What goes on tour stays on tour – unless it's caught on camera. With classic Beatles comedy A Hard Day's Night returning to UK cinemas on July 4, and Metallica's triumphant set at Glastonbury reminding us how far they've come from darker days, now feels like the time to look back on some of the movies that prove that maxim.
Below, we catalogue the craziest music movies ever made, helpfully divided into four distinct categories of weirdness.
Bad Behaviour
Beginning with its 70-something subject attacking the director with his walking stick, Beware Of Mr Baker (2012) introduces a man – ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker – so bellicose he's made the whole world his practice kit. Like Brick Top from Snatch with even greater anger-management issues, Baker is a bitter old codger who "communicates more through his drums than his words", according to his long-suffering daughter. He certainly doesn't mince the latter.
Mick Jagger is...
Below, we catalogue the craziest music movies ever made, helpfully divided into four distinct categories of weirdness.
Bad Behaviour
Beginning with its 70-something subject attacking the director with his walking stick, Beware Of Mr Baker (2012) introduces a man – ex-Cream drummer Ginger Baker – so bellicose he's made the whole world his practice kit. Like Brick Top from Snatch with even greater anger-management issues, Baker is a bitter old codger who "communicates more through his drums than his words", according to his long-suffering daughter. He certainly doesn't mince the latter.
Mick Jagger is...
- 7/6/2014
- Digital Spy
Amid all the shorts I enjoyed at Hill Country Film Festival, I also saw some longer movies. One documentary is technically a short but may be longer at some point, and one feature-length doc will likely be somewhat shorter by the time you see it. Both Bluefin on the Line (pictured at top) and Lord Montagu are set in very different environments but ultimately, are about families working hard to preserve their legacies.
Bluefin on the Line is the latest documentary from sometimes-Austin* filmmaker Bradley Beesley, whose previous films include The Fearless Freaks, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo and most appropriately for this subject, Okie Noodling. Elizabeth interviewed the Oklahoma native a couple of years ago for his segment in Slacker 2011. This 37-minute film takes a look at the history and culture of the Bimini Islands over the past century, particularly big-game fishing and how it has affected the people who live there.
Bluefin on the Line is the latest documentary from sometimes-Austin* filmmaker Bradley Beesley, whose previous films include The Fearless Freaks, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo and most appropriately for this subject, Okie Noodling. Elizabeth interviewed the Oklahoma native a couple of years ago for his segment in Slacker 2011. This 37-minute film takes a look at the history and culture of the Bimini Islands over the past century, particularly big-game fishing and how it has affected the people who live there.
- 5/12/2014
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
In celebration of Slacker's 20th anniversary, local filmmakers are re-creating scenes from the Richard Linklater movie for Slacker 2011, a fundraising project benefitting the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund. The trailer is now available. As we await the August 31 premiere, we're chatting with some of the filmmakers participating in one or more of the short films that will comprise the project.
Today's interview is with Bradley Beesley, an Oklahoman documentarian (Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo, The Fearless Freaks, Okie Noodling) who now calls Austin home. He is a past winner of the Tfpf grant; here's Jette's review of Summercamp! (for Cinematical, Rip).
Slackerwood: Which scene from the film did you re-shoot?
Bradley Beesley: My scene was "Oblique Strategies".
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Today's interview is with Bradley Beesley, an Oklahoman documentarian (Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo, The Fearless Freaks, Okie Noodling) who now calls Austin home. He is a past winner of the Tfpf grant; here's Jette's review of Summercamp! (for Cinematical, Rip).
Slackerwood: Which scene from the film did you re-shoot?
Bradley Beesley: My scene was "Oblique Strategies".
read more...
- 7/19/2011
- by Elizabeth Stoddard
- Slackerwood
By Zachary Swickey
On Tuesday, the Kings of Leon unveiled the trailer for "Talihina Sky," their first (and, some might say, inevitable) foray into the wild world of rock docs. Still a work-in-progress, "Talihina" will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival later this month, and gives fans a glimpse into Kings' rise from God-fearing preacher's sons (and nephews) to platinum-plus arena rock icons ... a voyage that, of course, includes plenty of whiskey swiggin’, weed tokin’, vomiting, nudity and an awkward intra-band confrontation or 16. Obviously, we're excited.
And so, in honor of the (really pretty excellent) "Talihina" trailer — and the Foo Fighters' just-released "Back and Forth" doc, too — we decided to take a look back at some of the all-time best rock documentaries. Will the Kings join this list? We'll just have to wait and see.
"Dig!" - There is a reason for the exclamation point at the end of this doc’s title,...
On Tuesday, the Kings of Leon unveiled the trailer for "Talihina Sky," their first (and, some might say, inevitable) foray into the wild world of rock docs. Still a work-in-progress, "Talihina" will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival later this month, and gives fans a glimpse into Kings' rise from God-fearing preacher's sons (and nephews) to platinum-plus arena rock icons ... a voyage that, of course, includes plenty of whiskey swiggin’, weed tokin’, vomiting, nudity and an awkward intra-band confrontation or 16. Obviously, we're excited.
And so, in honor of the (really pretty excellent) "Talihina" trailer — and the Foo Fighters' just-released "Back and Forth" doc, too — we decided to take a look back at some of the all-time best rock documentaries. Will the Kings join this list? We'll just have to wait and see.
"Dig!" - There is a reason for the exclamation point at the end of this doc’s title,...
- 4/5/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
The world has come down with a serious case of Bieber Fever… and with Justin Bieber: Never Say Never out in theaters tomorrow, we figured that this would be the perfect time to talk about some of our favorite Music/Band documentaries. There are so many that a couple have certainly been left out… but that just gives you something to discuss at the end!
Honorable Mention: The Fearless Freaks
If you have ever been to a The Flaming Lips concert, you know the kind of crazy, high energy show that these guys put on. In The Fearless Freaks viewers get to see the makings and evolution of this band from Oklahoma. It is an honest, genuine film that delves much deeper than just showing a band playing a show.
10. The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The popularity of big hair rock music was at its...
Honorable Mention: The Fearless Freaks
If you have ever been to a The Flaming Lips concert, you know the kind of crazy, high energy show that these guys put on. In The Fearless Freaks viewers get to see the makings and evolution of this band from Oklahoma. It is an honest, genuine film that delves much deeper than just showing a band playing a show.
10. The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The popularity of big hair rock music was at its...
- 2/11/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sweethearts Of The Prison Rodeo
Filmmaker Brad Beesley (The Fearless Freaks, Okie Noodling) presents a rare look into the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo, which has been held annually since 1940. Part Wild West show and part coliseum-esque spectacle, the rodeo offers prisoners a brief respite from the monotonous day-to-day of penitentiary life. Inmates compete on bucking broncos and raging bulls to the applause of both the public, and prison guards.
In 2006, prison officials decided to take the previously male-only event and open it up to the female inmates. Beesley chronicles four female inmates as they compete along-side their male counterparts in what can only be likened to a modern take on the gladiator games of yore.
New York Times Critic’s Pick Sweethearts Of The Prison Rodeo has been garnering praise since it made the rounds in the festival circuit. Filmmaker Magazine described the film as “Honest, moving and uplifting”, and A.
Filmmaker Brad Beesley (The Fearless Freaks, Okie Noodling) presents a rare look into the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Rodeo, which has been held annually since 1940. Part Wild West show and part coliseum-esque spectacle, the rodeo offers prisoners a brief respite from the monotonous day-to-day of penitentiary life. Inmates compete on bucking broncos and raging bulls to the applause of both the public, and prison guards.
In 2006, prison officials decided to take the previously male-only event and open it up to the female inmates. Beesley chronicles four female inmates as they compete along-side their male counterparts in what can only be likened to a modern take on the gladiator games of yore.
New York Times Critic’s Pick Sweethearts Of The Prison Rodeo has been garnering praise since it made the rounds in the festival circuit. Filmmaker Magazine described the film as “Honest, moving and uplifting”, and A.
- 9/17/2010
- by bret
- OriginalAlamo.com
Band cancels gigs in Florida and Memphis due to multi-instrumentalist's undisclosed illness.
By Gil Kaufman
The Flaming Lips
Photo: Peter Kramer/ Getty Images
The Flaming Lips were forced to cancel their Thursday night appearance at the SunFest in West Palm Beach, Florida, when longtime guitarist/keyboard-player Steven Drozd was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances SunFest is announcing a last minute schedule change," a statement from the event reads. "The Flaming Lips have withdrawn from the festival. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause. ... SunFest has been informed that the cancellation is due to due to the hospitalization of Steven Drozd and therefore extends wishes for a speedy recovery."
A spokesperson for the band could not be reached for comment at press time, but a publicist told Spinner that Drozd is "expected to make a full recovery."
As of Friday, the band was no longer listed...
By Gil Kaufman
The Flaming Lips
Photo: Peter Kramer/ Getty Images
The Flaming Lips were forced to cancel their Thursday night appearance at the SunFest in West Palm Beach, Florida, when longtime guitarist/keyboard-player Steven Drozd was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances SunFest is announcing a last minute schedule change," a statement from the event reads. "The Flaming Lips have withdrawn from the festival. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause. ... SunFest has been informed that the cancellation is due to due to the hospitalization of Steven Drozd and therefore extends wishes for a speedy recovery."
A spokesperson for the band could not be reached for comment at press time, but a publicist told Spinner that Drozd is "expected to make a full recovery."
As of Friday, the band was no longer listed...
- 4/29/2010
- MTV Music News
I've been hearing all week about an upcoming Flaming Lips concert here in Austin, and while I'm unlikely to go (it's up against the opening night of SXSW Film), I do have an urge to see the Flaming Lips perform again. Fortunately, I can do this right from the comfort of my computer. SlashControl has the 2005 documentary about the band, The Fearless Freaks, available to stream online for free.
The Fearless Freaks is directed by Bradley Beesley (Okie Noodling, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo), who grew up in the same hometown as the Flaming Lips -- Oklahoma City. Beesley has also directed some Flaming Lips videos and helped out with Wayne Coyne's feature film Christmas on Mars, and is able to provide an intimate portrait of the band, not just a standard music biopic.
Although The Fearless Freaks shows the progression of the band and contains scenes of them on tour,...
The Fearless Freaks is directed by Bradley Beesley (Okie Noodling, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo), who grew up in the same hometown as the Flaming Lips -- Oklahoma City. Beesley has also directed some Flaming Lips videos and helped out with Wayne Coyne's feature film Christmas on Mars, and is able to provide an intimate portrait of the band, not just a standard music biopic.
Although The Fearless Freaks shows the progression of the band and contains scenes of them on tour,...
- 2/2/2010
- by Jette Kernion
- Cinematical
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