I also show a couple of items from my big star vinyl collection. In games with a fixed limit, the big blind is equal to the small bet, and the small blind is usually half the size of the big blind, but may be larger depending on the bets. The original lineup consisted of chris bell, alex chilton, jody stephens and andy hummel. Now that i have learned so much about them, read books about them, and bought all the recordings, i can tell you this film is a treasure trove of rare examples from the band. In nothing can hurt me, big star shines undiminished the. Apr 04, 2020 in games with a fixed limit, the big blind is equal to the small bet, and the small blind is usually half the size of the big blind, but may be larger depending on the bets.
Nothing can hurt me for many, the entry point into big stars legacy is the opening theme song of that 70s show. Nothing can hurt me is the soundtrack for the new big star documentary of the same name. Nothing can hurt me details more than a once unappreciated but far from forgotten band. Nothing can hurt me by nicolas rapold in the julyaugust 20 issue all too many music documentaries send you away feeling unsatisfied, but with its heartfelt backstory and generous helpings of music, big star. I just recently learned of big star and this film is one of the first things that told their story to me. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop musics greatest cult phenomenon, big star. Mar 15, 2012 directed by drew denicola, olivia mori. Nothing can hurt me posted on july 1, 20 by rogerinorlando the legend of the band big star was born back in may of 1973, when a promoter flew legions of young rock critics into memphis for a convention that was essentially a stunt to. The story of big stars three 70s studio albums has been exhaustively parsed if youre a serious popmusic fan, you probably know about the temporary. Below you can listen to some of the songs from the big star. Nothing can hurt me opens july 3 at the ifc center in new york, with engagements to follow in other us cities. Nothing can hurt me is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider.
Everyone had a slightly troubled relationship with alex, said filmmaker olivia mori. Radio city is the second album by the american rock group big star. Jul 10, 20 nothing can hurt me is a must for fans, though, because so much of big stars story has been parceled out piecemeal over the years, in anecdotes and liner notes. Nothing can hurt me written by rob ross july 2, 20 film, music, popdose interviews ive written about this movie previously, but now, with the film making its national premiere in theaters, on indemand and itunes on july 3rd, i had the opportunity to ask the filmmakers my own questions. Directed by drew denicola and olivia mori usa, 2012 genre.
In the 1970s, memphisbased band big star achieved critical acclaim but not mainstream success. Together less than four years, the band flirted with. Although they were together for less than four years at that time, their music influenced the likes of rem, the replacements, elliott smith and the flaming lips. But long before ashton kutcher met mila kunis, a cult. Some of those enthusiasts are now in the position to make films, and so we have the doc big star. Nothing can hurt me 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Nothing can hurt me documentary 2012 discussion in music corner started by craigvc, mar. Nothing can hurt me, robyn hitchcock sweetly likens big stars music to a letter that was posted in 1974 that arrived in 1985. While mainstream success eluded them, big star s three albums have become critically. T he irony of big stars name is that it was what the memphis band never.
The definitive documentary about the beloved and influential 70s rock band big star. Nothing can hurt me is a 2012 documentary film about american rock band big star, directed by drew denicola and olivia mori. Nothing can hurt me may understand the power of big star possibly to a fault but it doesnt do enough with that crucial knowledge. Nothing can hurt me follows the 70s rock band who formed in memphis, tennessee in 1971. Nothing can hurt me the definitive documentary about the beloved and influential 70s rock band big star. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music\s greatest cult phenomenon, big star. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop musics greatest cult.
Jun 12, 20 with neverbeforeseen footage and photos of the band, indepth interviews and a rousing musical tribute by the bands they inspired, big star. Not one of these 20 songs are present in their familiar, original mixes. Nothing can hurt me stars jon auer, alex chilton, rick clark, andy hummel the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min, and received a score of 69 out. Part social satire, horror, comedy and family drama the host is an exciting example of cinematic bravura that. Nothing can hurt me synopsis in the 1970s, memphisbased band big star achieved critical acclaim but not mainstream success. Joining rocks deadat27 club via a 1978 car crash, he left behind a fine, then. A featurelength documentary about big star will launch in cinemas this year. Nothing can hurt me occurs far from the world of rock n roll, on a living room couch, where david bell and sara stewart sit talking about the death of their brother. The influential 1970s rock band big star was together for less than 4 years, never. In the film they show a shelf at ardent full of boxes many of them identical to the big star third box from a few.
Nothing can hurt me for many, the entry point into big star s legacy is the opening theme song of that 70s show. Originally released as a limitededition doublelp for record store day 20, the soundtrack to the big star documentary nothing can hurt me certainly does appeal to vinylbesotted pop fanatics. Critically acclaimed upon its release, the record sold poorly, partly due to a lack of promotion and the distribution. Nothing can hurt me, which will have its nationwide theatrical release july 3rd in new york, traces the bands history and music through interviews with surviving drummer jody stephens. Nothing can hurt me is a must for fans, though, because so much of big stars story has been parceled out piecemeal over the years, in anecdotes and liner notes. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of. Together less than four years, the band flirted with mainstream success but never achieved it. Released in 1974, radio city was recorded during 1973 at memphis ardent studios. Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music, influencing major artists like rem, the replacements, elliot smith, beck, the flaming lips and countless others. Although they were together for less than four years at that time, their music influenced the likes of rem, the replacements. Released by magnolia pictures, the film encapsulates a slew of musical movements, spanning from the tumultuous 1960s to the turbulent 2000s, chronicling the music of and surrounding the band. Though not a commercial success at the time, it is now recognized as a milestone album in the history of power pop music.
Nothing can hurt me, a fulllength documentary about the massive critical acclaim, dismal. Denicola and mori have interviews with pretty much every significant surviving employee of the bands memphisbased label, ardent records, along with rock critics from the era and. Nothing can hurt me is no doubt going to please fans of the cult rock band, but the rest of us may feel like outsiders not put off by the proceedings, really, but somewhat mystified. Original soundtrack, 2xlp, ltd, ora, ovlp61, 8166510951 sounds amazingly well. Chicago reader the execution is firstrateshould satisfy both longterm acolytes and those newly curious of big stars timeless artistry. Jul 16, 20 nothing can hurt me is the soundtrack for the new big star documentary of the same name. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary about legendary memphis band big star. Big star shines again in nothing can hurt me movie. In the film they show a shelf at ardent full of boxes many of them identical to the big star third box from a few years ago all with enticing labels on them. Big star was essentially chris bells band, and emotionally, big star. Directed by drew denicola, oliva mori and starring rick clark, and. With billy altman, jon auer, lester bangs, chris bell.
Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music, influencing major artists like rem, the replacements, elliot smith, beck. T he irony of big stars name is that it was what the memphis band never became. The big star story is captured in the new documentary nothing can hurt me alex chilton left was reluctant to embrace the legacy of big star. Also, thats in my opinion the best introduction to the band, as it includes some of the most beautiful songs chilton and bell wrote, including a few gems of their respective solo albums. The influential 1970s rock band big star was together for less than 4 years, never quite making it to the top, yet influenced future rock pioneers. Jul 03, 20 drew denicola and olivia moris documentary is a homage to the 1970s group big star.
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