unabashed fetish for british invasion pop, the smithereens were an anomaly in the american college rock scene of the late 80s. Susan seidelman, 1982 subtitulos en espanol youtube. After escaping new jersey, the quintessentially punk wren susan bermana spark plug in fishnetsmoves to the city with the mission of becoming famous. Smithereens is an engaging, refreshingly stark documentary that does not gloss over its themes with the glitz and glitter otherwise prevalent in the early 80s.
I saw the smithereens live and sadly didnt have the cash on hand to buy this cd that night. Smithereens live in concert greatest hits and more. Smithereens 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Topher grace guested on stephen colberts late show thursday, when he revealed the one impression he can do. Includes news updates, upcoming concerts, music, videos, and web store. Normally i dont care for live cds but this one was a very pleasant surprise. The peppermint lounge was a popular discotheque that was open from 1958 to 1965. With their british invasion style of rock, new jerseys the smithereens werent exactly in step with the musical landscape of the mid to late 80s. It features the bands bestknown songs and radio hits from 1983s beauty and sadness ep to the 1994 album, a date with the smithereens. Smithereens susan seidelman, 1982 subtitulos en espanol marcelo garcia marin.
Capturing the creative spirit of a depressing, yet cultural significant period in the storied urban centres history, the films portrayal of. The making of postpunk classic smithereens youtube. Seidelmans career was quickly propelled forward after smithereens competed for the palm dor at the 1982 cannes film festival. A worthless bit of tripe and first effort for mediocre director seidelman, the film is fraught with bad acting, bad sound, bad camera work, and poor quality in all aspects of the film. Rent smithereens 1982 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Smithereens is a 1982 american drama film directed by susan seidelman and starring susan berman, brad rijn billed as brad rinn, and punk rock icon richard hell. The smithereens are a powerpoprock group from carteret, new jersey. Voir smithereens 1982 en streaming complet streamvoir. To join the conversation before sure to like and c.
Taking place in new york city circa 1982, susan seidelmans smithereens is an energetic and gritty tale about wren, an ambitious gal from new jersey who will stop at nothing in her quest to become famous. Ive uploaded it because its a great film and a really difficult to find one but, obviously, i have no rights over this. The smithereens discography music official smithereens. If you have the chance to see the smithereens live do so, they put on a great show. In addition, the film was the very 1st american indy film to compete at the cannes film. In susan seidelmans smithereens 1982, wren susan berman is a determined young woman who wants to be famous.
I chose to download this to investigate what it was, and its a folk music type band using mainly acoustic instraments. In tandem with don dixons moodily atmospheric production, pat dinizios lovelorn lyrics and worldweary vocals reveal the dark underbelly of his otherwise crisply. Sounds a bit early pink floydish at times honestly, which i like a lot, so this wasnt too boring for me. Smithereens is the kind of worthless flick which just hangs out among the cable channels taking up space like a cheesy dime novel in the public library. The smithereens a girl like you, yesterday girl live 1990 duration. In 1982 the peppermint lounge moved downtown to 100 5th avenue, where it continued for several years before closing in 1985. The album also includes a cover of the outsiders 1966 hit, time wont let me, recorded for the film timecop and.
With susan berman, brad rijn, richard hell, nada despotovich. This original lineup continued until 2006, when mesaros left the band and severo jornacion took over on bass guitar until mesaros return. One of rocks most underrated rock bands from carteret, new jersey, the smithereens, released their great debut in 1986. The official website for the new jersey rock band the smithereens. The group formed in 1980 and consists of pat dinizio lead singerguitar, jim babjak guitar, mike mesaros bass, and dennis diken drums. But with no money and no talent, she bounces between a nice guy artist and an arrogant musician. Susan seidelman established her distinctive vision of new york city with this debut feature, the lofi original for her vibrant portraits of women reinventing themselves.