The Residents Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents
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DVD Details
- Rated: Not Rated
- Run Time: 1 hours, 27 minutes
- Video: Color
- Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
- Released: April 19, 2016
- Originally Released: 2015
- Label: Film Movement
Performers, Cast and Crew:
| Starring | The Residents | |
| Directed by | Don Hardy Jr. |
Entertainment Reviews:
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Music documentary offers exposure to The Residents, but it's mostly for fans
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Movie Habit
Rating: 2.5/4 --
We hear statements of admiration for the band from such longtime fans as Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) and "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening. But there is precious little context or critical thinking to make one truly care.
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Seattle Times
There's plenty of eye and ear-catching stimulation in this survey of the Residents' 40-year career.
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Variety
Rating: 2.5/4 --
The film is a must-see for those who want to be introduced to the band, even if part way through you may find that you've hit your limit.
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Boston Globe
The task of parsing the meaning behind all their conceptual madness is left to a small but faithful army of fans, who speak lovingly of the band's devotion to art at the expense of commercial success.
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Austin Chronicle
Stuffed with examples of the nose-thumbing spirit that has sustained their popularity despite the bandmates' refusal to reveal their individual identities, the film is a fine primer for the curious.
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Hollywood Reporter
Rating: 4/5 --
Theory of Obscurity is loaded with clips from The Residents' deranged promo films and shows, and makes a case for them as innovators of the music video format.
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Japan Times
Product Description:
This documentary shines a light on the notoriously mysterious art collective known as the Residents. Originally formed in the 1960s, the group has specialized in avant-garde music and multimedia projects, releasing albums, music videos, short films, CD-ROMs, and DVDs. Despite their longevity and prolific output, little is known about the members of the Residents, who have always held on to their anonymity. The doc includes interviews with famous fans such as Matt Groening, Penn Jillette, Les Claypool, and more. Directed by Don Hardy Jr..
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Product Info
- Sales Rank: 25,829
- UPC: 857692005574
- Shipping Weight: 0.22/lbs (approx)
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