Culture: "MUSIC ".WHILE many rock bands have snatched their 15 minutes of fame then wilted into obscurity, The Rolling Stones have defiantly refused to gather moss for more than 45 years. Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese Noun 1. Martin Scorsese - United States filmmaker (born in 1942) Scorsese takes a brief respite from the mean streets of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of to celebrate the enduring appeal of the band in this unique concert film. Shot on 16 cameras in autumn 2006 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , the film puts the audience in the front row of an electrifying concert with guest appearances from Jack White of The White Stripes, legendary blues and rock guitarist Buddy Guy and chart-topping songbird Christina Aguilera. Every two or three songs, Scorsese cuts away to an obvious array of archive footage, including an excerpt from a 1972 TV interview. "Can you picture yourself at the age of 60 doing what you do?" asks the host. "Oh yeah, easily," grins Jagger. Cut straight to more energetic stage posturing at the Beacon Theatre. Be warned, however, if you're not an ardent fan of the Stones, the lack of many of the big hits will make the two hour running time feel a slog. Shine A Light (2hr 2mins) Certificate: 12A Starring: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards Director: Martin Scorsese Star rating: |
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