Bros: After the Screaming Stops

Bros: After the Screaming Stops is a 2018 documentary film about the English pop band Bros consisting of twins Matt and Luke Goss. It documents the rise and fall, relationship, rehearsals and preparation for the sell-out reunion shows at London's O2 Arena, scheduled to start 19 August 2017. The show marks 28 years to the day since their last performance.[4] The film is a British venture produced by Fulwell 73, with Lorton Entertainment and XYZ Films serving as distributors. It is also in association with BBC Music.[5]

Bros: After the Screaming Stops
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Joe Pearlman
  • David Soutar
Produced byLeo Pearlman
Starring
Music by
CinematographyNat Hill
Edited byWilliam Gilbey
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • 22 September 2018 (2018-09-22) (Fantastic Fest)
  • 9 November 2018 (2018-11-09) (United Kingdom)
Running time
97 minutes[2]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office£13,248[3]

Directed by Joe Pearlman and David Soutar, and produced by Leo Pearlman. After the Screaming Stops had its U.K. premiere as part of the 2018 BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018 and then given a limited release in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2018.[6][7] The film was also released on home media on 12 November peaking at #1 on the Official Music Video Chart, and was on the chart for 24 weeks.[8] The film won awards including Moment of the Year at the 2019 BBC Radio & Music Awards, National Film Awards UK for Best Documentary, and the BAFTA Award for Best Editing: Factual.

Synopsis
"I am very proud to be making this music documentary, and lucky enough to be able to film my journey in this crazy world we call the music industry, it has already been quite the ride, but long may it continue!."

- Matt Goss[9]

On 5 October 2016 Bros had announced that they were reforming for a one-off concert at The O2 Arena in London.[10] Tickets for the concert had sold out in seven seconds and was the fastest sell-out in history for any Live Nation show at The O2.[11][12] The film follows Matt and Luke Goss as they set out three weeks before their London reunion shows, after not playing together since Wembley Stadium in 1989, and the band breaking up more than two decades ago.[13]

The title of the film is taken from a question posed to the brothers by Irish television presenter Terry Wogan during a 1990 interview, "Have you guys thought, what you gonna do when that screaming stops?".[14][15]

Production

Development
"I'm looking forward to introduce the real me to my fans and have the wonderful opportunity to see this documentary become the definitive truth on mine and my brother’s worlds coming together to bring the most vibrant Bros show to date, to the big screen."

- Luke Goss[9]

On 26 June 2017, Fulwell 73 Productions announced that a feature documentary following the pop band Bros was in production.[9] Produced by Leo Pearlman, Heather Greenwood as co-producer and Gina Powell as creative producer. The film was financed by Julian Bird at Lorton Entertainment.[9] It took around six-months from inception to complete the documentary, including discussions, filming and 10-weeks of editing.[16]

Filming

After the Screaming Stops was shot for around twelve weeks in 2017, from May to mid-August, with the first scene recorded at Matt's home in Las Vegas. During the interview process, an individual interview took over five hours.[17][18] The production staff used various past recordings of Bros on the documentary, with interviews and concert footage briefly featured.

Music
After the Screaming Stops: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Studio album by
David Rowntree & Ian Arber - Songs by Bros
Released25 January 2019 (2019-01-25)
Recorded2017-18
Genrepop
Length36:38
LabelLakeshore
Bros chronology
I Owe You Nothing: The Best of Bros
(2011)		 After the Screaming Stops
(2019)

Composers David Rowntree and Ian Arber along with Michelle De Vries as music supervisor were in charge of the film's music and score. De Vries had previously collaborated with both directors Pearlman and Soutar. The soundtrack itself has only a few Bros tracks on the film, instead focusing more on the band's relationship.[19] Some examples of pre-recorded tracks used in the film are "The Wanderer" by Dion, "Funky Broadway Parts 1 & 2" by Dyke and the Blazers, "Move" by Jess & James and "Brother" by Kodaline. Due to the twins having been influenced by funk and soul when growing up.[19] These tracks are heard in the film but not included in the commercial release. For the score Korg and Fairlight synthesizer sounds were also used for a slight 80s atmosphere.[19]

In addition to the musical score, the soundtrack contains previously unreleased recordings by Bros, including a track from their live O2 Arena performance in August 2017.[20] After the Screaming Stops: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released worldwide by Lakeshore Records on 25 January 2019,[21] on digital download and announced by Lakeshore Records on various social media.[22][23][5][24] It is the first soundtrack to include Bros (the subject of the film). The score was mixed by Richard Addis at Halo Post Production and highlights both Luke and Matt's story.[19] The soundtrack album debuted at #28 on the Official UK Soundtrack Chart on week ending 7 February 2019.[25]

Soundtrack

The original score for the film and Bros tracks:[26][27]

After the Screaming Stops (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Two Worlds Collide"David Rowntree & Ian Arber3:04
2."H.O.M.E."David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:03
3."The Thinking Man’s Reality Show"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:45
4."After The Screaming Stops"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:28
5."The Illusion of Pyros"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:11
6."The Philosophy of Fools"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:48
7."We Don't Have The Time Rome Had"David Rowntree & Ian Arber4:48
8."The End of Bros?"David Rowntree & Ian Arber1:49
9."20 Times Bitten"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:23
10."Full of Light"David Rowntree & Ian Arber4:13
11."The Genesis of New Beginnings"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:40
12."Two Rectangles, One Fortress"David Rowntree & Ian Arber2:11
13."When Will I Be Famous?, Live at the O2," (2017; previously unreleased from Push)Nicky Graham, Tom Watkins3:17
14."Garden of Forgiveness" (previously unreleased)Bros3:56
Total length:36:38

Release

The world premiere was screened out of competition on 22 September 2018 at the Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.[28][29] The European premiere took place at the BFI London Film Festival on 17 October 2018.[30] On 9 January 2019 it was announced that the documentary would have a screening at the Prince Charles Cinema on 28 February 2019 due to public request.[31][32]

Marketing
HMV in Oxford Street where Bros attended a signing for the film.[33]

The official social media accounts including Twitter and Instagram promoted the documentary posting pictures and exclusive videos. On 5 September 2018 the official trailer was released on the film's YouTube account.[34][5] On 14 October 2018, Bros were at HMV’s flagship store in Oxford Street, London, signing copies of the DVD sleeves prior to the film's release.[35]

On 12 October 2018, the British Board of Film Classification announced that the film would receive a 15 certificate rating.[36]

Home media

After the Screaming Stops was released in the UK on digital download, DVD and Blu-ray on 12 November 2018 by Spirit Entertainment.[37] The DVD and Blu-ray disc extra features include dinner with Bros, Luke choosing kit, Matt choosing guitar, an interview with ex-Bros bassist Craig Logan and trailer.[38] The film debuted at #1 on the UK Official Music Video Chart on 18 November 2018, replacing Whitney by Whitney Houston, based on sales of DVDs and other physical formats.[39]

In the United States it was released on DVD, Blu-ray, digital download and Video on demand (VOD) channels on 28 May 2019 by Gravitas Ventures. The Blu-ray/DVD omits the extra features available on the UK release.[40][41][42]

Broadcast

In the United Kingdom, After the Screaming Stops was first broadcast on British television channel BBC Four and BBC Four HD simulcast at 10:00pm on 23 December 2018, around six weeks after the documentary's limited cinema release.[43] The documentary was initially watched by more than 250,000 viewers, but later becomes one of the 2018 Christmas television highlights due to its popularity on BBC iPlayer.[44] Due to the interest, it was aired again in January 2019 on BBC Two.[45]

Reception

Box office

As of 29 November 2018, Bros: After The Screaming Stops with a limited theatrical release, grossed £13,248 in the United Kingdom from 24 screens in its opening weekend, for a total gross of £13,248.[46]

Critical response

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 14 reviews with an average rating of 7.7/10.[47] The Sunday Times film critic Edward Porter described it as "Some of their remarks are unintentionally hilarious, giving us Spinal Tap by way of Smash Hits, yet the duo are ultimately lovable, and the film makes you poignantly aware of how testing their lives have been", giving it a rating of 4/5 stars.[48] Allan Hunter, writing for Screen International, said, "This documentary offers an access-all-areas pass during the countdown to the Bros reunion concert of 2017 but it can’t help but focus on the toxic relationship between siblings who sometimes make Cain And Abel seem like the best of chums. Initial interest may rest with nostalgic fans but there is a bigger story here with a wider emotional reach."[49] A review by film critic Mark Kermode said "They talk like they've been written by Christopher Guest...the film is really charming."[50]

Time Out gave it a rating of 3/5 stars, saying the documentary "captures these tensions with a candour rare in a pop doc." He added "The filmmakers try to make the drama of dredging up their demons worth it for the thrill of performing again. After sitting through 90 minutes of them rowing, though, you have to wonder whether Matt and Luke’s candour and participation were really worth it.".[51] Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw described it as a "bizarre and perhaps unintentionally gripping promo-doc about the stressful reunion of 80s boyband Bros", giving it a rating of 3/5 stars.[52] For the Daily Star, Andy Lea wrote: "But in this touching and very funny film about last year's Bros reunion concert, Matt and Luke Goss don't seem in charge of a single shot. They rarely seem in control of themselves," giving it 4/5 stars.[53] For iNews, Adam Sherwin wrote "You don’t have to like Bros much to consider After the Screaming Stops, an unflinching document of the duo’s attempt to rebuild a relationship fractured after 30 years, one of greatest music films of all time," giving it 5/5 stars.[54]

Awards and nominations
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref(s)
British Academy Television Awards 12 May 2019 Specialist Factual Bros: After the Screaming Stops Nominated [55]
British Academy Television Craft Awards 28 April 2019 Director: Factual David Soutar, Joe Pearlman Nominated [56]
Editing: Factual William Gilbey Won
Fantastic Fest 25 September 2018 Audience Award Bros: After the Screaming Stops 3rd [57]
Grierson Awards 14 November 2019 Best Entertaining Documentary Bros: After the Screaming Stops Nominated [58]
National Film Awards UK 27 March 2019 Best Documentary 2019 After the Screaming Stops Won [59]
Royal Television Society 17 March 2020 Arts After the Screaming Stops Won [60]

Vote nominations

On 20 March 2019 Bros: After the Screaming Stops won ‘Moment of the Year’ at the BBC Radio and Music Awards by public vote.[61]

The Edinburgh Television Festival 2019: Won TV Moment of the Year: The English Conkers Crisis - Bros: After the Screaming Stops.[62]

Charts and certifications

Charts
Charts (2018-19) Peak
position		 Ref(s)
UK Official Music Video (OCC) 1 [63]
UK Official Soundtrack Albums (OCC) 28 [64]
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See also

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