about the 1969 harlem music festival that took place the same summer woodstock did, and has such sick footage of amazing black artists like nina simone, sly & the family stone, bb king, the staples singers, mahalia Jackson, stevie wonder, etc. loved loved loved this and highly recommend!
Jul 29, 2024
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Magical documentary by Questlove! So much joy and amazing music! The archival footage is amazing.
Feb 12, 2024
2024 documentary by johan grimonprez that revolves around the USAs export and weaponisation of jazz music in the 1960s as a means of good pr and expanding their global influence in the wake of ongoing cold war tensions and meddling in the Congo. one of the most dynamic, captivating and well edited films i’ve ever seen. unlike any documentary i’ve ever watched both in content and presentation. stylised to the max and truly electrifying.
if you’re not aware of what’s going on in the Congo right now and are looking for a place to start i cant recommend this more, it covers the country’s fight for independence spearheaded by patrice lumumba, his inhumane treatment at the hands of western powers, and Congo’s continued exploitation for it’s vast natural resources which is something that continues to this day. if you have not been already this film will radicalise you. it’s also an essential watch for lovers of jazz, and features footage of some of the greats — louis armstrong, dizzy gillespie and nina simone just to name a few.
my favourite release of this year and the greatest film i’ve watched in a very long time.
Dec 21, 2024
Insane last performance (dir. Martin Scorsese by the way) from one of roots rock's most pioneering bands including appearances from some of the 20th century's rock and folk legends. ~2 hours of The Band, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, the Staple Singers, and more. Great lineup, great set. If you're into this sort of thing massive pleasure to watch. Thanksgiving got me in the mood. Just found out Scorsese had to spend a shitload of money he didn't have to edit a crack rock out of Neil Young's nose when he was on. Stuff of legends.
Dec 2, 2024
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so so beautiful. first listened to this album back in 2018 and still have most of the songs in the album in my daily rotation. i'm incredibly biased since i love anything devonté hynes produces but this is a true body of work! fav tracks include e.v.p., squash squash, hands up, and best to you.
Feb 19, 2025
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Aug 15, 2024
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not even ironic its such a visually stunning movie, one of my favorite scenes was the the one where marlin was caught in a net with thousands of other fishes near the climax of the movie and i vivdly remember seeing all the fish scales in detail in awe, each and every one and it was so gorgeous to me. the way the sea anemones were animated! the way the vastness of the reef was animated! nemo was lowkey my first experience with disability rep onscreen + his disability was eerily similar to mine. means very much to me!
Aug 28, 2024