ELECTRIC DREAMS / The BEST Movie Love Story...You Haven't Seen
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- They’ll be together in Electric Dreams
ELECTRIC DREAMS...When it comes to hidden gems, this movie is on the top of the list. Coming out in 1984, Electric Dreams came and went from movie theaters without much fanfare but it found an audience on home video and cable, where it went to live on in the hearts of those who managed to catch it.
Lenny Von Dohlen and Virginia Madsen play Miles and Madeline and Bud Court plays Edgar, Miles' talking computer with artificial intelligence. After a freak accident, the computer comes to life and soon Miles and Madeline both find themselves falling in love with Madeline, the cellist playing next door neighbor. But who will win her heart?
Electric Dreams is a real, unique treat of a film and it also has a fantastic soundtrack, with original music by Giorgio Moroder, featuring Culture Club (Love is Love, The Dream), phillip oakey (Together in Electric Dreams) and Jeff Lynne (Video!).
Soundtrack Playlist - bit.ly/3jt6VQQ
Interview w/ Lenny Von Dohlen and Virginia Madsen - bit.ly/3pZRsd8
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Honestly, the way I interpreted the fight between Moles and Edgar was that Edgar was jealous that Moles was spending all his time with Madeline and less time with Edgar. Edgar believes he's in love with Madeline, but he's also very in love with Moles. This is explicitly stated when he's doing his love calculations, ME + MOLES = LOVE. And he ends up giving Madeline over to Moles because he loves him.
Like, it was very bold and ahead of its time for a movie to feature a computer that is explicitly bisexual
Interesting after seeing lots of homophobia surrounding sam smith's controversial "I'm not hear to make friends" music video and some overly s3xual stuff happening at world pride in Sydney...
and how he says the song is dedicated to the “ones” he loves at the very end..
As many times as I've watched this movie (and I mean MANY times), I never caught that. I think that you're onto something there. Good catch!
Yes! I believe Edgar likes both of them. I think he did love Madeline too as they connected over the music. The equations at the end read to me like Edgar can’t really understand/rationalize only loving one of them, because if he and miles love Madeline… then don’t they all love each other?
YEAAAHHH 🫶🫶🫶
True that Edgar calls Miles Moles, but in the very end, just before Edgar pops his screen - he calls him Miles, as in "So long Miles".
I like that it really is a love triangle with Edgar liking Moles in the end a little too. And there’s a couple scenes where Edgar and Moles are “old married couple” or “man and mistress” vibes.
Especially in that scene when Edgar calls miles at his job, very much man and mistress vibes then
One of my favorite movies that I stumbled across when I worked in a video store and Immediately knew it was going to be a hidden gem in my opinion And the natural beauty of Madeline was a cherry on top
The actor Lenny Von Dohlen who played miles Harding just died on Tuesday July 5th 2022 at age 63
I have met Steve Baron twice
I love Electric Dreams so much. Its music & artist, digital animation, great actors. One of my list of movies that I watch when I need a lift of spirits.
Yeah, definitely ahead of it’s time. I think that’s one of the reasons it’s still beloved today. Always puts a smile on my face.
and now Edgar is a bisexual objectum icon
Appreciate the attention you've given to this film. My dad loved this movie too; I managed to find him a VHS copy several years back. The last Moles/Edgar scene tugs at my heartstrings every time, and I love love love that final song they go out on.
Hey, that’s kind of you to say! And I love that song at the end too. It’s such a heartwarming send off. Perfect 👍
I was about 9 or 10 when I saw this movie on cable.... Probably on HBO. I only remembered three things from it... 1) the computer calling him Moles, 2) the computer playing classical music and 3) I remembered loving the song at the end of the film, but all I could recall was the melody of the line "together in electric dreams." I am just now rediscovering this film thanks to knowing where to look on the internet, and I'm a little surprised at how well it holds up today....and how good the soundtrack is.
The story was very forward thinking... Perhaps Edgar ended up in the cloud!
Cool. I love rediscovering movies from my youth. It’s even better when they still hold up lol. Very forward thinking, I agree. The movie has a good heart, which I think has kept in alive in the minds of people.
I'm a massive horror movie buff - but this film is in my top ten...I've seen it dozens of times, and I'm not afraid to say that I always shed Manly Tears.
It’s great! And yeah, like that moment at the end with Edgar and Madeline (and that music). It’s really affecting
this movie is SO good I cried way more than I should have but im definitely gonna watch it again lol
Just what I needed!! An 80s romance I haven’t seen before, my fav!!! ☺️☺️☺️ now I have something new to watch! Hehe
Cool! It’s a real treat. I think you’re going to love it 😃
Fair warning? It's not a very diverse movie and I don't think the LGBTQ is represented at all.
This movie requires no warnings. And perhaps it doesn’t contain those elements you speak of because it doesn’t have a need to, as it’s a love story between two straight people. But Edgar may be bisexual for all we know. Who knows?
@@trhansen3244 LGBTQ is well represented among the cast and the creative team. :)
@@alanpolonsky I'll have my assistant look into it. There should be no less than 40% representation.
Great job Adam!!! =) I forgot this movie!! Great soundtrack by Giorgio Moroder and Virginia Madsen is Beautiful!!
Thank you! And I agree. The music and the movie still hold up.
just watched the film here on youtube. Its amazing.
Right on!
I discovered this movie in '86 on a Blockbuster shelf. It was just before Cable started spamming over the air. Being a 16 year old computer dork, I had to try it. The movie was ok. The music, though... I'll always remember this movie for the music. Thanks for the nostalgia!
Only 337 likes on this is criminal! Great video about a great movie
I loved this movie, along with Wargames. They made me want to be a computer programmer.
I FUCKING LOVE ELECTRIC DREAMS ITS MY NEW FAVORITE MOVIE IVE TOLD ALL MY FRIENDS ABOTU IT
I love that your generation is discovering this film. They advertised it a lot when it came out. But it wasn't a wide releasee. After its theatrical release, it became hard to see. It was originally released the weekend before Purple Rain and forget it. Nobody saw Electric Dreams after Purple Rain came out. I was in college, 21 years old and loved ELO since the mid-70's. I got to see it, finally on video, eventually. I think the music rights slowed that down.
I got to your channel finding electric dreams info (a movie I love by the way). By the end of your video I thought: "wow, this is a really nice video, great edition, quality, script and performance". So now I'm a suscriber with many videos to see from you. Greetings from Mexico.
Thanks, Juan. Greetings.
I saw this movie on cable TV way back in 1986 cuz I seen the pre views on TV and I waited when it came on and from the moment it started I liked this movie and even more as it progressed it just got funnier and romantic adventurous and some parts even made me cry it been one of my mega favorite movies of all time truly magical it's a masterpiece of film it came out at a time when movies had Heart and soul and the actors were so perfect in every way. This movie was done with alot of love and care it's wonderful that movies like Electric Dreams were made at the right moment and time its part of a magical decade the 80s what a classic I wish it would become available in the U.S.A. I recently watched it again on CZcams and it just brought me wonderful memories of a much more simpler time this movie is Timeless luv it.
I have it on Vudu and have a Canadian DVD copy. Found import copy of the soundtrack on vinyl at Half Price Books about 8 years ago for a $1.00.
I actually watched and loved this movie, when I was a kid in the 80s. Great movie still.
I watched it over and over when I was a kid lol
Great addition to your collection! I love this film. I thought I was the only one who knew it existed.
There’s a lot of fans out there. Just have to find em
Great synopsis; you really nailed it Adam. I saw this movie when it was played in theaters. I searched for a copy for years and finally found a dvd in English with middle eastern subtitles. about 15 years ago. No longer have it but I still love this movies. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Yeah, it’s a rare gem and still kind of hard to get your hands on a physical copy. Must’ve been great to see it on the theater! The version I used for the video was taken from mgm hd. You probably saw the water mark in the top corner lol
I saw it as a little girl on cable when it was called cablevision, and I am watching it now... so there😁
Cablevision…sounds so 80s 😃 love it
I liked this Electric Dreams, I have it as a MP4 file, maybe I'll watch it again.
Awesome 👏
I grew up watching this movie often and recently revisited it a couple of years ago after a long hiatus. I *love* this movie!
It is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay ahead of its time with respect to what computers would eventually be able to do - something that just blew my mind watching it in 2020 and remembering how things were in 1984. How did they know?!
I have always loved the soundtrack. Jeff Lynne's "Let it Run" is one of my all-time fav. songs. And I know that this movie what inspired me to want to learn the cello. The super-sad cello piece that plays when Madeline meets Edgar is again one my of all-time fav. pieces of music.
Brilliant in every way - awesome you did a video on it :)
Always great to come back to this movie. It still holds up. I love the soundtrack too and that cello piece you mentioned is heartbreaking.
It’s great that the movie inspired you to take up to cello. I love how movie have that kind of power
Thanks for doing such a brilliant, articulate & engaging tribute to this absolute gem of a movie, love story, audio/visual masterpiece.
I really was emotionally moved & inspired by watching this film recently and totally agree with you. Thanks for reminding us. Your style of video is refreshing and warm. Hope to see more whenever you’re able.
Thanks! Nice to see you in the comment section again, Vaniel. This is the kind of movie that transcends time and place. Sweet and moving.
Edgar reminds me of T-800 in Terminator 2; they both "died" in the end.
Interesting comparison 🤔
Shoutout to my instagram friend for showing me this. Such a good movie. I showed it to my bf and now like 8 other ppl have seen it, our army is expanding.
Oh I have seen it i was 21 when it came out in 1984 it,s one of my all time favorites I never get tired of this classic
Love this movie!
I want to add something hidden deeper in the movie. It's about Miles's Earthquake brick. Edgar figures out his brick! He does so in the dream sequence he has. This is Edgar's dream!
But this information never gets to Miles! Edgar does try to tell Miles that he has been working on it. But Miles ignores him really. You would think if a sentient super computer is trying to tell you about the creation you have been working on, that you would listen?
I liked the movie. But I can't stop thinking about the realization that Miles never got the brick done with Edgar's help.
This movie used to come on cable TV all the time. I love it.
Love this movie. It came out about the time I was getting involved in computer science. Minuet in G and Madsen - I loved them both.
Fantastic sound track
Movie way ahead of its time.. the creators had a very good clue where destiny of mankind was going to go
Great tribute, and I agree with everything you said.
Loved the movie and the soundtrack. Somehow I missed it in theaters in '84 but found it the following year on cable. Was very info computers myself, so that made me enjoy it more, though I had to suspend disbelief a lot.
Lenny von Dohlen really did have great chemistry with Virginia Madsen, which is even more impressive when you learn Lenny was gay. Too bad he passed away at a fairly young age (63) last year.
Bad news the leading actor Lenny Von Dohlen who played miles Harding just recently died on Tuesday July 5th 2022 at age 63 from a long time illness according to his manager
I had no idea. That’s terrible
Such a beautiful film which your video summarises perfectly. Found myself nodding along with everything you said. Like I was reading the lines from the same book. It has that magic which can’t be forced and only happens occasionally. And when it does it’s a thing to be cherished.
Hey, Paul. Time just seems to make this movie better. The older it gets, the more classic it becomes
@@EverydayTape couldn’t agree more. It’s a wonderful slice of the 80’s and each viewing I find myself loving it more. It’s filmed/directed so expertly. I especially love the tear when it drops onto the circuit board, the firework scene, when Miles has a little glance before he kisses Madeline, and THAT duet. Which leaves me with a ridiculous smile. The music creates an amazing feeling and works so well with the visuals. And Edgar’s development is handled so well. Just so much to appreciate in many scenes and in your video. Which I love. So glad I came across it as it’s one of the best I’ve seen on CZcams and I’m looking forward to viewing your previous and upcoming ones as well
It helped me realize that I was in love ❤️ with my first ❤, she is still the one I love ,
I'll have to check this movie out. For me, Real Men (1987) is a hidden gem.
I love Real Men! That movie was way ahead of its time. Great chemistry between Belushi and Ritter, too.
@@EverydayTape Agreed! They were a good team. I just subscribed to your channel today. Looking forward to your Captain Ron and Defending Your Life videos. All these movies are great
Excellent!
I have seen the movie.
i think your voice is pretty fricking awesome for videos and commentary of this sort!
Really??? Awesome 😎
One of the few Rom Coms I love. Got to find a copy of this. So you say you can find it if you know where to look, where should I start???
The movie is on CZcams for free but I’d love to get it on blu ray
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As a film nerd, I've actually seen this. And probably a lot more you've never seen
I have this small collection of DVDs that my old DVD player could not play. I bought a Blu/DVD player through Amazon for S90 an LG brand, that plays all region format, plus many other capabilities.. Ordered Electric Dreams at the same time. It came from a Amazon store in UK with no shipping (prime member) for routine shipping. Wish I had bought the new player already. Solves the DVD region problem. Many brands are available. Hope this is helpful.
It is 👍 thank you!
I don't why they deleted the seven eleven scene and 1984 version is longer
Just want to say as of now it’s on Tubi.
Really?!
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Yep and good news, as far as I can tell it steams with the original songs.
@@TNTITAN well there's this upload too: czcams.com/video/JhjyTE0f6tY/video.html
why do you pronounce triangle as triANgles
Ok Madelyn was super into moles like he really didn’t have to do much
Yeah lol you make a good point. But I love it anyway! I hope you dug it too 😃
Yea just funny how he was like how do I keep her I’ll get an ai to write a song and she was already into him but she kept saying you wrote me music so then he was super worried about it. But yes super good movie you have great movie taste! Have you seen boyfriend school sort of cheesy but so good
For sure, it’s funny how Moles keeps digging himself deeper and deeper lol but it’s great you checked it out and liked it 👍 I haven’t heard of boyfriend school but I like cheesy so I’m willing to give it a shot.
I checked out Boyfriend School. The funny thing is, I had seen once before. It must have been a long time ago though but I had a vague memory of a Steve Gutenberg movie where he was bald and then had hair. Oh yeah, and the name Lobo lol. Good movie. And a good 80s time capsule.
@@EverydayTape haha 😆 yeah it’s one of my favorite movies just so funny and perfect 80s style romance! 🤩