The Frank Sinatra Movie - Scorsese Will Be Doing It His Way
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Frannnkkiiieeeeee!
Frances Albert Sinatra, aka Old Blue Eyes and the Chairman Of The Board will finally have his story told. Frank's story will soon be hitting the silver screen thanks to Martini Scorsese.
Director Scorsese, Universal Pictures and Mandalay Films have acquired Frank's life and music rights and are excited for the chance to tell Frank's story. No release date as of yet, but it is safe to say that Sinatra fans must be beside themselves with joy and chomping at the bit. And you can count me in as one of the "chompers"!
I simply can not mention Frank without mentioning my dad. Frank Sinatra and my dad always went hand and hand in our household when I was growing up. Frank's music was constantly played in our home and played loudly, so hopefully our neighbors were Frank fans too. Of course when I was young, I didn't appreciate his music. I was too busy listening to Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, but many years later, ironically, Frank's crooning fills the rooms of my own home as well, and I am now a huge fan.
My father is quite the Sinatra collector as well. He has all of Frank's records, assorted pictures plastered here and there around the house and he never missed one of Frank 's birthday, religiously sending him a card every year. My father, like so many, was deeply saddened when Frank passed away.
I was lucky enough to acquire an autographed picture of daughter Nancy "These Boots Are Made For walking" Sinatra, and she kindly wrote a personalized birthday greeting to my dad and sent it back in time for his 80th birthday. That was incredibly sweet of her. Thanks again Nancy! Needless to say, my dad was thrilled.
There is one sad regret however, even though my Dad was fortunate to see Frank perform live, he never got to shake Frank's hand. (I still kick myself for not going to Frank's concerts, but it was very uncool to go anywhere with your parents back then.)
It was our entire family's wish for our father to meet Frank, but sadly, it just never materialized. Sinatra had a full life to say the least, living to the ripe age of 82, and just last week was anniversary of his passing on May 14th. Not surprising, like many from his era, Frank was a big smoker and drinker and I think it surprised everyone that he lived as long as he did. Especially when you consider the man was not a big fan of sleeping and relied heavily on his power naps. The lyrics from the song that he made famous, "New York, New York", where he sings "I want to wake up in a city, that doesn't sleep", couldn't have been more true for Frank.
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