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February 9, 2006 12:08 PM Subscribe
New video for "Punks in the Beerlight" from the Silver Jews, directed by Todd Lincoln. Loaded with apey goodness.
Great video. Reminds me of Galaxie 500's "Tugboat" (can't find video online).
posted by billysumday at 12:33 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by billysumday at 12:33 PM on February 9, 2006
I prefer the video for "How Can I Love You If You Won't Lie Down?" [.mov] I enjoy seeing David Berman just being David Berman.
posted by themadjuggler at 1:00 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by themadjuggler at 1:00 PM on February 9, 2006
Neato. But would it be legal re: copyright for the masses?
The link is to the director's site.
posted by eyeballkid at 1:33 PM on February 9, 2006
The link is to the director's site.
posted by eyeballkid at 1:33 PM on February 9, 2006
Never mind bardic, the video finally downloaded. I see what you mean.
posted by eyeballkid at 1:45 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by eyeballkid at 1:45 PM on February 9, 2006
I know I'm supposed to like the Silverjews but I just can't. The guy's voice kills me.
posted by photoslob at 1:47 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by photoslob at 1:47 PM on February 9, 2006
I know I'm supposed to like the Silverjews
Not only are you supposed to, it's illegal in several states not to.
posted by billysumday at 1:49 PM on February 9, 2006
Not only are you supposed to, it's illegal in several states not to.
posted by billysumday at 1:49 PM on February 9, 2006
I liken Berman's music to Ashbery's poetry (well, to his own poetry as well)--there are a lot of "off" moments left in, or even constructed, on purpose. It's a bit meta, but I find a lot of it charming. I thought Tanglewood was overrated compared to American Water, YMMV. (I love "Sometimes a Pony" though.)
posted by bardic at 2:16 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by bardic at 2:16 PM on February 9, 2006
I admit I'm having a hard time on feeling the love locked within Tanglewood (although friends keep assuring me it's there, keep listening). It's as if the "off moments" have become the main theme of the album, backed with heavy drums and soaring guitar. Weirdly reminds me of seeing Bob Dylan live in the nineties (ack!).
posted by slogger at 2:32 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by slogger at 2:32 PM on February 9, 2006
In the case that my marriage plans with Sam Beam follow thorugh, David Berman is next on the list. He's so wonderfully insane.
posted by youcancallmeal at 2:50 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by youcancallmeal at 2:50 PM on February 9, 2006
Minor point, but the footage isn't from 1968's 'Planet of the Apes.' It's from 1970's 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes,' one of the most hilariously, wretchedly awful movies ever made. In other words, it's great.
posted by mediareport at 8:23 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by mediareport at 8:23 PM on February 9, 2006
Yeah, Beneath the Planet of the Apes. I remember seeing it in an Ape marathon at a seedy drive-in years ago, and it was the least memorable. Apparently, Heston wanted out of the franchise, and insisted on a cameo where they killed himoff, then they got the similar looking James Franciscus to be the lead. Probably tied with Conquest of... for worst ape in the series.
posted by Blingo at 8:39 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by Blingo at 8:39 PM on February 9, 2006
I'm a little disappointed that they didn't show the bomb worshipping mutants. They MAKE that movie, man.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:49 PM on February 9, 2006
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 9:49 PM on February 9, 2006
Beneath the Planet of the Apes...Probably tied with Conquest of... for worst ape in the series.
Sacrilege! Beneath clearly has the over-the-top looniness that sends it into the SoBadIt'sGreat Hall of Fame. And Conquest is obviously #2 in quality; it actually has a decent story and, despite the low budget, makes good use of available architecture to create a futuristic vision *and* manages to convey some real menace.
The worst-in-series race isn't even close; the winner by far is the final film, 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes,' which looks and feels like a shitty mess of a tv show, with a climactic battle scene that surely ranks among the most pathetic ever filmed. It's just plain awful.
So, for those following along at home, the proper POTA Quality Index is this:
#1 - Planet of The Apes - ***** - a true sci-fi classic
Tie:
#4 - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes - **** - dark and creative slave revolution story, not in the league of the first but still a keeper sci-fi story, despite budget limitations
#2 - Beneath the Planet of the Apes - **** - a tossed-off disaster from start to finish, almost unbearably stupid and thus completely hilarious, an absolute must-see
#3 - Escape from the Planet of the Apes - *** - Bonus points for figuring out a way to keep the series alive after the earth blows up in #2, has moments of real humor as Zira and Cornelius go shopping and interact with the United Nations, and real pathos as they lay down their lives for the future, but shows its decreasing budget way too obviously
#5 - Battle for the Planet of the Apes - * - avoid at all costs, a shockingly bad embarrassment to the series (and with this series, that's really saying something)
/ape-ophile who heartily recommends 'Behind the Planet of the Apes' to Hollywood documentary fans
posted by mediareport at 10:39 PM on February 9, 2006
Sacrilege! Beneath clearly has the over-the-top looniness that sends it into the SoBadIt'sGreat Hall of Fame. And Conquest is obviously #2 in quality; it actually has a decent story and, despite the low budget, makes good use of available architecture to create a futuristic vision *and* manages to convey some real menace.
The worst-in-series race isn't even close; the winner by far is the final film, 'Battle for the Planet of the Apes,' which looks and feels like a shitty mess of a tv show, with a climactic battle scene that surely ranks among the most pathetic ever filmed. It's just plain awful.
So, for those following along at home, the proper POTA Quality Index is this:
#1 - Planet of The Apes - ***** - a true sci-fi classic
Tie:
#4 - Conquest of the Planet of the Apes - **** - dark and creative slave revolution story, not in the league of the first but still a keeper sci-fi story, despite budget limitations
#2 - Beneath the Planet of the Apes - **** - a tossed-off disaster from start to finish, almost unbearably stupid and thus completely hilarious, an absolute must-see
#3 - Escape from the Planet of the Apes - *** - Bonus points for figuring out a way to keep the series alive after the earth blows up in #2, has moments of real humor as Zira and Cornelius go shopping and interact with the United Nations, and real pathos as they lay down their lives for the future, but shows its decreasing budget way too obviously
#5 - Battle for the Planet of the Apes - * - avoid at all costs, a shockingly bad embarrassment to the series (and with this series, that's really saying something)
/ape-ophile who heartily recommends 'Behind the Planet of the Apes' to Hollywood documentary fans
posted by mediareport at 10:39 PM on February 9, 2006
I really liked Beneath. I mean, everyone dies in the end. The whole Earth goes kablooey. What's not to like?
posted by palinode at 7:40 AM on February 10, 2006
posted by palinode at 7:40 AM on February 10, 2006
Good news! According to the "How Can I Love You If You Won't Lie Down" video, David Berman ( or someone close to him in the production) has the exact same plates as I do!
posted by redsparkler at 8:42 AM on February 10, 2006
posted by redsparkler at 8:42 AM on February 10, 2006
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