Front Row Cinema

[thrillcat]

I've just launched a new series on my YouTube channel where I'm talking about music-related content via the Kaleidescape. This will include concert films, musicals, music-related documentaries and biopics, etc. I've got a couple episodes up so far, and planning to release a new episode every other week. So far I've talked about Sinners and the new Stray Kids concert film, and next up will be Stop Making Sense.

Sinners

In 1930s Mississippi, twin gangsters building of their dream juke joint gets interrupted by a deadly, supernatural threat. Thriller, Horror. Purchase and download today in 4K Cinematic Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio.

www.kaleidescape.com

Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience

Featuring global K-Pop sensation Stray Kids, with a live performance from their record-breaking world tour and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Documentary, Music, Performance. Starring Stray Kids, Bang Chan, Lee Know, and Changbin. Purchase and download today in 4K.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[Edgar]

Congrats @thrillcat! I'll check them out! I often feel that music is among the most disregarded aspects of film appreciation. All the making-ofs generally focus on the technical aspects, and most film commentary is about plot, sometimes characters, and once in a while about themes (which is what I find meaningful). But I personally also love the visual and auditory storytelling of cinema. Can you present a compelling story without words at all? That's such an important part of the story to me because it works on every level leaning directly into the unique attributes of cinema.

Also, Stop Making Sense is a fantastic subject. I actually met all four of them at the SF Film Festival, at a screening there 25 years ago. I helped Tina Weymouth find her sweater. Fantastic!

 

[thrillcat]

A couple more episodes added...these will be posting every other Friday going forward!

Song Sung Blue

Based on a true story, two musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Drama, Music. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio.

www.kaleidescape.com

Stop Making Sense

Filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures Talking Heads at their exhilarating best in a live performance. Directed by Jonathan Demme. Starring Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison. Purchase and download today in 4K Cinematic Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[thrillcat]

This week we delve into my Home Theater Origin Story: THE BLUES BROTHERS.

The Blues Brothers

Two petty criminals answer a call from God to reform their old blues band and raise money for a debt-ridden orphanage. Comedy, Action, Musical. Directed by John Landis. Starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, and Cab Calloway. Purchase and download today in 4K HDR10.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[josh]

This week we delve into my Home Theater Origin Story: THE BLUES BROTHERS.

can't wait to watch this! Loving this new series of yours.
Blues Brothers still holds up... one of my favorites and was also among my first Kaleidescape watch!
BTW, while I won't necessarily put it up there with Blues Brothers in terms of cultural relvance, if you've never seen Alan Parker's The Commitments, it's also worth a watch. Another early Kaleidescape favorite of mine. Shame there's not been a 4K/Atmos re-release.

The Commitments

A smooth-talking Dublin lad brings a group of working-class friends together to form a rhythm and blues band. Drama, Comedy, Music. Directed by Alan Parker. Starring Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Johnny Murphy. Purchase and download today in HD.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[josh]

(by the way, as you post these on this forum consider putting a furl-link to the movie in the K store, giving members here a one-click way to grab the movie you're reviewing!)

 

[josh]

want to know how old I am? I thought this was going to be a concert film by the Stray Cats.
But I'll check it out so i don't feel so old. Bet my daughter knows and loves them...

 

[thrillcat]

can't wait to watch this! Loving this new series of yours.
Blues Brothers still holds up... one of my favorites and was also among my first Kaleidescape watch!
BTW, while I won't necessarily put it up there with Blues Brothers in terms of cultural relvance, if you've never seen Alan Parker's The Commitments, it's also worth a watch. Another early Kaleidescape favorite of mine. Shame there's not been a 4K/Atmos re-release.

The Commitments

A smooth-talking Dublin lad brings a group of working-class friends together to form a rhythm and blues band. Drama, Comedy, Music. Directed by Alan Parker. Starring Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Maria Doyle Kennedy, and Johnny Murphy. Purchase and download today in HD.

www.kaleidescape.com

Oh we also have The Commitments, love that movie. Actually used to know Eamonn Flynn very well, who was the keyboard/piano/organ player on the music (not in the film, but toured with the band). He was in a couple other San Francisco bands that my bands played shows and promoted events with.

 

[thrillcat]

(by the way, as you post these on this forum consider putting a furl-link to the movie in the K store, giving members here a one-click way to grab the movie you're reviewing!)

Great idea, done!

 

[thrillcat]

New episode online!

Is 'The Moment' a Concert Movie? Charli XCX in the Front Row Cinema

The Moment

As her arena tour looms, a pop star discovers the mounting pressure of what it costs to stay on top. Comedy, Music, Drama. Directed by Aidan Zamiri. Starring Charli XCX, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Gates, and Kate Berlant. Purchase and download today in 4K Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio.

www.kaleidescape.com

Also note that The Blues Brothers from a couple weeks ago is currently on sale for $5!

 

[thrillcat]

This is a show y'all should watch. SOOO good, just wish the bass was stronger.

Ghost: Rite Here Rite Now

The Swedish theatrical rock band bring the guitar-shredding pageantry of their Re-Imperatour to L.A.'s Kia Forum. Performance, Music. Starring Ghost and Tobias Forge. Purchase and download today in 4K.

www.kaleidescape.com

 

[josh]

hmm... i watched the trailer as well as your review (man, your production values are really becoming outstanding!) , but when it comes to figuring out if I'm going to like this... I don't get it. Do you have to be a fan of that band or that particular sub-genre to enjoy this movie? I've never heard of them or their music, and death metal isn't usually for me. By the looks of it, it's not really my thing. convince me otherwise?

 

[thrillcat]

hmm... i watched the trailer as well as your review (man, your production values are really becoming outstanding!) , but when it comes to figuring out if I'm going to like this... I don't get it. Do you have to be a fan of that band or that particular sub-genre to enjoy this movie? I've never heard of them or their music, and death metal isn't usually for me. By the looks of it, it's not really my thing. convince me otherwise?

The music is much poppier than one would think by looking at them. Their hooks are off the chart catchy. We're not typically "death metal" fans, but these guys are so good. They aren't even death metal. There's no screaming in this stuff. It's melodic heavy rock more akin to Def Leppard than Megadeth. Fantastic harmony vocals.

They had a song several years ago called Square Hammer that got lots of play on typical hard rock radio. That's when I discovered them. I saw they were coming to where we lived in Iowa and immediately bought tickets - wound up in the very front row. Rebecca had never heard of them, didn't preview them at all, just knew that they were a "super-catchy tongue-in-cheek Satanic theatrical metal band."

After the first song (Rats), she turned to me and was immediately in love with the band. It's still one of our all-time favorite concerts, which is a list that also includes John Mayer, ELO and Michael Franti.

In case you're wondering how "evil" they actually are....this is a shot from that first show:

 

[thrillcat]

Oh, and my production skills have been solid for decades now, but I've finally been upgrading some of my gear that helps create a solid visual in a few minutes, rather than digging out a ton of gear from the closet and building it all, setting it up, etc. I was getting lazy due to lack of time, not putting in the effort. This is making it a much quicker, more streamlined process.

 

[josh]

thanks, it does sound more compelling than i first thought... will give it a listen first on spotify and maybe just take a shot on the movie.