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The Storms of Jeremy Thomas, A Subliminal Road Trip With The ‘Producer Of Producers’

The English-born and Northern Irish director and writer, after his exceptional cinematic works — such as the 2011 film The Story of Film: An Odyssey  that was broadcast as 15 one-hour television episodes — returns with a new motion picture. Mark Cousins embarks upon a journey (literally and metaphorically) with one of the most prominent…

Japan Cuts / Tokyo Melody: A Film about Ryuichi Sakamoto : Exclusive Interview with Director Elizabeth Lennard

Synopsis : Filmmaker and photographer Elizabeth Lennard secures unprecedented access to Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording of his 1984 album Ongaku Zukan in this brief-yet-insightful Franco-Japanese television co-production. A sampling of studio sessions and performances (including a piano duet with then-wife Akiko Yano), archival footage and talking head interviews, Tokyo Melody finds the eccentric artist at…

The Pioneering Japanese Musician and Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Has Passed Away at 71

@Photo by Kazunali Tajima – © 2014 Kab America Inc. Musician Ryuichi Sakamoto has passed away on March 28 at the age of 71. He was born in Tokyo. The funeral was held only with his close relatives. He passed away at a hospital in Tokyo, according to a report in the Sport Nippon newspaper. Sakamoto’s…

Toronto International Film Festival : Moonage Daydream : Brett Morgen Takes Us through David Bowie’s Artist Vision

The late rock superstar David Bowie’s long career and discography established him as one of music’s great innovators and unique figures. In veteran director Brett Morgen’s unconventional documentary about the legendary creator, the film opens with Bowie discussing controversial German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and ideas about the disappearance of God. Bowie was fascinated by the…

MOONAGE DAYDREAM – Official Trailer : Starring David Bowie

Synopsis  Moonage Daydream illuminates the life and genius of David Bowie, one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time.  Told through sublime, kaleidoscopic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Brett Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) feature length experiential cinematic odyssey explores David Bowie’s creative, musical and…

Tribeca Festival : Review : The Lost Weekend: A Love Story Has an Incredible Love Affair Between John Lennon and May Pang

The world lost a bright light when beloved singer and former Beatle John Lennon was gunned down in front of his Dakota apartment on December 8th, 1980. He left us profound music which inspired us in our quest for happiness. But there were some elements of John Lennon’s life that have been still shrouded in mystery…

MOONAGE DAYDREAM – Official Teaser Trailer : A Cinematic Odyssey exploring David Bowie’s Creative and Musical Journey

MOONAGE DAYDREAM  With MOONAGE DAYDREAM, Brett Morgen (The Kid Stays in the Picture, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, Jane) presents a genre defying immersion into the art and sounds of David Bowie.  Considered one of the greatest artists of our time, David Bowie has been moving culture for over 50 years. MOONAGE DAYDREAM is the…