Making The Monkees (2007)

Overview and Background
"Making the Monkees" is a 2007 film that offers an in-depth check out the production, increase, and fall of the well-known 1960s pop rock band, The Monkees. The documentary, directed by Alan Byron, approaches the band's story with raw detail, analyzing the genius marketing method and produced nature that highlighted the band's career. The film is a gold mine of archival video footage, behind-the-scenes interviews with the band members, and a detailed evaluation of the cultural zeitgeist that the Monkees embodied.

Casting and Formation
The movie begins by highlighting the unusual formation of the band, which was a reverse-engineered idea by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider, who had the intent of developing an American Beatles for their television program. The filmmakers wanted a band that might act, as well as develop catchy pop tunes. This resulted in an open casting call, drawing musicians and actors from all over. Eventually, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith were selected. They were schooled in funny by actor-director James Frawley, groomed to be television stars, not simply musicians.

Success and Controversy
"Making the Monkees" then moves into the band's meteoric increase to fame, selling millions of records worldwide. Nevertheless, this success was steeped in debate. The Monkees dealt with criticism for not playing their own instruments on their records, a scandal called the 'Monkee Business.' It caused an id among the band members, captured in the film, developing a paradox of being both a genuine band and a TV fiction. In reaction, the band defended and effectively got innovative control for their third album, 'Headquarters.'.

The Downfall
The movie does not avoid documenting the downhill journey of the band. After the laborious battle for innovative control, stress installed within the band. Integrated with their waning popularity, internal disputes resulted in Peter Tork's departure, followed by Michael Nesmith leaving not long after. The show was cancelled after its 2nd season, and the band formally disbanded in 1971.

Conclusion: Impact and Legacy
"Making the Monkees" concludes by checking out the band's long lasting influence on popular culture. Even though they were conceived as an imaginary band, their music continues to resonate with fans old and new. The band set a precedent for creating music bands with cross-media appeal, a trend that continues to this day with TV shows developing imaginary bands. Post-breakup, The Monkees would reunite multiple times over the decades for tours and taping sessions, showing the remaining power of their music and appeal.

In summary, "Making the Monkees" is a detailed tale of how a fictional band for a tv show ended up being a cultural feeling of the 60s. It examines the band's formation, their battle for credibility, and their lasting legacy while using an unique view into the molding of an international pop feeling. The movie confirms that even in their creation, the Monkees had reached for and found something real-- they were truly a band, regardless of the non-traditional way they were assembled.

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