Beautiful and contemplative. The kind of move that if you’re a little too stoned you might get lost if you check out for a little too long, but it’s written in such a way where that’s ok and you’ll find your way back.
Saw as a pop-up for the Grand Illusion at NWFF
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I hope I never forget the day where a hummingbird got stuck inside my work, and later I saw a movie about a bird stuck in a cage whereafter I then had a panic attack about work.
10/10 S tier movie
Last movie at the original Grand Illusion. You served us well Movie House, excited for the next location
I stumbled upon this film from mention in an old New Yorker article The Story Behind Devo’s Iconic Cover of the Rolling Stone’s “Satisfaction” wherein I was also first introduced to the real philosophy behind Devo. I hadn’t realized Devo was short for something and that there was a greater idea behind the band. I like the idea that this was shown before their concerts as a sort of thesis statement. While it doesn’t really explain the concept of de-evolution,…
Up there with Stop Making Sense and 200 Motels in terms of genre defining concert films. I love the decision to focus on a whole tour rather than one show, and Stewart’s way of packing all the intensity from that lengthy experience into 97 minutes is executed perfectly. Also just an incredible feat in filmic endurance with all the long handheld shots. Highly recommend.
