The Night We Called It a Day (2. This is loosely based on events that occurred during Frank Sinatra's tour of Australia where, after referring to a female reporter as a "two- bit hooker" he was black- banned by the local unions. Sadly, what could have been an interesting look at a clash of cultures, values and strong- willed individuals descends into something resembling a comedy sketch put on by a country repertory company. Dennis Hopper does a stirling job as Sinatra, with very little directorial support. After a while you start to believe he is Ol' Blue Eyes. But virtually all the other characters are painted in the broad brush strokes of low farce. Joel Edgerton plays the hapless promoter as a dim- witted surfer with a tendency to fall over or get beaten up in every second scene. Portia de Rossi is so loathsome in her role as the maligned journalist that I found myself cheering for Sinatra and the mob for most of the movie. And, in a masterstroke of bizarre casting and makeup, David Field blithely appears on screen looking about as much like Bob Hawke as my mum. Moreover, he seems to have made a conscious decision not to even attempt Hawke's accent, nor any of his well known mannerisms. The overall effect is as if the producers had decided to cast Dame Edna Everage in the role and hope that no- one would notice. The Night We Called It a Day (2003) is an Australian film directed by Paul Goldman starring Dennis Hopper as Frank Sinatra and Melanie Griffith as Barbara Marx, and. 'The Night We Called It a Day' written by Matt Dennis and Tom Adair in 1941 was recorded by Frank Sinatra on January 19, 1942, October 26, 1947, and April. I'm a Dylan fan from day one till forever, but this just doesn't sound right. I feel Dylan should not attempt any crooning.to me, it's just not him; it slides off. 'The Night We Called It a Day' is a popular song and jazz standard. The music was written by Matt Dennis, the lyrics by Tom Adair. The song was published in 1941. Lyrics to 'Night We Called It a Day, The' by Frank Sinatra. Empire of the Sun Wrote Their Lyrics On A Guitar and We're Giving it Away! Follow Us. Almost every Australian character in the film comes across as either a bumbling half- wit or a self- serving thug. I'm surprised Tourism Australia didn't try to have it banned. The sole exception is the delightful Rose Byrne who, as the love interest/voice of sanity, seems to have been beamed in from a parallel universe. Lamenting the state of the Australian film industry is a national pastime. I think much of it stems from the industry's long love affair with 'daggyness' for its own sake. Who finds this quirky and endearing any more? It's just embarrassing, and the rest of the world obviously thinks so too. This film, with its woeful dialogue, wooden 'school play level' direction, zero character motivation and absurd plot, admirably demonstrates the problem. Frank Sinatra - Night We Called It A Day, The Lyrics. There was a moon out in space. But a cloud drifted over its face. You kissed me and went on your way. The night we called it a day. Lyrics to 'The Night We Called It a Day' by Diana Krall. There was a moon out in space / But a cloud drifted over it's face / You kissed me and went on your way. With Dennis Hopper, Melanie Griffith, Portia de Rossi, Joel Edgerton. Based on the true events surrounding Frank Sinatra's tour of Australia. When Sinatra calls a. I heard the song of the spheres. Like a minor lament in my ears. 'The Night We Called It A Day,' the new video from Bob Dylan's album Shadows In The Night, directed by Nash Edgerton, Shadows In The Night is available now.I hadn't the heart left to pray. The night we called it a day. Soft through the dark. The hoot of an owl in the sky. Sad though his song. No bluer was he than IThe moon went down stars were gone. But the sun didn't rise with the dawn. There wasn't a thing left to say. The night we called it a day. There wasn't a thing left to say. The night we called it a day.
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