CONGRATULATIONS to Brian, Roger, Rami and all who worked on "Bohemian Rhapsody" . I had issues at the way Freddie's wonderful nature and true, fun-loving personality were downplayed. I certainly see, however, why the movie is such a success around the world... it is all because of Freddie and the way Rami Malek embodied his unique mannerisms and musical genius.
Freddie, you've done it again! We all love you, dear friend.
P.S. I Googled box office movie earnings and it says that "Bohemian Rhapsody" is currently in 7th place for all time revenue from a movie. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Hi Thor,
I don't think it is the 7th highest grossing movie of all time....but it is the certainly the Number 1 music-biopic film of all time!
I don't think it is the 7th highest grossing movie of all time....but it is the certainly the Number 1 music-biopic film of all time!
Thor, I believe it’s the 13th highest of 2018 in US. I did see an article that it’s the highest ranked LGBT movie of all time, doubling the amount earned by the Birdcage. Either way, though we didn’t get what we wanted out of Freddie, it was still a good flick!
But check this out...it says number 8 worldwide
https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/cumulative/released-in-2018
https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/cumulative/released-in-2018
Oops- but just for 2018...not the record...my bad
Well, I just got permission to introduce you all to the song that our longtime QZ friend, Robby Bloodshed collaborated on with his friend, Ripsnorter (aka Jamey)
as a tribute to Freddie Mercury, with all proceeds going to the Freddie Mercury Phoenix Trust. Wow, such love for Freddie...it's incredible and
wonderful that Freddie is so much coming back to us at this time! Have a listen and please read the commentary from both Jamey and Robby...pretty
impressive.
http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/post_The%20Show%20Goes%20On%20(Gone%20But%20Not%20Forgotten)%20by%20Ripsnorter%20(feat:%20Robby%20Bloodshed)_11691
for itunes it is : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-show-goes-on-single/1447421474
Enjoy, Thor
as a tribute to Freddie Mercury, with all proceeds going to the Freddie Mercury Phoenix Trust. Wow, such love for Freddie...it's incredible and
wonderful that Freddie is so much coming back to us at this time! Have a listen and please read the commentary from both Jamey and Robby...pretty
impressive.
http://www.mercuryphoenixtrust.com/site/post_The%20Show%20Goes%20On%20(Gone%20But%20Not%20Forgotten)%20by%20Ripsnorter%20(feat:%20Robby%20Bloodshed)_11691
for itunes it is : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-show-goes-on-single/1447421474
Enjoy, Thor
Hi everyone!
I’ve been lurking for a little while now, but with every intention of posting once I finished both threads. Success!
I’ve been a fan of Queen since I stumbled across one of their songs on the radio at age 8 in the mid-90s. I’ve been in love ever since. It continues to break my heart that Freddie Mercury passed away before I knew he existed. However, the fact that Queen’s music and Freddie’s charisma have been able to create new fans (and sustain original fans) decades after he passed speaks volumes!
Thank you all for such an informative and entertaining forum and thread! Extra-special gratitude to Thor and Lee for sharing their personal memories of Freddie.
I’ve been lurking for a little while now, but with every intention of posting once I finished both threads. Success!
I’ve been a fan of Queen since I stumbled across one of their songs on the radio at age 8 in the mid-90s. I’ve been in love ever since. It continues to break my heart that Freddie Mercury passed away before I knew he existed. However, the fact that Queen’s music and Freddie’s charisma have been able to create new fans (and sustain original fans) decades after he passed speaks volumes!
Thank you all for such an informative and entertaining forum and thread! Extra-special gratitude to Thor and Lee for sharing their personal memories of Freddie.
Welcome V2727V,
I know what you mean. Interspersed with all those wonderful moments I have listening to Freddie, I definitely have times when I look at him and feel such a deep sadness that he left us so young...knowing that he had years of new music left to grace our world.
However, I am excited about this the tidal wave of Freddie and Queen love!!!
I know what you mean. Interspersed with all those wonderful moments I have listening to Freddie, I definitely have times when I look at him and feel such a deep sadness that he left us so young...knowing that he had years of new music left to grace our world.
However, I am excited about this the tidal wave of Freddie and Queen love!!!
Oops....last sentence...not "this the"...just "this"
I was so happy when I heard of their victory! To be honest, never really cared about these ceremonies but yesterday I found myself nervously checking the news every 5 minutes ) Hurray, and Queen forever! Congrats to all of us!
So exciting to watch the Golden Globes and see the wins! I must say that listening to Rami and his words thanking Queen and Freddie made me so thankful to him. He very obviously has a complete reverence for Freddie Mercury and that really comes through. Wow. You can tell what an honor it was for him to play Freddie and what Queen fan wouldn't appreciate that?!
Yes the movie had issues, I am the first to agree. But the fact that it has brought Queen back front and center where they belong, and brought a whole new generation to love them makes me happy. And that all of this was honored by the Golden Globes makes me VERY happy.
Yes the movie had issues, I am the first to agree. But the fact that it has brought Queen back front and center where they belong, and brought a whole new generation to love them makes me happy. And that all of this was honored by the Golden Globes makes me VERY happy.
NotQuiteAShilling.
Wonderfully put...I couldn't agree more!
Rami's respect for Freddie and the responsibility he feels to honoring his legacy is very touching to see. You can tell this was more than just an acting role for him.
Wonderfully put...I couldn't agree more!
Rami's respect for Freddie and the responsibility he feels to honoring his legacy is very touching to see. You can tell this was more than just an acting role for him.
Thor, I just listened to Robby and Ripsnorter's single. Can definitely hear Queen's influence there. Very cool song.
I recently came upon this interesting interview with Freddy given shortly after A Day at the Opera was released in late '75. He claims that "Love of My Life," which everyone assumes is about Mary, isn't personal at all. This makes sense since he and Mary didn't break up until the following year.
http://pictures.queenzone.com/test/20179302019902702.jpg
I've also just finished reading the updated version (from 2008) of David Evans' and David Minns' book about Freddie. You can read the most interesting bits for free online here by clicking on "Look Inside."
https://www.amazon.com/THIS-WAS-REAL-LIFE-Freddie-ebook/dp/B00VELVBNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546967340&sr=8-1&keywords=David+Minns
I recently came upon this interesting interview with Freddy given shortly after A Day at the Opera was released in late '75. He claims that "Love of My Life," which everyone assumes is about Mary, isn't personal at all. This makes sense since he and Mary didn't break up until the following year.
http://pictures.queenzone.com/test/20179302019902702.jpg
I've also just finished reading the updated version (from 2008) of David Evans' and David Minns' book about Freddie. You can read the most interesting bits for free online here by clicking on "Look Inside."
https://www.amazon.com/THIS-WAS-REAL-LIFE-Freddie-ebook/dp/B00VELVBNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546967340&sr=8-1&keywords=David+Minns
DCQueenLuvr, I love the Minns/Evans book because there were lots of little tidbits and gems that were new to me. I find Diana Mosely very interesting and imagine she could share some stories! I did see her panel discussion at Montreux and wanted her to go on for so much longer. She gave some good insights into Freddie in the book. I also liked hearing from some lesser known people from the early years who shared their stories. The last section is difficult, but the fact is, it is part of his life. It was lovely to see so many people honor him. He must have been such a force of nature.
I listened to Robby and Ripsnorters single twice last night. Any chance we could see the lyrics? I thought the commentary pieces were so touching. Seeing two young men so influenced by Freddie and Queen says something about the lasting joy of their music. It means so much to so many people.
I listened to Robby and Ripsnorters single twice last night. Any chance we could see the lyrics? I thought the commentary pieces were so touching. Seeing two young men so influenced by Freddie and Queen says something about the lasting joy of their music. It means so much to so many people.
Hi Folks
I was watching BBC Breakfast this morning and caught the video they showed of The Queen's Guards band playing Bohemian Rhapsody (presumably in honour of
the double win at the Golden Globes,cans the Battalion nomination) thought It'd share the YouTube link.
Wouldn't our Freddie be proud! As he himself would put it, he'd be grinning from his arsevto his elbow, my dears. ????
I loved it. Makes me proud to be English! ????????
https://youtu.be/lURg3kxso2s
I was watching BBC Breakfast this morning and caught the video they showed of The Queen's Guards band playing Bohemian Rhapsody (presumably in honour of
the double win at the Golden Globes,cans the Battalion nomination) thought It'd share the YouTube link.
Wouldn't our Freddie be proud! As he himself would put it, he'd be grinning from his arsevto his elbow, my dears. ????
I loved it. Makes me proud to be English! ????????
https://youtu.be/lURg3kxso2s