I loved the film. Very romantic, very cute.
But I loved it even more 3/4 of the way through when Lucy stopped by Barry's computer store with the orange tree.
I'm pretty sure that the store was called 'OK Computers', a homage (I hope) to Radiohead's seminal album OK Computer. Barry must be a fan, so why he was singing Bread at karaoke is beyond me ;)
Anyone else notice this?
You're absolutely right. We put that in because I love Radiohead. But why is it a problem if Barry sung Bread too? I'm a huge music fan and what's so hard about liking Bread & Radiohead--Jon Sherman
shareHi. I'm hoping you're the real Jon Sherman or I might look like a complete idiot here.
I love Radiohead too that's why I could not ignore the name of the computer store. I always wondered why no-one else has paid homage to Radiohead like that before. It's really subtle, not as blatant as having a huge Radiohead poster on your wall (High Fidelity) or showing half a Radiohead sticker in your shot (School of Rock).
Naming the store OK Computer was a really smart and touching gesture.
I don't mind Bread myself but there seems to be such a huge gulf between them and Radiohead, stylistically at least. But then it wouldn't quite work if Barry was up there on stage singing Creep or Paranoid Android. Radiohead and romantic comedies just wouldn't get along. They tend to soundtrack really tense/sad moments.
No, I'm the real Jon Sherman. I really enjoy coming to this web site and seeing people write nice things about my film because I don't think it got the release it deserved.
As far as Bread goes, I have an amazing music supervisor named Michael Hill who suggested that song. We were already using that Beach Boys song at the end of the film and that song even though it was written in the early '70's felt fresh and new to me. The Bread song comes from the aame era and it had a similar timeless quality to it. Plus, you're right, I wanted it to be upbeat abd catchy given its place at the end of the film. Thanks so much for writing back--JS
Ah! The real John Sherman. What a relief.
I think the use of Bread is more unusual. So many films use The Beach Boys in their soundtrack it's become rather redundant.
I also liked the use of Zero 7 in the film, a band who also have a Radiohead connection - no matter how obtuse it may be. It a really languid song and fit in well with that point of the story because the audience isn't too sure who Lucy is with at that point but the song and the image of her looking summery with her orange tree gave a good indication.
I was a bit surprised, when I came onto this site, to see that '..Lucy' was released in 2002. I'm from South Africa and the film was only released here a few months ago. A bit late but I'm glad to have had the opportunity to see it.
Thanks for your reply - Alex
Can someone tell me the name of the song that played at the end of the movie? It was very pretty!
Thanks! :)
Hello there the "real" Jon Sherman. This is your favorite key grip of all time.
Hope you are doing well, it was such a pleasure working with such an upbeat and enthusiastic director as yourself.
We all had a lot of fun filming "Lucy" and are all in agreement that it didn't get its due, for whatever reason. But I have my DVD and I'm proud of whats on it. All the best Jon....
Tom
When I saw this thread, I was sure you were referring to the karaoke bar scene. Once Barry leaves the stage and they are talking, I could have sworn I heard "Creep" or something sounding very much like it pleaying in the background. Am I hearing things?
shareNot sure. Don't remember hearing it.
Will have to re-watch the movie to see if this is the case.
But yeah, the name of the computer store “OK Computers” is a more blatant reference to Radiohead.