Beatles still rock, romp at the Apollo
The motion picture some see as foreshadowing the lively style of MTV music videos was the Beatles’ first movie, and it’s showing at downtown Peoria’s nonprofit Apollo Theater on Saturday, August 22.
Starring John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, the 90-minute “day in the life” of the Fab Four, circa 1964, was nominated for two Oscars. It was the first feature film directed by Richard Lester, who went on to direct the Beatles’ “Help!” plus “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “The Three Musketeers,” two movies in the Christopher Reeve series of “Superman” films and other movies.
Longtime Beatles producer George Martin supervised the music, which includes “She Loves You,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “I Should Have Known Better” and others in addition to the title tune.
Showtime is at 7 p.m., and the suggested donation is $5 and $4 for kids, students and seniors. For details call (309) 673-4343.
