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| Movie name = Graffiti Bridge | | Movie name = Graffiti Bridge | ||
| Movie poster = FilmGraffiti_bridge-movieposter.jpg | | Movie poster = FilmGraffiti_bridge-movieposter.jpg | ||
− | | Premiere = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_1|1 November 1990]]: Ziegfeld Theatre, New | + | | Premiere = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_1|1 November 1990]]: Ziegfeld Theatre, New York, NY, USA |
| Date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_2|2 November 1990]] (USA, Canada) | | Date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_2|2 November 1990]] (USA, Canada) | ||
| Director = [[Prince]] | | Director = [[Prince]] | ||
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| Previous year = 1987 | | Previous year = 1987 | ||
| Previous image = Image:Filmsign_o_the_times-movieposter.jpg | | Previous image = Image:Filmsign_o_the_times-movieposter.jpg | ||
− | | Previous film = Film: Sign | + | | Previous film = Film: Sign O’ The Times |
− | | Previous film name = Sign | + | | Previous film name = Sign O’ The Times |
| Next year = None | | Next year = None | ||
| Next image = Image:NoPreviousAlbum.png | | Next image = Image:NoPreviousAlbum.png | ||
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| Next film name = See Films & videos | | Next film name = See Films & videos | ||
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− | | Introduction = '''Graffiti Bridge''' is a 1990 American rock musical drama film directed and written by [[Prince]], | + | | Introduction = '''Graffiti Bridge''' is a 1990 American rock musical drama film directed and written by [[Prince]], and his last large-scale film. Even though the movie isn’t a sequel per se to [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]], it revives key characters from that movie: [[Prince]] plays the character of "The Kid" and [[Morris Day]] plays his own character. The story revolves around the characters' rivalry over the ownership of the "Glam Slam" nightclub. |
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Other characters would be played by band members: "Angel" by [[Sheila E.]], "Almost" by [[Dr Fink]], "Big Sister" by [[Boni Boyer]], "Joshua" by [[Atlanta Bliss]], "Sax" by [[Eric Leeds]], "Gruff" by [[Greg Brooks]], "Puff" by [[Wally Safford]] and "The Brothers" by [[Miko Weaver]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. | Other characters would be played by band members: "Angel" by [[Sheila E.]], "Almost" by [[Dr Fink]], "Big Sister" by [[Boni Boyer]], "Joshua" by [[Atlanta Bliss]], "Sax" by [[Eric Leeds]], "Gruff" by [[Greg Brooks]], "Puff" by [[Wally Safford]] and "The Brothers" by [[Miko Weaver]] and [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. | ||
− | Songs for this first script included: [[Ruthie Washington Jet Blues]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[Camille]], [[Everything Could Be So Fine]], [[The Question Of U]], [[XYZ]], [[Crucial]], [[Power Fantastic]], [[Beatown]], [[Melody Cool]], [[Big Tall Wall]], [[The Grand Progression]]. Most of these songs were recorded between July and September 1987, although three of them were leftovers from 1986 projects, and [[The Question Of U]] was originally tracked in 1985. | + | Songs for this first script included: [[Ruthie Washington Jet Blues]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[Camille]], [[Everything Could Be So Fine]], [[The Question Of U]], [[XYZ]], [[Crucial]], [[Power Fantastic]], [[Beatown]], [[Melody Cool]], [[Big Tall Wall]], [[The Grand Progression]]. Most of these songs were recorded between July and September 1987, although three of them were leftovers from 1986 projects, and [[The Question Of U]] was originally tracked in 1985. A script from October 1987 included an additional song called [[Born Free]] and [[U]]. |
− | After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_%28entertainer%29 Madonna] turned down the project on in mid-October 1987, the film was put on hold, and it | + | After [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_%28entertainer%29 Madonna] turned down the project on in mid-October 1987 and a revised draft in December, the film was put on hold, and it wouldn’t be before late 1989 that [[Prince]] would be able to focus again on the project. |
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On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 19|19 December 1989]], a third draft of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed, featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and [[Jill Jones]] in the leading roles. | On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 19|19 December 1989]], a third draft of "Graffiti Bridge" was completed, featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and [[Jill Jones]] in the leading roles. | ||
− | In late January 1990, after [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] parted ways, a fourth draft of Graffiti Bridge was completed. It combined the former character 'Angel' played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] | + | In late January 1990, after [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] parted ways, a fourth draft of Graffiti Bridge was completed. It combined the former character 'Angel' played by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Basinger Kim Basinger] and "Aura" planned for [[Jill Jones]] into one, again named "Aura" but now to be played by [[Ingrid Chavez]]. [[Jill Jones]] was given a new, less prominent role in the film, as "The Kid’s" girlfriend. |
A fourth slightly revised draft was ready on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 7|7 February 1990]]. This version which was used as the shooting script. | A fourth slightly revised draft was ready on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 7|7 February 1990]]. This version which was used as the shooting script. | ||
− | [[Thieves In The Temple]] was the last song recorded for the project, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 11|11 February 1990]]. | + | [[Thieves In The Temple]] was the last song recorded for the project, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 11|11 February 1990]]. Performances of [[Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got]] and [[The Latest Fashion]] were shot but not included in the final cut, although the songs appear in the [[Album: Graffiti Bridge|soundtrack]]. |
<b>Premiere and Release</b><br> | <b>Premiere and Release</b><br> | ||
− | The premiere and party took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_1|1 November 1990]] at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, and was attended by the film co-stars [[Morris Day]], [[Jerome Benton]], [[Ingrid Chavez]], [[Robin Power]] and [[Tevin Campbell]]. [[Prince]] attended the screening, but | + | The premiere and party took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_1|1 November 1990]] at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, and was attended by the film co-stars [[Morris Day]], [[Jerome Benton]], [[Ingrid Chavez]], [[Robin Power]] and [[Tevin Campbell]]. [[Prince]] attended the screening, but didn’t appear at the party. |
The film was initially intended to open in 1,400 US cinemas on 7 August 1990, but it was ultimately only released in 688 US cinemas on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_2|2 November 1990]]. | The film was initially intended to open in 1,400 US cinemas on 7 August 1990, but it was ultimately only released in 688 US cinemas on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November_2|2 November 1990]]. | ||
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| Synopsis = "The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. | | Synopsis = "The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. | ||
− | Because "The Kid" | + | Because "The Kid"’s music doesn’t attract a lot of public, and in consequence, puts "Glam Slam" club finances in disarray, "Morris Day" wants to put "The Kid" out of business. To save his assets, "The Kid" will have to pay "Morris Day" $10,000 in order to pay off the mayor; a condition to keep co-ownership of his club. Losing clients, "The Kid" soon challenges "Morris Day" to a music battle for the ownership of "Glam Slam". |
− | "The Kid" | + | "The Kid"’s faith in his music is restored by "Aura" ([[Ingrid Chavez]]), who materializes out of nowhere and is first seen sitting on a graffiti-painted bridge. "Aura", who describes herself as belonging to "him above", serves as guardian angel to "The Kid", appearing every time "The Kid" is on the verge of losing "Glam Slam". Her mission is to encourage "The Kid" to pursue his spiritual journey, and fight for his ownership of the club. |
− | In an attempt to help "The Kid", "Aura" tries to seduce "Morris Day" and change his heart. Soon after, she dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, "Morris Day" | + | In an attempt to help "The Kid", "Aura" tries to seduce "Morris Day" and change his heart. Soon after, she dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, "Morris Day"’s stooges join the song, and "Day" himself finally relents, hugging "The Kid" and letting him keep ownership of "Glam Slam". |
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| Cast = | | Cast = | ||
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* [[Jill Jones]] - Jill | * [[Jill Jones]] - Jill | ||
− | <b> | + | <b>Kid’s Band</b> |
* [[Michael Bland]] - drums | * [[Michael Bland]] - drums | ||
* [[Rosie Gaines]] - Keyboard | * [[Rosie Gaines]] - Keyboard | ||
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* [[Tony Mosley]] - dancer | * [[Tony Mosley]] - dancer | ||
* [[Miko Weaver]] - guitar | * [[Miko Weaver]] - guitar | ||
− | * [[Philip Carreon]] - fake keyboardist | + | * [[Philip Carreon]] - fake keyboardist (as Phillip C) |
<b>The Time Band</b> | <b>The Time Band</b> | ||
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* [[J.D. Steele]] (as J.D.) | * [[J.D. Steele]] (as J.D.) | ||
− | <b>George | + | <b>George Clinton’s Funkestra</b> |
* Patrick Adams | * Patrick Adams | ||
* Stevo Armani | * Stevo Armani | ||
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<b>Glam Slam Dancers</b> | <b>Glam Slam Dancers</b> | ||
− | * Tracey Bass | + | * Tracey Bass (as Tracey M. Bass) |
* Kimberly Arland (as Kimberly Dionne) | * Kimberly Arland (as Kimberly Dionne) | ||
* Barbara Koval | * Barbara Koval | ||
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* Shari Bridell - Female On-Looker | * Shari Bridell - Female On-Looker | ||
* David E. Williams - Male On-Looker (as David Earl Williams) | * David E. Williams - Male On-Looker (as David Earl Williams) | ||
− | * Scott Parham - | + | * Scott Parham - Clinton’s House Bouncer |
* Todd Rask - Limo Driver | * Todd Rask - Limo Driver | ||
* Joel Edwards - Doorman (uncredited) | * Joel Edwards - Doorman (uncredited) | ||
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<b>Stunts</b> | <b>Stunts</b> | ||
− | *Jophery C. Brown - Stunt coordinator / stunt double: | + | *Jophery C. Brown - Stunt coordinator / stunt double: Clinton’s Guard (as Jophery Brown) |
*Janet Brady - Stunt double: Aura | *Janet Brady - Stunt double: Aura | ||
− | *Jaimi Cavitt - Motorcycle stunt double | + | *Jaimi Cavitt - Motorcycle stunt double / Stand in: [[Prince]] |
*Brad Orrison - Motorcycle stunt double | *Brad Orrison - Motorcycle stunt double | ||
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* Demetrius Ross - Funkologist | * Demetrius Ross - Funkologist | ||
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− | | Shooting = | + | | Shooting = Shooting began in Minneapolis on [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 15|15 February 1990]]. Even when the end credits list [[Paisley Park Studios]] as the filming location, only the exterior scenes (the Graffiti Bridge, Seven Corners etc.) were shot there. The indoor scenes were initially done at the Wyman building at 400 First Ave. N. Minneapolis (with also some outside shots filmed in the alley behind it) and later sets were built in a warehouse in New Hope, MN (at 7169 31st Ave. N). |
− | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul] worked with [[Prince]] on choreography (although she remains uncredited in the film | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Abdul Paula Abdul] worked with [[Prince]] on choreography (although she remains uncredited in the film). Principal shooting of the film in Minnesota was completed on [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 23|23 March 1990]]. |
The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.] on [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 19|19 April 1990]]. | The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.] on [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 19|19 April 1990]]. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures] organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest gross in the US for the [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures] decided to bring their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of [[David Rivkin]] and [[Bobby Z.]]) into the project. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures] organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest gross in the US for the [[Film: Purple Rain|Purple Rain]] film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros. Pictures] decided to bring their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of [[David Rivkin]] and [[Bobby Z.]]) into the project. | ||
− | On [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July 1990]], while on the [[Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised four days of editing on the film as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros. | + | On [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July 1990]], while on the [[Nude Tour]], [[Prince]] flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised four days of editing on the film as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros. Warner Bros.’s] editors had proposed two versions that were rejected. Subsequently, the initial release date for the movie scheduled on [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 7|7 August 1990]] had to be postponed since the editing wasn’t completed in time. |
On [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 14|14 September 1990]], four days after the Japanese leg of the [[Nude Tour]] had ended, [[Prince]] resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 24|24 October 1990]]. | On [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 14|14 September 1990]], four days after the Japanese leg of the [[Nude Tour]] had ended, [[Prince]] resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October 24|24 October 1990]]. | ||
− | Of the musical scenes filmed, [[ | + | Of the musical scenes filmed, [[Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got]], [[The Question Of U]], [[Graffiti Bridge]], [[The Latest Fashion]] and longer versions of [[We Can Funk]] and [[Joy In Repetition]] didn’t make the final cut. |
− | | Location info | + | | Location info = |
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 12|12 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 1 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 13|13 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 2 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 14|14 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 3 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 15|15 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 4 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br> 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = | ||
+ | |day = 5 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br> 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = | ||
+ | |day = 6 | ||
+ | |location = Wyman building (Minneapolis, MN, USA) or<br>31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) or<br> [[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = ? | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 23|23 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 7 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = Int. Glam Slam: Real life hangman; Kid Caries Aura through; T.C Never got his chance; Glam Slam wrecked | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 24|24 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 8 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = Int. Glam Slam: ’scene 124' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 26|26 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 9 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = Int. Pandemonium: Scene 56, 58, 59, 60, 61 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 26|26 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 10 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = Int. Pandemonium: unknown scenes | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 27|27 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 11 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = - | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{LocationLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 28|28 February 1990]] | ||
+ | |day = 12 | ||
+ | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) | ||
+ | |shooting = Principal filming | ||
+ | |scenes = - | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
− | |date | + | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 1|1 March 1990]] - [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 23|23 March 1990]] |
− | |day = | + | |day = 13-36 |
− | |location | + | |location = 31st Ave N warehouse (New Hope, MN, USA) or<br>[[Paisley Park Studios]] soundstage (Chanhassen, MN, USA) |
− | |shooting | + | |shooting = Principal filming |
− | |scenes = | + | |scenes = - |
}} | }} | ||
{{LocationLine| | {{LocationLine| | ||
− | |date | + | |date = [[Prince Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 14|14 September 1990]] |
|day = #1 | |day = #1 | ||
− | |location | + | |location = Hollywood, CA, USA<br><small>Unknown set</small> |
− | |shooting | + | |shooting = Additional shooting |
− | |scenes = ? | + | |scenes = ? |
}} | }} | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti_Bridge_%28film%29 Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti_Bridge_%28film%29 Wikipedia] | ||
*[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=graffitibridge.htm Box Office Mojo] | *[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=graffitibridge.htm Box Office Mojo] | ||
− | *[http://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/25/us/lovers-of-graffiti-rally-to-save-an-old-bridge.html '''Lovers of Graffiti Rally To Save an Old Bridge''' (New | + | *[http://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/25/us/lovers-of-graffiti-rally-to-save-an-old-bridge.html '''Lovers of Graffiti Rally To Save an Old Bridge''' (New York Times: 25 February 1990)] |
− | * '''Graffiti Bridge // After delays and reworking, | + | * '''Graffiti Bridge // After delays and reworking, Prince’s musical scheduled to open''' ''by Jon Bream'' (Star Tribune: 2 November 1990) |
| Categories = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Movies]] | | Categories = [[Category:1990]][[Category:Movies]] | ||
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"The Kid" is a performer and shares "Glam Slam" club ownership with "Morris Day". Morris also owns his own club, "Pandemonium" and two other clubs in the "Seven Corners" area. Both were bequeathed half of the club in a will, but have different views on marketing strategies for each of their halves. Morris envision a club as a profiting asset, with a commercial strategy (mainstream music, dancers), while "The Kid" club concept is a spiritual journey, a forum to present music that uplift the soul. Because "The Kid"’s music doesn’t attract a lot of public, and in consequence, puts "Glam Slam" club finances in disarray, "Morris Day" wants to put "The Kid" out of business. To save his assets, "The Kid" will have to pay "Morris Day" $10,000 in order to pay off the mayor; a condition to keep co-ownership of his club. Losing clients, "The Kid" soon challenges "Morris Day" to a music battle for the ownership of "Glam Slam". "The Kid"’s faith in his music is restored by "Aura" (Ingrid Chavez), who materializes out of nowhere and is first seen sitting on a graffiti-painted bridge. "Aura", who describes herself as belonging to "him above", serves as guardian angel to "The Kid", appearing every time "The Kid" is on the verge of losing "Glam Slam". Her mission is to encourage "The Kid" to pursue his spiritual journey, and fight for his ownership of the club. In an attempt to help "The Kid", "Aura" tries to seduce "Morris Day" and change his heart. Soon after, she dies in a car accident. The incident redeems the "Seven Corners" community. While "The Kid" leads the mourners in lamentations, "Morris Day"’s stooges join the song, and "Day" himself finally relents, hugging "The Kid" and letting him keep ownership of "Glam Slam". | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shooting began in Minneapolis on 15 February 1990. Even when the end credits list Paisley Park Studios as the filming location, only the exterior scenes (the Graffiti Bridge, Seven Corners etc.) were shot there. The indoor scenes were initially done at the Wyman building at 400 First Ave. N. Minneapolis (with also some outside shots filmed in the alley behind it) and later sets were built in a warehouse in New Hope, MN (at 7169 31st Ave. N). Paula Abdul worked with Prince on choreography (although she remains uncredited in the film). Principal shooting of the film in Minnesota was completed on 23 March 1990. The first version of "Graffiti Bridge" film was delivered to Warner Bros. on 19 April 1990. Warner Bros. Pictures organized test screenings to audiences in Pasadena, CA, USA, at the theater that had earned the highest gross in the US for the Purple Rain film. As the screenings resulted disappointing, Warner Bros. Pictures decided to bring their own editor, Steve Rivkin (brother of David Rivkin and Bobby Z.) into the project. On 30 July 1990, while on the Nude Tour, Prince flew back to the USA for additional work on the movie. He supervised four days of editing on the film as Warner Bros.’s editors had proposed two versions that were rejected. Subsequently, the initial release date for the movie scheduled on 7 August 1990 had to be postponed since the editing wasn’t completed in time. On 14 September 1990, four days after the Japanese leg of the Nude Tour had ended, Prince resumed work on "Graffiti Bridge" in Hollywood, as a few scenes needed re-shooting. More editing and post-production work followed until 24 October 1990. Of the musical scenes filmed, Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got, The Question Of U, Graffiti Bridge, The Latest Fashion and longer versions of We Can Funk and Joy In Repetition didn’t make the final cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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