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Bros: After the Screaming Stops
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Joe Pearlman
  • David Soutar
Produced byLeo Pearlman[1]
Starring
CinematographyNat Hill
Edited byWilliam Gilbey
Music by
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 22 September 2018 (2018-09-22) (Austin)
  • 9 November 2018 (2018-11-09) (United Kingdom)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office£13,248[3]

Bros: After the Screaming Stops is a 2018 documentary film about the English pop band Bros consisting of twins Matt and Luke Goss. It documents the rise and fall, relationship, rehearsals and preparation for the sell-out reunion shows at London's O2 Arena, scheduled to start 19 August 2017. The show marks 28 years to the day since their last performance.[4] The film is a British venture produced by Fulwell 73, with Lorton Entertainment and XYZ Films serving as distributors. It is also in association with BBC Music.[2]

Directed by Joe Pearlman and David Soutar, and produced by Leo Pearlman. After the Screaming Stops had its European premiere as part of the 2018 BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018 and given a limited release with all showing selling out in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2018.[5][6] The film was also released on home media on 12 November peaking at #1 on the Official Music Video Chart and had been on the chart for 24 consecutive weeks.[7] The film won Moment of the Year at the 2019 BBC Radio & Music Awards, and also won a National Film Award for Best Documentary.

Synopsis

On 5 October 2016 Bros had announced that they were reforming for a one-off concert at The O2 Arena in London.[8] Tickets for the concert had sold out in seven seconds and was the fastest sell-out in history for any Live Nation show at The O2.[9][10] The film follows Matt and Luke Goss as they set out three weeks before their London reunion shows, after not playing together since Wembley Stadium in 1989, and the band breaking up more than two decades ago.[11]

"I am very proud to be making this music documentary, and lucky enough to be able to film my journey in this crazy world we call the music industry, it has already been quite the ride, but long may it continue!."

- Matt Goss[12]

The title of the film is taken from a question posed to the brothers by Irish television presenter Terry Wogan during a 1990 interview, "Have you guys thought, what you gonna do when that screaming stops?".[13][14]

Production

Development

"I'm looking forward to introduce the real me to my fans and have the wonderful opportunity to see this documentary become the definitive truth on mine and my brother’s worlds coming together to bring the most vibrant Bros show to date, to the big screen."

- Luke Goss[12]

On 26 June 2017, Fulwell 73 Productions announced that a feature documentary following the pop band Bros was in production.[12] Produced by Leo Pearlman, Heather Greenwood as co-producer and Gina Powell as creative producer. The film was financed by Julian Bird at Lorton Entertainment.[12] It took around six-months from inception to complete the documentary, including discussions, filming and 10-weeks of editing.[15]

Filming

After the Screaming Stops was shot for around twelve weeks in 2017, from May to mid-August, with the first scene recorded at Matt's home in Las Vegas. During the interview process, an individual interview took over five hours.[16][17] The production staff used various past recordings of Bros on the documentary, with interviews and concert footage briefly featured.

Music

After the Screaming Stops: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
David Rowntree & Ian Arber  · Songs by Bros
Released25 January 2019 (2019-01-25)[18]
Recorded2017-18
Genre
Length36:38
LabelLakeshore
Ian Arber chronology
Redcon-1 (Soundtrack)
(2018) 		After the Screaming Stops: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(2019)
Bros chronology
I Owe You Nothing: The Best of Bros
(2011) 		After the Screaming Stops
(2019)

Composers David Rowntree and Ian Arber along with Michelle De Vries as music supervisor were in charge of the film's music and score. De Vries had previously collaborated with both directors Pearlman and Soutar. The soundtrack itself has only a few Bros tracks on the film, instead focusing more on the band's relationship.[19] Some examples of pre-recorded tracks used in the film are "The Wanderer" by Dion, "Funky Broadway Parts 1 & 2" by Dyke and the Blazers, "Move" by Jess & James and "Brother" by Kodaline. Due to the twins having being influenced by funk and soul when growing up.[19] These tracks are heard in the film but not included in the commercial release. For the score Korg and Fairlight synthesizer sounds were also used for a slight 80s atmosphere.[19]

In addition to the musical score, the soundtrack contains previously unreleased recordings by Bros, including a track from their live O2 Arena performance in August 2017.[20] After the Screaming Stops: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released worldwide by Lakeshore Records on 25 January 2019, on digital download and announced by Lakeshore Records on various social media including Twitter,[21][22] four months after the film's debut in September 2018.[23][2][24] It is the first soundtrack to include Bros (the subject of the film). The score was mixed by Richard Addis at Halo Post Production and highlights both Luke and Matt's story.[19] The soundtrack album debuted at #28 on the Official UK Soundtrack Chart on 1 February 2019.[25]

Soundtrack

The original score for the film and Bros tracks:[26][27]

After the Screaming Stops (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Two Worlds Collide"David Rowntree & Ian Arber3:04
2."H.O.M.E."David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:03
3."The Thinking Man’s Reality Show"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:45
4."After The Screaming Stops"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:28
5."The Illusion of Pyros"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:11
6."The Philosophy of Fools"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:48
7."We Don't Have The Time Rome Had"David Rowntree & Ian Arber4:48
8."The End of Bros?"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:49
9."20 Times Bitten"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:23
10."Full of Light"David Rowntree & Ian Arber4:13
11."The Genesis of New Beginnings"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:40
12."Two Rectangles, One Fortress"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:11
13."When Will I Be Famous?, Live at the O2," (2017; previously unreleased from Push)Nicky Graham, Tom Watkins3:17
14."Garden of Forgiveness" (previously unreleased)Bros3:56
Total length:36:38

Release

The world premiere was screened out of competition on 22 September 2018 at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.[28][29] The European premiere took place at the BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018.[30] On 9 January 2019 it was announced that the documentary would have a screening at the Prince Charles Cinema on 28 February 2019 due to public request.[31][32]

Marketing

HMV in Oxford Street where Bros attended a signing for the film.[33]

The official social media accounts including Twitter and Instagram promoted the documentary posting pictures and exclusive videos. On 5 September 2018 the official trailer was released on the film's YouTube account.[34][2] On 14 October 2018, Bros were at HMV’s flagship store in Oxford Street, London, signing copies of the DVD sleeves prior to the film's release.[35]

On 12 October 2018, the British Board of Film Classification announced that the film would receive a 15 certificate rating.[36]

Home media

After The Screaming Stops was released worldwide on widescreen by digital download, DVD (region 2) and Blu-ray on 12 November 2018, distributed by Spirit Entertainment and Lorton Distribution.[37][2] The DVD and Blu-ray disc extra features include dinner with Bros, Luke choosing kit, Matt choosing guitar, an interview with ex-Bros bassist Craig Logan and trailer.[38]

The film debuted at #1 on the UK Official Music Video Chart on 18 November 2018, replacing Whitney by Whitney Houston, based on sales of DVDs and other physical formats.[39]

The documentary film is set to be released in the United States via home entertainment and Video on demand (VOD) channels on 28 May 2019.[40]

Broadcast

In the United Kingdom, After the Screaming Stops was first broadcast on British television channel BBC Four and BBC Four HD simulcast at 10:00pm on 23 December 2018, around six weeks after the documentary's limited cinema release.[41] The documentary was initially watched by more than 250,000 viewers, but later becomes one of the 2018 Christmas television highlights due to its popularity on BBC iPlayer.[42] Due to the interest, it was aired again in January 2019 on BBC Two.[43]

Reception

Box office

As of 29 November 2018, Bros: After The Screaming Stops with a limited release, grossed £13,248 in the United Kingdom from 24 screens in its opening weekend, for a total gross of £13,248.[44]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 9 reviews.[45] The Sunday Times film critic Edward Porter described it as "Some of their remarks are unintentionally hilarious, giving us Spinal Tap by way of Smash Hits, yet the duo are ultimately lovable, and the film makes you poignantly aware of how testing their lives have been", giving it a rating of 4/5 stars.[46] Allan Hunter, writing for Screen International, said, "This documentary offers an access-all-areas pass during the countdown to the Bros reunion concert of 2017 but it can’t help but focus on the toxic relationship between siblings who sometimes make Cain And Abel seem like the best of chums. Initial interest may rest with nostalgic fans but there is a bigger story here with a wider emotional reach."[47] A review by film critic Mark Kermode said "They talk like they've been written by Christopher Guest...the film is really charming."[48]

Time Out gave it a rating of 3/5 stars, saying the documentary "captures these tensions with a candour rare in a pop doc." He added "The filmmakers try to make the drama of dredging up their demons worth it for the thrill of performing again. After sitting through 90 minutes of them rowing, though, you have to wonder whether Matt and Luke’s candour and participation were really worth it.".[49] Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw described it as a "bizarre and perhaps unintentionally gripping promo-doc about the stressful reunion of 80s boyband Bros", gaving it a rating of 3/5 stars.[50] For the Daily Star, Andy Lea wrote: "But in this touching and very funny film about last year's Bros reunion concert, Matt and Luke Goss don't seem in charge of a single shot. They rarely seem in control of themselves," giving it 4/5 stars.[51] For iNews, Adam Sherwin wrote "You don’t have to like Bros much to consider After the Screaming Stops, an unflinching document of the duo’s attempt to rebuild a relationship fractured after 30 years, one of greatest music films of all time," giving it 5/5 stars.[52]

Awards and nominations

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
BBC Radio & Music Awards 20 March 2019 Moment of the Year Bros: After the Screaming Stops Won [53]
British Academy Television Awards 12 May 2019 Specialist Factual Bros: After the Screaming Stops Nominated [54]
British Academy Television Craft Awards 28 April 2019 Director: Factual David Soutar, Joe Pearlman Nominated [55]
Editing: Factual William Gilbey Won
Fantastic Fest 25 September 2018 Audience Award Bros: After the Screaming Stops 3rd [56][57]
National Film Awards UK 27 March 2019 Best Documentary 2019 After the Screaming Stops Won [58]

Charts and certifications

Charts

Charts (2018-19) Peak
position 		Ref(s)
UK Official Music Video (OCC) 1 [59]
UK Official Soundtrack Albums (OCC) 28 [60]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Bros: After The Screaming Stops - THE TEAM
  2. ^ a b c d e Bros: After The Screaming Stops 5 September 2018 - Lorton Entertainment and Fulwell 73
  3. ^ BFI: Weekend 09-11 November 2018 UK box office report
  4. ^ Bros thank fans for support at O2 comeback show - BBC 20 August 2017
  5. ^ Hunter, Allan (19 October 2018). "'After The Screaming Stops': London Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  6. ^ AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS - London premiere: Wednesday 17 October 2018 18:15, BFI Southbank, NFT1
  7. ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 | 28 April 2019 - 04 May 2019
  8. ^ Bros brothers reunite for 30th anniversary concert | By Mark Savage | BBC Music reporter | 5 October 2016
  9. ^ LIVE NATION: BROS IS FASTEST-EVER O2 SELL-OUT | By IQ on 07 Oct
  10. ^ Bros reunion expands to full UK tour - BBC By Mark Savage | 7 October 2016
  11. ^ Funny/scary Bros documentary becomes surprise Christmas TV hit | BBC 28 December 2018
  12. ^ a b c d "Fulwell 73 Announce Bros Feature Documentary". fulwell73.com. 26 June 2017.
  13. ^ 'After The Screaming Stops': London Review - BY ALLAN HUNTER | BBC 19 OCTOBER 2018
  14. ^ Review: Bros: After the Screaming Stops drops the boys in at the deep end - theshiznit.co.uk
  15. ^ Joe Pearlman and David Soutar Discuss Their Award-Winning Documentary About Bros - 5 October 2018
  16. ^ Family, feuds and conkers: Director Joe Pearlman on how Bros gave him "documentary gold" - 3 January 2019
  17. ^ Joe Pearlman and David Soutar Discuss Their Award-Winning Documentary About Bros 5 October 2018
  18. ^ Music | Lakeshore Records - After The Screaming Stops (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by David Rowntree & Ian Arber
  19. ^ a b c d AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS by Michelle De Vries, 19 Oct 2018
  20. ^ Bros thank fans for support at O2 comeback show - 20 August 2017
  21. ^ Lakeshore Records (Twitter) - Soundtrack Out Now digitally worldwide
  22. ^ NEW SOUNDTRACKS: FRONTIER SERIES SCORE, BROS: AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS, HEATHERS VINYL + MORE! | JANUARY 25, 2019 FILM MUSIC DAILY STAFF
  23. ^ AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS | Fantastic Fest
  24. ^ Music | Lakeshore Records - After The Screaming Stops (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by David Rowntree & Ian Arber
  25. ^ Official Soundtrack Albums Chart - 1 February 2019 – 7 February 2019
  26. ^ Music | Lakeshore Records - After The Screaming Stops (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by David Rowntree & Ian Arber
  27. ^ After the Screaming Stops | filmmusicsite
  28. ^ Fantastic Fest Review: After the Screaming Stops | Austin Chronicle Sep 25, 2018
  29. ^ AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS | Fantastic Fest
  30. ^ “After the Screaming Stops” among docs at BFI London premiere | Realscreen
  31. ^ Bros : After The Screaming Stops by The Prince Charles Cinema
  32. ^ The Prince Charles Cinema Twitter
  33. ^ BROS HMV SIGNING - 14/10/2018
  34. ^ Bros: After the Screaming Stops - Official Trailer - YouTube
  35. ^ BROS HMV SIGNING - 14/10/2018
  36. ^ BROS: AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS (2018) - British Board of Film Classification
  37. ^ BROS: AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS (2018) - British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
  38. ^ Bros The Film - Did you know that the Bros After The...| Facebook
  39. ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 - 18 November 2018 – 24 November 2018
  40. ^ Bros Head to the U.S. in ‘After the Screaming Stops’ Doc Via Gravitas Ventures | Variety.com
  41. ^ Bros: After the Screaming Stops - Duration 87 mins | First shown: 10pm, 23 Dec 2018
  42. ^ "'Funny/scary' Bros documentary becomes surprise Christmas TV hit". BBC News. BBC. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  43. ^ Bros documentary to be shown on BBC Two after iPlayer success | evening express
  44. ^ BFI: Weekend 09-11 November 2018 UK box office report
  45. ^ "BROS: AFTER THE SCREAMING STOPS (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  46. ^ Film review: Bros: After the Screaming Stops - Edward Porter
  47. ^ Hunter, Allan (19 October 2018). "'After The Screaming Stops': London Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
  48. ^ Bros: After The Screaming Stops reviewed by Mark Kermode | 9 November 2018
  49. ^ Bros: After the Screaming Stops - Time Out, By: Alim Kheraj, Friday 2 November 2018
  50. ^ Bros: After the Screaming Stops review – cringe levels cranked up to 11, The Guardian - Peter Bradshaw, Fri 9 Nov 2018
  51. ^ Review: After The Screaming Stops - Bros doc is a hoot (2018), Daily Star.com
  52. ^ Bros: After The Screaming Stops – Goss breakdown is the best music film since This Is Spinal Tap: iNews Review Adam Sherwin
  53. ^ Winners 2019 | BBC Radio & Music Awards
  54. ^ BAFTA Television 2019: Nominations and Winners of the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards + British Academy Television Craft Awards | 28 March 2019
  55. ^ BAFTA Television 2019: Nominations and Winners of the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards + British Academy Television Craft Awards | 28 March 2019
  56. ^ FANTASTIC FEST 2018 ANNOUNCES THE FANTASTIC FEST AWARDS - Honoring a Select Crop of the Best Films of the Fest, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
  57. ^ Bros The Film: - ‘After The Screaming Stops to be placed 3rd in the @fantasticfest Audience Award!’.
  58. ^ National Film Awards UK 2019 | Read the winners list in full below | evening standard
  59. ^ Official Music Video Chart Top 50 - 18 November 2018 – 24 November 2018
  60. ^ Official Soundtrack Albums Chart - 1 February 2019 – 7 February 2019

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