Better Man

It's cool! Then, two screenings in LA (9-10), and one more in New Youk on Jan-12 with Rob himself. With maybe some more dates will come. @1876408658201850298

Thanks for The Friends :lol:

OK, it's a week of US release so let's support the Movie on social networks there if we can. Let me say some joke firstly. It would be funny if there could be this song before / or after the movie screening in USA :) Come on, it has been in Las Vegas so why not now? :) EUtZWKwVhFI --- Some billboards of BM in Los Angeles: 2HSNzXTdoBM kZGgtonb-vA --- 40:45 - still Robin and still some part of amnesia for US ladies :) Z1iDeNWIMOo

'I'm 50 and I'm even not dead' PSLlTbL8qrE uda8ggEiH7o

The full list of the winners at GG yesterday for the whom follow the movie industry: https://www.screendaily.com/news/2025-golde...le?referrer=RSS --- Anyway, it was a really good poster and happy they have had a good evening with Ayda :) Win some lose some!

This is my answer (and many others on Twitter) on the results :banana:

At the Golden Globes 2025 yesterday

Thanks for this! Anyway, these guys also were producers of the song. So it's their mistake first of all.

Thank you! You found the gem!! :lol: Franco Sinatra... my granddaddy was a friend of his mother's sister. He is Italian! :lol: Styles? Who? Anyway, just sign it! Yes, very funny sketch - interview.

The story starts :) @1876048315617587413

I think such people as Pink, Hugh could help in this battle. Let's see which another stars from Hollywood will be gentle with Rob and the movie as well. I'm sure in the past James Corden could help but now there is need somebody else. P.s. just watched another great movie of 2024 - Arthur The King. It's also powerful film with a battle against difficulties and doubts. Mark Wahlberg is a great actor... Same as this dog :)

Well, at least this Sunday and week already look perfect, isn't it? :) So now we can take the cigars and just sit and wait until Golden Globes :D Thank you, guys! It's a good beginning of 2025 year. Good luck to you all! 5th January 2025 01 204 Robbie Williams and Take That 5.54 02 105 Lady Gaga 2.85 03 76 Kylie and Dannii Minogue 2.07 04 49 Spice Girls 1.33 05 30 Little Mix 0.82 06 23 Steps 0.63 07 21 Ariana Grande 0.57 07 21 RuPaul's Drag Race 0.57 09 18 Harry Styles and One Direction 0.49 10 14 Taylor Swift 0.38 11 13 Charli xcx 0.35 12 8 Rihanna 0.22 13 5 Britney Spears 0.14 13 5 Madonna 0.14 15 2 Dua Lipa 0.05 15 2 Sugababes 0.05 15 2 Girls Aloud 0.05 15 2 S Club 0.05 19 1 P!nk 0.03 20 0 Katy Perry 0

Yes! Who knows maybe we will re-think about other old songs for a near future as well? :) Yes, new arrangements could be used on Tour too. ---

Yes, I agree with Liz. --- Well, and before Golden Globes I suggest you to watch and listen this interview - one of the best during his promo at all. The US inteviewer made a great job preparation with interesting questions. Aslo I see The Collider supports him and the movie. 51WGbGHVcmA

:) *** OK, let's back for 2 days ago and follow the Palm Springs Festival again.

And now a longer version of this performance in Syndey. 1NTbHpS72e0 Let Me Entertain You Land of 1000 Dances Me and My Monkey Feel Better Man Rock DJ You're the Voice Angels With my favourite one xbdmCGG4jzg

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Let me say about some reaction on the movie in Russia. - Well, everyday there are about 70 screenings and around 45 cinemas only in Moscow, while I do know that different parts of the country (even some small cities) shows Better Man. - It doesn't matter all of these cinemas are full - no, but I glad to see that our promoters are trying to make this movie successful and noticeable. Frnakly speaking there are not many foreign films get its official release in our country nowadays. How to say it better... Well, many foreign films are purchased from Kazakhstan, Armenia, etc. or have their screenings non-officially. Yep. Better Man is is one of the unique exceptions because it's an official release and I am very grateful for it. Feel the big luck here. There are almost no adverts on TV because current situation is not about promoting the foreign stuff but I've seen small advert anyway! How cool it is!! Regarding Internet there are plenty of banners, so it's OK. - Then, we have a website aka our IMDB. Really great source I do like and use during last 15-20 years. It's called Kinopoisk (https://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/4965186/votes/). It's very interesting that the current mark for Better Man there is 7.7 too, as on IMDB. Maybe it will be interesting for you to know this data too: Average mark is here (1200 votes by now). Interesting point that people under 18 years give the highest mark - av 8.00. Also women like this movie more than men - 8.26 vs 7.62 (men). And again, there some voters came not from Russian users while Russian watchers give av 7.95! Regarding exact marks it's very interesting to see there are almost no the marks like 5 or 6. For me it means the film leaves no one indifferent. - There are not so many reviews in Internet - I have found arount 7 or 8 articles but mosly they were positive (5 of them). gT-L2XR22sU - Well, waiting for the Box Office results from day to day. But let me say again, it's very difficult to look at the figures ($) in our country where we mostly have a propoganda of the local movies nowadays (in the past we have a strong propoganda of US movies) Aslo don't forget about the fact more people prefer (sometimes it's only one opportunity) to watch the foreign movies at home. Aslo we also do have winter holidays and there are very long (since Dedember-30 to January 8) so families would prefer to go for other stuff. But seeing such good response on Better Man from people who have already watched it makes a big sense!

Of course, you heard about Better Man's including to a longlist of BAFTA awards. But I'm really surpised and upset there is only for one nomination. Yes, I remember it's more Australian movie but there is more connection to UK than many others... Anyway, here is a full longlist: https://awardswatch.com/2025-bafta-longlist...british-voting/ SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS 10 films will advance in the Special Visual Effect category. Members of the SVFX chapter vote to determine the longlist and the nominations. In the final round of voting, all film-voting members will vote for the overall winning film. 82 films were submitted for consideration. A supporting Statement and a show-reel of the SVFX work (up to five minutes in duration) can be submitted and are published on BAFTA View. Alien: Romulus Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Better Man Civil War Deadpool & Wolverine Dune: Part Two Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gladiator II Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wicked @1875320586978914455

So, Forbidden Road is out of BBC Radio 2 playlist since yesterday after 6-weeks of A-status. But since yesterday we have Better Man OST as the Album of Week. 4th - 10th January A LIST Alex Warren with Joe Jonas - Burning Down Coldplay - ALL MY LOVE plus Tracks from Moon Music Deacon Blue - Late '88 Franz Ferdinand - Night Or Day Griff - last night's mascara Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You OneRepublic feat Jelly Roll - Hurt Rag’n’Bone Man - Put A Little Hurt On Me Sam Fender - People Watching Various Artists - Tracks From Wicked: The Soundtrack B LIST Auli'i Cravalho - Beyond Blossoms - Gary Janet Devlin - Best Life Keith Urban - Chuck Taylors Kim Wilde - Midnight Train Reverend & The Makers - Late Night Phone Call Sabrina Carpenter - Tracks From Short n’ Sweet Shed Seven - All Roads Lead To You U2 - Luckiest Man In The World Will Brown - Better Man C LIST Elbow - Adriana Again Emeli Sandé - Roots First Time Flyers - Out Of Your Mind Nectar Woode - How It’s Gotta Be Timothée Chalamet - Tracks From A Complete Unknown RECORD OF THE WEEK Kim Wilde - Midnight Train ALBUM OF THE WEEK Robbie Williams - Better Man https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2...-music-playlist

:D https://dreameshirt.com/product/official-be...y-film-t-shirt/ Official Better Man Robbie Williams A Michael Gracey Film t-shirt $22.99

Here’s Why Robbie Williams Is a Monkey in 'Better Man' and Why It Actually Works By Jake Dee Published 14 hours ago Released in limited theaters on Christmas 2024, Better Man is one of the most ambitious docudramas of its kind. The lofty $110 million production charts the life and career of famous British pop star Robbie Williams, employing the cutting-edge Weta digital FX to represent Williams as a tuxedo-dressed monkey. While jarring and hard to accept from the onset, the creative inspiration makes logical sense by channeling Williams' psychological state as he reflects on his past. As Williams' fans ponder venturing to cinemas to watch Better Man, detailing the bizarre choice to represent the beloved pop singer as an anthropomorphic monkey will foster a better understanding of the movie's message. Far from just a silly audiovisual gimmick, here's how the movie came about and why Better Man excels due to, not despite, depicting Robbie Williams as a Planet of the Apes-like primate. Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) directed Better Man from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Cole and Simon Gleeson. The unconventional music docudrama charts the epic rise and tragic fall of Robbie Williams, the British pop star behind such albums as Life Thru a Lens, I've Been Expecting You, Escapology, Intensive Care, Reality Killed the Video Star, Take the Crown, The Christmas Present, and more. Better Man was developed following an 18-month interview process between Gracey and Williams. The interviews were not initially meant to be part of the movie, but Gracey felt it was important for audiences to hear Williams tell his story in his own distinct voice. Most of William's narration in Better Man was lifted verbatim from the intimate one-on-one interviews, giving fans a rare glimpse into the pop star's psyche. As seen in the provocative posters, Williams assumes an apelike visage in the film. The poster also recreates the album cover of Williams' 1997 solo debut album, Life Thru a Lens, commenting on his life in the public eye. In creating the monkey, Gracey turned to Weta Digital, the state-of-the-art FX company known for Planet of the Apes, Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and other monumental blockbuster movies. The result is a fresh, unique, wildly immersive experience with symbolic weight. Better Man covers three decades in Williams' career, using fanciful visual flourishes to satirize the music industry, including Williams' pre-solo stint in the duo act Take That and a potential reunion. Discussing the odd choice to represent himself as a monkey in the film, Williams described the process to The Times: "Super odd. Sat in make-up and the lady that’s playing your grandma is sitting next to you, and the people playing your mum and dad.” While Williams narrates the adult version of his character, English actor Jonno Davies (Hunters) voices his younger version. Davies also performed in a motion-capture suit to bring the monkey's lifelike performance to reality. Between Davies' distinct physical command and Williams' familiar voice, Gracey brilliantly combined them into one seamless performance thanks to Weta's VFX contributions. Regarding the music heard in the film, Williams recorded new versions of such hits as "Angels," "Let Me Entertain You," and "She's The One." According to Gracey via NME, Williams "re-sung" the hits to better fit "the emotional moment in the film." Williams also recorded a new song for the soundtrack titled "Forbidden Road," which was recently nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Why 'Better Man's Monkey Metaphor is a Brilliant Choice At first glance, the choice to represent Williams as a monkey seems like a novelty gimmick. Yet, as the film unfolds, it becomes clear that it was a deliberate symbolic choice to underscore Williams' experience in the limelight and the psychological tumult it has caused. The term "Monkey Suit" often refers to a tuxedo worn by those in show business or the public eye who feel forced to perform, like circus animals, in front of rabid onlookers. Williams has famously described himself as a "Performing Monkey" during press interviews. Therefore, when Williams appears in a tux on the Better Man posters, a clear visual clue connects the thematic symbolism. In exploring the chasm between how Williams views himself and how he is perceived publicly, Better Man allows the singer to tap into his vulnerabilities and express his feelings being exploited for entertainment. Feeling as though he must constantly keep up appearances as a public performer, the monkey represents how he has lost his sense of humanity over the past three decades. Williams wants to dissociate his true self from his public image, and the monkey distinguishes between his voice and his appearance to crystallize that very point. Once the film ends, Williams' loneliness, isolation, alienation, and existential emptiness become hauntingly clear. Past the monkey as a metaphor for Williams' mental state, the striking CGI renderings mark a refreshing and much-needed departure from the stale biopic formula. With a new music biography or documentary seemingly released each year, Better Man separates itself from the pack by boldly using CGI to satirize the music industry. If nothing else, Better Man is a big, ambitious swing that honors and cautions life in the public eye. Better Man is playing in select cinemas. https://movieweb.com/better-man-robbie-will...nkey-explained/

We do know about difficulties of Rock DJ shooting but here is collecting of the facts and notes from Michael's interview. https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/robbie-w...eGWuDSwLspxz9YN

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