Johnny Deadline: LET IT BE

 by JB

“So may I introduce to you...
The act you’ve known for all these years?”

Back to 1976: THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME

by Heath Holland

Led Zeppelin’s 1976 mix of concert footage and fantasy vignettes reminds us of two things: the song does indeed remain the same, and Led Zeppelin deserve their reputation as being one of the most excessive bands in rock and roll.

Cinema Bestius: Stop Making Sense

This week, the single greatest concert documentary, courtesy of Talking Heads and Jonathan Demme.

Dave Chappelle's Block Party and the Joys of Doing Your Thing

by Adam Riske

Sometimes you just have to hit the re-set button.

Heath Holland On...U2: Rattle and Hum

by Heath Holland

Revisiting U2’s 1988 concert documentary film after 26 years serves as a reminder of two things: 1) controversy has always surrounded the group, and 2) most rock and roll documentaries take themselves way too seriously.

Nick Offerman: American Ham - Chicago Critics Film Festival Review

Whatever happened to the stand-up concert film?

Unsung!: Gilda Live!

This movie and I go way back.

F This Movie! - Stop Making Sense

Patrick and JB talk Talking Heads, concert movies and big suits and ask themselves 'How did we get here?'