‘The Beach Boys’ Documentary Brings the Sun and Surf to the New Kids
The Beach Boys documentary appeals to Gen Z and Gen Alpha via Disney Plus with a breezy, linear, appreciation of the band’s sunny legacy.
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‘Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille’
While Europe embraced Willy Deville’s Bohemian multi-genre artistry, most US listeners remained ignorant of his music. The documentary Heaven Stood Still was made, in part, to rectify that.
Punk Rock Documentary ‘Nightclubbing’ Gives Max’s Kansas City Its Due
Danny Garcia’s chaotic, discursive documentary Nightclubbing, argues that Max’s Kansas City, not CBGB’s, was the true font of American punk rock.
Kishi Bashi and Justin Taylor Smith Discuss Their Uplifting ‘Song Film’ Documentary ‘Omoiyari’
“Omoiyari” was the guiding light for Kishi Bashi and Justin Taylor Smith in creating their documentary about Executive Order 9066 and Asian American identity.
The Beatles: Get Back, The Long and Riveting Epic
What is revealed with The Beatles: Get Back is a set of cumulative portraits that shed light not only on John, Paul, George, and Ringo but on all of us.
Sundance 2021: Edgar Wright’s Quirky ‘The Sparks Brothers’
Using collage, clay animation, and 2D anime-style art with traditional archival footage and modern black-and-white interviews, Edgar Wright tries to capture the Sparks as a "Hollywood" band with an obsession for European visual art.
Frank Zappa Documentary Unveils the Man Behind the Mythos
He may be known for going on some excellent adventures as one half of Bill & Ted, but Alex Winter is now several documentaries into his career. After years of sorting through rare archive footage, he's telling a story of Frank Zappa few thought possible.
29 Black Music Documentaries for Black History Month 2020
For Black History Month 2020, we are showcasing films and videos featuring Black American artists. Enjoy them and learn about the origin of each Black music legend featured.
How Thrash Metal Became Bonded by Blood, Denim, and the Bay Bridge
Documentary Murder in the Front Row examines the birth, wild life, and eventual plateau of thrash metal in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Kid Is Alright: Andrew Slater’s ‘Echo in the Canyon’
Music documentary Echo in the Canyon beautifully captures Jakob Dylan's search for the best lessons in collaboration from pioneering California Sound supergroups.
Artful Conversation in ‘The Return of Rubén Blades’
Like the man himself, The Return of Rubén Blades is proof that art is important, but only a part of living a rich, thoughtful life.
Julien Temple Celebrates Dr. Feelgood with His Music Documentary ‘Oil City Confidential’
Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most beloved acts of the British pub rock movement. Julien Temple’s music documentary about the band, Oil City Confidential, won’t disappoint.