Emma Stone's Favorite Film: Exploring The Beatles' 'Help!' and Its Impact on Music Videos
Actress Emma Stone, known for her roles in movies like "Easy A" and "La La Land," revealed her favorite film to watch on repeat in an interview with HuffPost. Surprisingly, it's not a typical comedy but a movie starring The Beatles. Stone expressed her love for "Help!," the second fictional film featuring the iconic band. Directed by Richard Lester, the movie follows The Beatles as they try to save Ringo from scientists and a cult chasing him for a ring. Despite initial mixed reviews, "Help!" has gained a positive reputation over the years, currently holding an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film's outlandish premise and the Beatles' performances have been praised, with critics acknowledging its influence on the development of music videos. "Help!" was one of the band's early visual projects that paired a complete story with their music, setting a precedent for future music videos. While no one has quite replicated the full-length movie format with music like The Beatles did, the concept of narrative-driven music videos and celebrity cameos has become a common practice in the industry, thanks in part to the groundbreaking work of The Beatles in "Help!"