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Printablegrafitti bridge was suppose to be a Wizard of Oz type movie, using their art to get out of the ghetto over the bridge to "oz" but warner wanted a purple rain 2 so characters had to be renamed, story changed, and old characters added.
anyone seen the original grafitti bridge concept in Studio B?  | |
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Holloman said: anyone seen the original grafitti bridge concept in Studio B?
i have!  | |
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Becuase Prince tried to do everything himself, and, contrary to (what seems to be) popular belief, he cannot do everything himself.  ~KiKi | |
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the3rddoctor said: I mean, a SEQUEL to Purple Rain???
Where did this 7 Corners shit come from? What happened to 1st Avenue? Why did Minneapolis turn into a sound stage? Why was Melody Cool allowed to exist (god I hate that song)? It's been so long since I saw it, I can't remember what it's about, lol... I just remember hating it. [color=purple:924f1f3292:23c15a5e33] The sequel being that somehow Morris topped the kid and owned the club & ppl STILL dissed P's music. (until the END, AGAIN) Most of the music was conducted at paisley park & the name of the original niteclub in purple rain must have changed. 7 corners was connected 2 aura's poetry somehow, probably the "area" where they "hung" out? I loved melody cool's song, & doing a few numbers on the Minneapolis streets gave it a bit of variety. Aura took on P as his guardian angel & gave him confidence 2 keep going towards his goals, although she knew of HER impending death. Her death/love obviously took P 2 a higher level in the end 2 where he bcame more religious & ready 2 love his competition which was morris.This is my opinion. BTW, I loved all the music in this film. Tick Tick Bang & Still would stand all time especially.  [This message was edited Wed Dec 10 0:19:11 PST 2003 by grandebelle] May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love.   | |
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i have never seen it! one of these days i'll have to pick it up | |
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I've never seen it either. I don't even remember it coming out and I really liked Prince then. From all the comments I've read on here over the years, it would be hard to be objective. | |
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Prince was on tour at the time, and did a lot of editing from his hotel rooms. He was sent (Fed Ex) video tapes of scenes that were shot, and that made his poor judgement come out A LOT!! The original first rough draft wasn't even close to the finished movie. It went in front of WB big wigs at least 5 times before they saw some glimmer of hope.
There are a good number of deleted scenes that some traders have. Some really good stuff, and some serious crap. Prince becomes very bored very quickly with projects. He was very busy at the time of making this...thus it shows in the end... It lasted only 2 weeks in most states. "Everybody's looking 4 the ladder, everybody wants salvation of the soul. The steps u take r no easy road. But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go.." | |
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Number23 said: Graffiti Bridge was the first time I saw uncertainty and insecurity in Prince's eyes.
The Lovesexy tour exorcised his demon. His mind was clear. He lost his roll. The Holy wind kissed and caressed his intense flame to an extent that it almost blew out his uniqueness and hunger entirely. He was certainly in a dark place during the late 90s, a time which he referred to in later Gold-era interviews as the period where "I thought I was truly losing my mind." Deciding he wanted to be a pop star, Prince Rogers Nelson then intentionally, cyncially and surgically extracted the weirdness and wonderfulness from his music. The operation was success. Fortunately, the real Prince woke up on the operating table three years ago. Experts say he will make a full recovery. Nice. I very much agree with what you've written, especially the part about cynically and surgically removing the weirdness...that is exactly correct. I remember clearly thinking around 1987 or so that what I loved most about prince was how beautifully bizarre his music was. For me, the decade starting with Diamonds and Pearls was all about his attempt to make "normal" music, culminating in the opus of ordinary that was Emancipation. I rejoiced at Rainbow Children, not because it was a masterpiece or even one of the greatest things he's ever done, but because he was embracing his weird essence. You're dead on. | |
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zagnut1813 said: Number23 said: Graffiti Bridge was the first time I saw uncertainty and insecurity in Prince's eyes.
The Lovesexy tour exorcised his demon. His mind was clear. He lost his roll. The Holy wind kissed and caressed his intense flame to an extent that it almost blew out his uniqueness and hunger entirely. He was certainly in a dark place during the late 90s, a time which he referred to in later Gold-era interviews as the period where "I thought I was truly losing my mind." Deciding he wanted to be a pop star, Prince Rogers Nelson then intentionally, cyncially and surgically extracted the weirdness and wonderfulness from his music. The operation was success. Fortunately, the real Prince woke up on the operating table three years ago. Experts say he will make a full recovery. Nice. I very much agree with what you've written, especially the part about cynically and surgically removing the weirdness...that is exactly correct. I remember clearly thinking around 1987 or so that what I loved most about prince was how beautifully bizarre his music was. For me, the decade starting with Diamonds and Pearls was all about his attempt to make "normal" music, culminating in the opus of ordinary that was Emancipation. I rejoiced at Rainbow Children, not because it was a masterpiece or even one of the greatest things he's ever done, but because he was embracing his weird essence. You're dead on.  | |
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r1ghteousone said: SUNIO said: I think for as simple as the movie was (they never left the sound stage - AT ALL) it was pretty good. I liked Tick-Bang. If it had been done any other way it wouldn't have been his movie. ALot of it is corny but for a fan HEH it works.
Still in my heavy rotations on VHS.  Finally someone else who liked the 'Tick,Tick,Bang' performance. 
 :get's back in box:I like the tick tick bang performance too | |
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loosekiss said: r1ghteousone said: SUNIO said: I think for as simple as the movie was (they never left the sound stage - AT ALL) it was pretty good. I liked Tick-Bang. If it had been done any other way it wouldn't have been his movie. ALot of it is corny but for a fan HEH it works.
Still in my heavy rotations on VHS. Finally someone else who liked the 'Tick,Tick,Bang' performance.
:get's back in box:I like the tick tick bang performance too That's 3 of us then.   love is god, god is love, girls and boys love god above | |
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locoarts said: i have never seen it! one of these days i'll have to pick it up
WHAT PLANET DO U LIVE ON? SORRY BUT WOW U GOT 2 C THIS MOVIE IT IS DA-BOMB!! ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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Just 'cos. | |
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the3rddoctor said: I mean, a SEQUEL to Purple Rain???
Where did this 7 Corners shit come from? What happened to 1st Avenue? Why did Minneapolis turn into a sound stage? Why was Melody Cool allowed to exist (god I hate that song)? It's been so long since I saw it, I can't remember what it's about, lol... I just remember hating it. IF it's been so long since u've seen it please watch it soon - it is a fabulous movie, IMHO. Melody Cool is wonderful! i love all 3 of his movies - i want more movies must have more Prince movies!! please Prince make more movies!! I LOVE GRAFITTI BRIDGE!!! SO DOES EVERYONE HERE AT OUR PARTY!!! PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL KEEP IT REAL ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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Supernova said: the3rddoctor said: Why did Minneapolis turn into a sound stage?
Probably because of the horrendous bomb that was Under The Cherry Moon. It's been so long since I saw it, I can't remember what it's about, lol...
I just remember hating it. No loss. NO NO NO NO NO --- Cherry Moon was DA-BOMB!!! WE/I/US loved Under the Cherry Moon!!! i'm sorry - but it's like how can a Prince fan not love these movies???!! peace - joy - be happy - 4 real ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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violator said: No one outside of Prince's hardcore fans would enjoy this monstrosity. And I'm a person who defends 'Under The Cherry Moon'. But there is no defense for 'Graffiti Bridge'. The album should have been enough.
WELL THEN COUNT ME AND MY FRIENDS HERE IN MN AS HARDCORE FAMS - CUZ WE LOVE THIS MOVIE WHOAH!!! PEACE TO YOU BUT MAN I LOVE THEM BOTH!!! BE HAPPY!! ***PEACE, HARMONY, AND FUN*** | |
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bad movie
amazing music | |
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i still cannot believe i sat and watched that...that...that cinematic atrocity.  | |
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For the most part I liked that movie! LIFEE IS A PARAD | |
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the3rddoctor said: I mean, a SEQUEL to Purple Rain???
Where did this 7 Corners shit come from? What happened to 1st Avenue? Why did Minneapolis turn into a sound stage? Why was Melody Cool allowed to exist (god I hate that song)? It's been so long since I saw it, I can't remember what it's about, lol... I just remember hating it. i think it was one of those things that is better in his head.than on film...im sure they didnt quite meet. | |
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DATskinnyMFwifdaHIGHvoice said: For the most part I liked that movie!
me 2... out of all of prince's movies that is my fourth favorite motion picture he's made! To Sir, with Love | |
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PEJ said: DATskinnyMFwifdaHIGHvoice said: For the most part I liked that movie!
me 2... out of all of prince's movies that is my fourth favorite motion picture he's made! | |
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FunkyStrange said: you hating bastard
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SUNIO said: I think for as simple as the movie was (they never left the sound stage - AT ALL)
Ahem...wasnt thre at least two scenes shot outdoors? One of P and Ingrid on the back of His bike, and the other of them walking down a street hand in hand?  Yes, I think there was indeed!
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bananacologne said: SUNIO said: I think for as simple as the movie was (they never left the sound stage - AT ALL)
Ahem...wasnt thre at least two scenes shot outdoors? One of P and Ingrid on the back of His bike, and the other of them walking down a street hand in hand? Yes, I think there was indeed!
Yep LIFEE IS A PARAD | |
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is the album any good? Keenmeister |
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HolyWine said: the3rddoctor said: I mean, a SEQUEL to Purple Rain???
Where did this 7 Corners shit come from? What happened to 1st Avenue? Why did Minneapolis turn into a sound stage? Why was Melody Cool allowed to exist (god I hate that song)? It's been so long since I saw it, I can't remember what it's about, lol... I just remember hating it. IF it's been so long since u've seen it please watch it soon - it is a fabulous movie, IMHO. Melody Cool is wonderful! i love all 3 of his movies - i want more movies must have more Prince movies!! please Prince make more movies!! I LOVE GRAFITTI BRIDGE!!! SO DOES EVERYONE HERE AT OUR PARTY!!! PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL KEEP IT REAL Is it a crack-party?  |
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I liked it and watched it repeatingly, then again I was ten years old back then  | |
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andykeen said: is the album any good?
Not particularly, no... Melody Cool must be exterminated. I've reversed the polarity of the neutron flow... Now to find a way to exterminate Melody Cool and Rosie Gaines...   
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bananacologne said: SUNIO said: I think for as simple as the movie was (they never left the sound stage - AT ALL)
Ahem...wasnt thre at least two scenes shot outdoors? One of P and Ingrid on the back of His bike, and the other of them walking down a street hand in hand? Yes, I think there was indeed!
What about Prince teasing Ingrid with that apple too? | |
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