Comments on: The Fool Killer (1965) http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:41:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: me again http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3634 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:27:20 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3634 Hi. Better late than never, I finally ripped and edited a music score (mono) for The Fool Killer. The quality is iffy (I downloaded a digitized version of the VHS that someone posted somewhere). I eliminated some noise, reduced the harshness of the sound by applying a preset filter, and did my best to edit what music I could (the music snakes in and out of the dialogue, so I couldn’t really do the job the score deserves). I have uploaded both mp3s and wavs, so if anyone wants to work on the wavs and improve them, that would be great. Until a remastered version of the film is released, I guess this will have to do. Enjoy, and thanks once again for your thoughtful analysis of this haunting, achingly lovely movie. Get it here: http://rapidshare.com/files/420071590/Gustavo_C._Carreon.rar (the email address I wrote is a dummy address) Hi. Better late than never, I finally ripped and edited a music score (mono) for The Fool Killer. The quality is iffy (I downloaded a digitized version of the VHS that someone posted somewhere). I eliminated some noise, reduced the harshness of the sound by applying a preset filter, and did my best to edit what music I could (the music snakes in and out of the dialogue, so I couldn’t really do the job the score deserves). I have uploaded both mp3s and wavs, so if anyone wants to work on the wavs and improve them, that would be great. Until a remastered version of the film is released, I guess this will have to do. Enjoy, and thanks once again for your thoughtful analysis of this haunting, achingly lovely movie.

Get it here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/420071590/Gustavo_C._Carreon.rar

(the email address I wrote is a dummy address)

]]> by: Kimberly Lindbergs http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3360 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:18:43 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3360 I'm glad you enjoyed my write-up about The Fool Killer, Kate! It's a really great forgotten film that deserves more attention so I'm glad you're sharing it with your friends. I’m glad you enjoyed my write-up about The Fool Killer, Kate! It’s a really great forgotten film that deserves more attention so I’m glad you’re sharing it with your friends.

]]> by: Kate http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3358 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:08:30 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3358 Delighted to find this intelligent commentary on a film I've only recently discovered! I've been a major Perkins fan for years and have at last started collecting his films in earnest. Yep-- thanks to eBay and 'recycled' (as in used) VHS tapes, I've been enjoying this little beauty for the last week. YouTube clips were an inspiration. Young Mr. Albert is absolutely fantastic, and Hull is amazing! Almost didn't recognize him. I expect the nay-sayers all have something to mumble about, regarding Perkins' portrayal of 'yet another' disturbed young man. Truth is, he played the role of Milo with such sincerity and a sort of 'grace', it's surprising the work has not been better appreciated. Thanks so much for your comments and yes, the soundtrack would be a treasure if ever available. I thoroughly enjoy the director's style-- for the mid '60s, it was wonderfully enlightening and innovative on several levels. I'm bringing the tape to work today, as a number of friends have already expressed a desire in seeing it based on my ravings. Thanks again! Delighted to find this intelligent commentary on a film I’ve only recently discovered! I’ve been a major Perkins fan for years and have at last started collecting his films in earnest. Yep– thanks to eBay and ‘recycled’ (as in used) VHS tapes, I’ve been enjoying this little beauty for the last week. YouTube clips were an inspiration. Young Mr. Albert is absolutely fantastic, and Hull is amazing! Almost didn’t recognize him. I expect the nay-sayers all have something to mumble about, regarding Perkins’ portrayal of ‘yet another’ disturbed young man. Truth is, he played the role of Milo with such sincerity and a sort of ‘grace’, it’s surprising the work has not been better appreciated. Thanks so much for your comments and yes, the soundtrack would be a treasure if ever available. I thoroughly enjoy the director’s style– for the mid ’60s, it was wonderfully enlightening and innovative on several levels. I’m bringing the tape to work today, as a number of friends have already expressed a desire in seeing it based on my ravings. Thanks again!

]]> by: Kimberly Lindbergs http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3037 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:50:28 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3037 Glad you enjoyed the piece! The film really deserves more attention and I hope it gets a better quality release soon. I'd love a copy of the score so if you happen to make one please feel free to email me a copy.And thanks again! Glad you enjoyed the piece! The film really deserves more attention and I hope it gets a better quality release soon. I’d love a copy of the score so if you happen to make one please feel free to email me a copy.And thanks again!

]]> by: thanks http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3030 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:35 +0000 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-3030 Thanks for your discussion of the Fool Killer. This film has haunted me since I first saw it on daytime TV as a teenager, home sick from school. That's the perfect scenario for etching into memory this haunting and wistful picture. I was so envious of George when he met the beautiful and damaged Milo (gay awakenings, there!). The revival scene, in particular is masterfully staged. I was able to download the film from a website, and will rip the audio to create a music score. Let me know if you'd like a copy. Thanks for your discussion of the Fool Killer. This film has haunted me since I first saw it on daytime TV as a teenager, home sick from school. That’s the perfect scenario for etching into memory this haunting and wistful picture. I was so envious of George when he met the beautiful and damaged Milo (gay awakenings, there!). The revival scene, in particular is masterfully staged. I was able to download the film from a website, and will rip the audio to create a music score. Let me know if you’d like a copy.

]]> by: Kimberly Lindbergs http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2952 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:09:37 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2952 Thanks so much, Maya! It's a fascinating film and I hope you get the opportunity to see it yourself. I'd really like to see more of Servando González's movies but I'm not sure if any of his other work has been subtitled. He seems like a fascinating man who made some interesting films. He definitely deserves more attention! Thanks so much, Maya! It’s a fascinating film and I hope you get the opportunity to see it yourself.

I’d really like to see more of Servando González’s movies but I’m not sure if any of his other work has been subtitled. He seems like a fascinating man who made some interesting films. He definitely deserves more attention!

]]> by: Maya http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2948 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:10:47 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2948 Kimberly, what a great post. Not only for its reflecting a cinephile's devotion to a film seen long ago, but a determination to see it again. Buying a used VHS tape? Now that's a <i>true</i> cinephile for you. Fascinating backstory as well. As someone who monitors the Latinbeat, I'm surprised to never have heard of Mexican director Servando González. Once again, you rescue the obscure. And many thanks to the Pitney YouTube clip. Pitney is one of my longtime favorites, as are Bacharach and David. "Fool Killer" is such a moody song. I've enjoyed it on the "Look of Love" collection without knowing it had originally been attached to a film. You remain a fount of information! Kimberly, what a great post. Not only for its reflecting a cinephile’s devotion to a film seen long ago, but a determination to see it again. Buying a used VHS tape? Now that’s a true cinephile for you.

Fascinating backstory as well. As someone who monitors the Latinbeat, I’m surprised to never have heard of Mexican director Servando González. Once again, you rescue the obscure.

And many thanks to the Pitney YouTube clip. Pitney is one of my longtime favorites, as are Bacharach and David. “Fool Killer” is such a moody song. I’ve enjoyed it on the “Look of Love” collection without knowing it had originally been attached to a film.

You remain a fount of information!

]]> by: Kimberly Lindbergs http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2893 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:40:20 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2893 Bob - I don't own that CD collection, but now I'm itchin to get myself a copy so thanks for mentioning it! It's too bad the song didn't get used. sounds like it was a bad biz decision by his manager. I think it would have been a nice addition to the film. Bob - I don’t own that CD collection, but now I’m itchin to get myself a copy so thanks for mentioning it!

It’s too bad the song didn’t get used. sounds like it was a bad biz decision by his manager. I think it would have been a nice addition to the film.

]]> by: Bob http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2892 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:08:28 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2892 Kimberly -- The notes to the great, I'd say essential, 3-disc Bacharach/David collection "The Look of Love" has Gene Pitney, who said it was his favorite B&amp;D song, blaming the "maneuvring" of his onetime manager, Aaron Schroeder, for it not getting used in the film. "I think it was proposed to Burt and Hal that the song was a done deal for the film, and the film people were told it was a done deal with Burt and Hal...or something like that." Kimberly —

The notes to the great, I’d say essential, 3-disc Bacharach/David collection “The Look of Love” has Gene Pitney, who said it was his favorite B&D song, blaming the “maneuvring” of his onetime manager, Aaron Schroeder, for it not getting used in the film.

“I think it was proposed to Burt and Hal that the song was a done deal for the film, and the film people were told it was a done deal with Burt and Hal…or something like that.”

]]> by: Kimberly Lindbergs http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2889 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:10:31 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2889 Bob - Glad you enjoyed the post! I've wanted to write about the film for awhile but I just finally found the time since I'm stuck at home sick right now. And no worries about the double posting. My spam blocker is strange and sometimes it takes awhile for comments to show up so people often comment two or three times. I'm really glad you mentioned the Gene Pitney &amp; Bacharach/David song! I actually wrote a whole paragraph about it for this post and then decided to remove it at the last minute because my post was rather long as it was. I really like the song and wish it had been used in the film. I'm not sure why they decided to cut it from the the final print, but if the film ever gets restored I'd love to see it added back in over the closing credits or at least added as some kind of DVD extra. In case anyone wants to hear it you can find it on Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvM3wiKxpEc" rel="nofollow">Gene Pitney - The Fool Killer</a> with music &amp; lyrics by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Bob - Glad you enjoyed the post! I’ve wanted to write about the film for awhile but I just finally found the time since I’m stuck at home sick right now.

And no worries about the double posting. My spam blocker is strange and sometimes it takes awhile for comments to show up so people often comment two or three times.

I’m really glad you mentioned the Gene Pitney & Bacharach/David song! I actually wrote a whole paragraph about it for this post and then decided to remove it at the last minute because my post was rather long as it was.

I really like the song and wish it had been used in the film. I’m not sure why they decided to cut it from the the final print, but if the film ever gets restored I’d love to see it added back in over the closing credits or at least added as some kind of DVD extra.

In case anyone wants to hear it you can find it on Youtube:
Gene Pitney - The Fool Killer with music & lyrics by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

]]> by: Bob http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2888 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:05:10 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2888 Sorry about the double post. I blame society. (And my computer and your spam blocker working in cahoots.) Sorry about the double post. I blame society. (And my computer and your spam blocker working in cahoots.)

]]> by: Bob http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2887 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:03:42 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2887 Good post, Kimberly. I've been interested in this one ever since hearing the great Bacharach/David song (recorded by Gene Pitney) that was written for the film but not used. Good post, Kimberly.

I’ve been interested in this one ever since hearing the great Bacharach/David song (recorded by Gene Pitney) that was written for the film but not used.

]]> by: Bob http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2886 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:02:41 +0100 http://cinebeats.blogsome.com/2009/09/02/the-fool-killer-1965/#comment-2886 Good post, Kimberly. I've been interested in this one ever since hearing the great Bacharach/David song (recorded by Gene Pitney) that was written for the film but not used. Good post, Kimberly.

I’ve been interested in this one ever since hearing the great Bacharach/David song (recorded by Gene Pitney) that was written for the film but not used.

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