i'm honestly not a huge prince fan but this was super interesting - it's about an unreleased nine-hour documentary on prince with footage from his massive archive described by someone that was able to see it before it was blocked from releasing by prince's estate
Jun 2, 2025
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ezra edelman (director of that nine-part OJ documentary) is a genius and this is basically his attempt at an influence campaign to get sign off from prince's estate.
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If you are a fan of even just “I wonder about that guy,” you MUST read it.
The man was clearly a genius -- and all the puts and takes that come with it -- and it amazes me, all these years after his passing, how little we STILL know about him.
Which is most likely exactly the way he wanted it.
Sep 8, 2024
Eno is the new documentary about Brian Eno directed by Gary Hutswit. The movie uses a programmed script to show different footage and edit the film in a unique way every single time it is played— no version is definitive, and none will be seen again. You could view that as a gimmick, but the idea runs parallel to Eno’s invention of generative music, and his belief in planting artistic seeds that continue to grow after he lets go.
I’m sure its iterations remain somewhat consistent, because it felt fairly cohesive and thematic to me. But instead of regurgitating his Wiki page at you in chronological order, it focuses on Eno’s artistic philosophy, his singular character and the way he lives his life now. All that with plenty of detours into archival footage featuring recording sessions with David Bowie, Talking Heads, U2, Roxy Music, John Cale, etc. Also he’s really funny.
Easily one of the most interesting music docs I’ve seen.
Jul 16, 2024
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