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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Todd Haynes’ Bob Dylan film, ‘I’m Not There’

8/8/07, 4:52 pm EST

Photo: Bob Dylan

Sometimes, life is good: Last night Rolling Stone got an exclusive screening of the new Todd Haynes film I’m Not There in which six actors portray Bob Dylan. We’re pretty much sworn to secrecy, but can’t resist giving you a few highlights:

• Cate Blanchett as Dylan, meeting Brian Jones at a party and calling the Rolling Stones a “groovy covers band,” then screaming “play your old stuff” at a statue of Jesus Christ alongside David Cross as Allen Ginsberg.

• Christian Bale as the late-’70s born-again Dylan, sermonizing about Christ and delivering the hidden Dylan gospel classic “Pressing On,” from Saved, sung by John Doe.

• My Morning Jacket’s Jim James’ heartbreaking rendition of the basement tapes chestnut “Goin’ to Acapulco” in full Rolling Thunder Review white face.

• Sonic Youth’s brilliant version of the unreleased Dylan classic “I’m Not There” from the basement tapes session that plays during the closing credits.

Photo: Persson/Redferns/Retna


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sasha brinkova | 12/10/2007, 4:15 pm EST

Contrary to popular belief, the end of the year is one of the best times to look for, awesome descion

sasha brinkova | 12/10/2007, 4:15 pm EST

Contrary to popular belief, the end of the year is one of the best times to look for, awesome descion

KB | 11/25/2007, 5:00 pm EST

I’ve been waiting for someone to disect Dylan into all his totally diverse segments for closer examination. but fans lets not forget that there is but one almighty Bob.

Betty | 11/24/2007, 2:01 pm EST

Gear up for grub with a tripleheader of pigskin, including a meeting of brothers in Dallas. Everybody knows it’s been a rough year for her, but find out who else had issues

Jennifer | 11/22/2007, 3:54 pm EST

Gear up for grub with a tripleheader of pigskin, including a meeting of brothers in Dallas. Everybody knows it’s been a rough year for her, but find out who else had issues

Jennifer | 11/22/2007, 3:54 pm EST

Gear up for grub with a tripleheader of pigskin, including a meeting of brothers in Dallas. Everybody knows it’s been a rough year for her, but find out who else had issues

James | 11/22/2007, 8:06 am EST

Gear up for grub with a tripleheader of pigskin, including a meeting of brothers in Dallas. Everybody knows it’s been a rough year for her, but find out who else had issues

Jeremy | 11/15/2007, 2:08 pm EST

Go to Bonnaroo this year, most likely My Morning Jacket will be there. Watch them and they will melt your mind…. thats a promise.

MeB | 10/18/2007, 1:35 pm EST

Can’t wait to see the film, I’ve loved everything Todd Haynes has done. And I’m sure the REAL Robert Zimmerman had a comment NOT!

Glenn | 10/15/2007, 10:36 am EST

hopefully this movie can be interpreted ambiguously, simply because i hate having that universal theme shoved down my throat. you can never be too artsy for this long-time Dylan fanatic

Dustin | 10/4/2007, 5:57 pm EST

Jim James, for all of you people out there who don’t know, is one of the greatest singer alive today. AKA “The Voice of Jesus”

Dustin | 10/4/2007, 5:56 pm EST

Jim James, for all of you people out there who don’t know, is one of the greatest singer alive today. AKA “The Voice of Jesus”

Florence | 9/5/2007, 5:04 pm EST

I found a lot useful info. Thanks.0

Jacqui | 8/30/2007, 3:34 am EST

Antony from Antony and the Johnsons has done a cover of Knockin’ on Heavans door for the movie

twistingbacchus | 8/21/2007, 12:44 pm EST

Who the hell is Jim James?

Robert Zimmerman | 8/21/2007, 11:25 am EST

Christian Bale?
He’s prettier than Cate Balanchett! Don’t get me wrong, I love Christian’s work..but did they really have to get a guy named “Christian” to play me during my born-again era?
Anyway, I’m sure this film will tank.
Go see Superbad…that shit is funny!
-Robert

tim hardin | 8/9/2007, 8:57 pm EST

didn’t they open up for bob dylan
and his band reccently?

molarkey | 8/9/2007, 7:55 pm EST

hey tim, look up “my morning jacket”
one of my favorite bands.

tim hardin | 8/9/2007, 7:24 pm EST

who is this jim james person?

Phil Ochs | 8/9/2007, 5:52 pm EST

i want Ned Beatty to play me, too.

Evan's mom | 8/9/2007, 5:26 pm EST

so, you’re telling me jim james is in this movie? is that seriously what you’re telling me? that jim james is in the bob dylan biopic? oh my god, this is the greatest movie ever

Lester Bangs | 8/9/2007, 2:17 pm EST

The real question is why the role of Greil Marcus is played by Ned Beatty.

marnr67 | 8/9/2007, 2:11 pm EST

u bastards! im so jealous!

bus driver tim | 8/9/2007, 1:39 pm EST

absolutley no one even comes close!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One Fish Two Fish | 8/9/2007, 1:36 pm EST

This sounds really cool, I can’t wait to see it. Thanks for the heads up RS.

trembling bunbury | 8/9/2007, 12:08 pm EST

Full soundtrack listing is on

http://www.vinylfevertampa .com/

it is fucking amazing!

toodles | 8/9/2007, 12:00 pm EST

is jim in the movie singing ? anyone?

toodles | 8/9/2007, 12:00 pm EST

is jim in the movie singing ? anyone?

redwildgoose | 8/9/2007, 11:22 am EST

Something came out from this movie, because I remember Cate Blanchett as Dylan, a good copy, but her cheekbones go on forever. A big distraction. Oh, it was the scene where Dylan meets Alan Ginsberg for the first time, driving down the highway,Dylan’s in his limo and Ginsberg is on a motor scooter. Of course I want to see this movie!!!

mr. blues | 8/9/2007, 11:04 am EST

The worst film of the year will be ACROSS THE UNIVERSE, and this will actually be worse, but, NOONE will see it.

HEY HEY | 8/9/2007, 9:24 am EST

GENIUS Totally fucking Brilliant!!

cure58 | 8/9/2007, 5:11 am EST

When will “Eat the Document” be released??? Anybody know???

neaL | 8/9/2007, 2:39 am EST

Jim James is friggin wonderful. MMJ rocks, but his solo acoustic stuff is pure beauty.

neaL | 8/9/2007, 2:39 am EST

Jim James is friggin wonderful. MMJ rocks, but his solo acoustic stuff is pure beauty.

barefootboy | 8/9/2007, 12:41 am EST

To Nmar & others I ask, Why Shouldnt this be good? Who else, more than any other Musician in the last 50 years has “worn” more Stylistic Faces. Protest Rally Folkie, Jet Set Pop Star, Basement Roots Rocker, Country Singer, Actor-Filmaker, Gypsy General, Born Again Christian, DeadHead, Bluesman, Jazzbo Crooner. Why not enlist half a dozen talented actors to portray one of Dylans many personalities. Im glad this film’s in the hands of such a maverick as Todd Haynes. Who else would you rather see direct, Taylor Hackford?

Nmar | 8/8/2007, 10:52 pm EST

As much of a Dylan fan as I am, and despite the fact that the the acting talent in this film is impressive, This can’t be good.

Anonymous | 8/8/2007, 9:40 pm EST

at least give us a rating

Markus | 8/8/2007, 8:05 pm EST

For some reason, it keeps putting spaces in the URL. Anyway, just copy and paste the URL in the address bar and eliminate the spaces before sending.

Markus | 8/8/2007, 8:00 pm EST

Sorry, let me try that again:
www.youtube.com/watch?v =UxO6m_yz8cE

Markus | 8/8/2007, 7:42 pm EST

There’s only been one trailer released so far, and it doesn’t really show or tell you much about the movie except that it’s about Bob Dylan and that it’s “conceptual.” Anyway it’s on You Tube; here’s a link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxO6m_ yz8cE

Kid Tiger | 8/8/2007, 7:41 pm EST

I knew there was a reason MMJ opened those few shows this year

Bangers-N-Mash | 8/8/2007, 6:59 pm EST

Screenings… hints.. WHERE IS A TRAILER? It’s about 3 months until this movie comes out, and I still haven;t seen a trailer. i am so freakin’ psyched! Oscar nods maybe for some? hmmm?

Syd Barrett | 8/8/2007, 6:53 pm EST

Sounds like shit, like Haynes’ other movies…

scoobysnack | 8/8/2007, 6:43 pm EST

“Who lives longer: the man who takes heroin for two years and dies, or the man who lives on roast beef, water, and potatoes till ninety-five? One passes his twenty-four months in eternity. All the years of the beef-eater are lived only in time.”

nathan | 8/8/2007, 6:01 pm EST

Was it good?

wayne | 8/8/2007, 5:45 pm EST

all you had to say was Jim James

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