The seventies glam rock musician Jobriath who was known as "The American Bowie," "The True Fairy of Rock & Roll," and "Hype of the Year" has been rediscovered and profiled in Kieran Turner’s music documentary, "Jobriath A.D." The feature explores Jobriath, the first openly gay rock musician and his brief reign as a star before a publicity machined doomed his career leaving him to die in obscurity at the Chelsea Hotel as one of the first victims of AIDS. Henry Rollins (Black Flag) narrates the film which features the artists Jobriath influenced including: Marc Almond, Joey Arias, Jayne County, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Stephin Merritt of Magnetic Fields, Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters, Will Sheff of Okkervil River, and Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons Factory 25 has acquired the film and will be releasing it digitally on December 10th via cable VOD, iTunes, Amazon Vudu, X-Box, Sony Playstation and other digital outlets.
- 11/25/2013
- by James Hiler
- Indiewire
What makes some film soundtracks transcend from mere background music to helping a director tell a story and help invoke an emotional response? Is it a clever mix of well chosen tunes that capture the zeitgeist or an eclectic mix of older material that either captures a time and place or sets a tone of nostalgia? The answer varies depending on the feature film. 2012 was a fantastic year for original motion picture movie scores but not so good for soundtracks. Still, Simon and I have managed to pull a list of what we feel were the very best.
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Tabu
The second half of Tabu by Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes, is the direct opposite of what came before. Gomez effortlessly shifts gears omitting any audible dialogue except for a persistent (but suave) voice-over narration from one of the characters – combined with lush synchronized ambient sounds, a few sparse foley effects, and...
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Tabu
The second half of Tabu by Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes, is the direct opposite of what came before. Gomez effortlessly shifts gears omitting any audible dialogue except for a persistent (but suave) voice-over narration from one of the characters – combined with lush synchronized ambient sounds, a few sparse foley effects, and...
- 12/22/2012
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Although they have the hilarious Tim & Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie at Sundance, Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim are involved in a vastly different project. Directed by Rick Alverson, The Comedy is a dark character piece featuring Heidecker as an uncivil Brooklyn hipster who throws out racist jokes and vulgar quips with a generally unpleasant demeanor. Produced by the popular music label Jagjaguwar, outside of Wareheim, some of Swanson’s friends also include Will Sheff of Okkervil River and James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem.
Swanson (Heidecker) lives on a boat with his only mode of transportation being a smaller boat. His dad is in a hospital, but instead of bonding with him, he insults the doctor. He hangs out on his friends couch, but mostly just makes fun of the “loser” in the group. He begins working for a landscaping company, but that soon vanishes as he downgrades to dishwasher at a restaurant,...
Swanson (Heidecker) lives on a boat with his only mode of transportation being a smaller boat. His dad is in a hospital, but instead of bonding with him, he insults the doctor. He hangs out on his friends couch, but mostly just makes fun of the “loser” in the group. He begins working for a landscaping company, but that soon vanishes as he downgrades to dishwasher at a restaurant,...
- 1/29/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Director Rick Alverson is nothing if not prolific. After putting out six albums over eight years with his band Spokane, Alverson turned his attention to film, directing The Builder in 2010 and New Jerusalem last year. Continuing this productive streak is The Comedy, a dark exploration into the insular, self-destructive lifestyle of the affluent white male. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s ultra-hip Williamsburg, The Comedy stands in contrast to Alverson’s previous two films, films that focused mainly on the stories of working class immigrants. Starring comedian Tim Heidecker (in his first dramatic role) and a supporting cast that includes Heidecker’s frequent collaborator Eric Wareheim, as well as musicians James Murphy and Will Sheff, The Comedy is a bold new work from an artist who has already built up quite an impressive portfolio.
Filmmaker: How did you decide to cast Tim Heidecker, a comedian known for his absurdist humor,...
Filmmaker: How did you decide to cast Tim Heidecker, a comedian known for his absurdist humor,...
- 1/21/2012
- by Dan Schoenbrun
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
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