Movies

How the Beatles' Struggles to Follow the 'Help!' Movie Led Directly to 'Revolver'

How the Beatles’ Struggles to Follow the ‘Help!’ Movie Led Directly to ‘Revolver’

Mike Tiano delves into the difficulties that surrounded the Beatles’ attempt to film a follow-up to ‘Help!’ What happened next changed rock music forever.

Reconsidering the Beatles' Second Film 'Help!'

Reconsidering the Beatles’ Second Film ‘Help!’

Director Richard Lester may have been successful in capturing the Beatles’ charisma in ‘Help!,’ but Mike Tiano notes that film isn’t without its issues.

The Beatles' Charismatic 'Help!': 60 Years Later

The Beatles’ Charismatic ‘Help!’: 60 Years Later

Mike Tiano argues that the often-overlooked ‘Help!’ film is a lively reminder of why the Beatles were, and remain, a positive and lasting phenomenon.

'Becoming Led Zeppelin' (2025): Movie Review

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ (2025): Movie Review

Mike Tiano takes a deep dive into ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin,’ the new film focusing on the early years of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham.

Why the Rolling Stones' Harrowing 'Gimme Shelter' is Still Revealing New Depths

Why the Rolling Stones’ Harrowing ‘Gimme Shelter’ is Still Revealing New Depths

Issued 55 years ago on ‘Let It Bleed,’ the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” has a narrative so involving that it even drew in a non-lyrics guy like me.

60 Years Later, the Beatles' 'Hard Day's Night' Is Still Revolutionary

60 Years Later, the Beatles’ ‘Hard Day’s Night’ Is Still Revolutionary

‘A Hard Day’s Night’ premiered in the U.S. in August 1964, catapulting the Beatles into stratospheric fame.

Norman Lear Would Change Modern TV, But First He Came to Iowa

Norman Lear Would Change Modern TV, But First He Came to Iowa

I have been struck by how long the accolades have continued after the passing of Norman Lear. It made me realize that I have a story, too.

Micky Dolenz Might Have Finally Figured Out What the Monkees' 'Head' Was About

Micky Dolenz Might Have Finally Figured Out What the Monkees’ ‘Head’ Was About

Micky Dolenz says there was a fundamental change in the way movies were made after the Monkees’ ‘Head’ arrived 55 years ago this week. 

'Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90': Movies

‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’: Movies

‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’ was well-meaning, heartfelt, and often well-performed – but a few intangibles were lacking.

Love It or Hate It, the Beatles' 'Magical Mystery Tour' Film Always Intrigues

Love It or Hate It, the Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Film Always Intrigues

The Beatles premiered their blatantly weird, critically savaged ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ film 55 years ago today on the BBC.