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REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE

Chris Slusarenko

Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:14

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW THE WHO’S TOMMY w/ OWEN KLINE...

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2024/09/05

This week, we celebrate Revolutions Per Movie’s 1 year anniversary with filmmaker and actor OWEN KLINE (A24’s Funny Pages), who chose one of the most anticipated music films to discuss on the podcast, THE WHO’S TOMMY.We discuss the chicken/egg of the movie vs. the lp, the baked bean mythology, Ken Russell’s pre-filmmaking history from being a ballet dancer to dodging the war, Russell’s early BBC Composer films, Richard Lester and Lindsay Anderson, Robert Crumb and Fantagraphics Books, being a

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'ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL' w/ Craig Finn

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2024/08/29

This week, we talk to CRAIG FINN of THE HOLD STEADY & ’That’s How I Remember It’ podcast about the legendary cult classic ROCK ’N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL!We discuss how discovering THE RAMONES is a young person’s game, reading THRASHER magazine in the school library, not knowing what bands sounded like, KTEL record complitaions and ROCK 80 LP, the Summer of 1980 AM Rock Radio, Craig seeing STYX’s KILROY WAS HERE tour, vomiting at a DEVO show, $1.92 new wave shows, fantasing about where bands are getting

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1:00:36

'DEPECHE MODE 101' w/ PEACHES CHRIST

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2024/08/22

For our 50th episode, we talk to the legend PEACHES CHRIST about one of her favorite music documentaries, D.A. Pennebaker & Chris Hegedus’ DEPECHE MODE 101.We discuss why this film became Pennebaker’s favorite film (over his films about Dylan & Bowie) and why the film director wasn’t a fan when he first started the project, Peaches discovery and obsession with the VHS tape of this doc, how even though Depeche Mode were straight they loved their queer fans, how the band grew into a global sensation,

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1:14:54

'DANCE CRAZE' w/ DANIEL RACHEL

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2024/08/15

This week, we talk to DANIEL RACHEL, the author of TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG, THE 2 TONE RECORDS STORY, about the 1981 2 Tone concert film DANCE CRAZE.We discuss the film’s volatile production, how the film’s genesis started at a swimming pool in L.A., Jerry Dammers unwavering work ethic, seeing people skanking in the aisles at the movie screening, the short life span of The Selecter and The Body Snatchers, how the film sneaks in concert footage shot in New Jersey vs. the UK, the moment Daniel noticed that

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1:00:03

'JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY' w/ Ann Magnuson

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2024/08/08

This week, we talk to legendary actor, musician, performance artist, and writer ANN MAGNUSON (Bongwater, The Hunger, Making Mr. Right, Cabin Boy, Pyramid Club, Club 57) about the influential cinema jazz documentary Jazz On A Summer’s Day. We discuss the performances in the film (including Thelonious Monk, Anita O’ Day, Chico Hamilton, Eric Dolphy to name a few performers), what it was like for Ann to inhabit Anita O’Day for the audio book of her autobiography, first impressions of Lou Reed’s Metal

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'THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILZATION PT. II: THE METAL...

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2024/08/01

This week, we talk to Australian musician, actor, and podcaster BEN LEE about the classic THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION 2: THE METAL YEARS!!!We discuss how the film compares to the original punk rock film, Ben’s genuinie love of heavy metal and the shot by shot tribute he made to this film for his latest music video, seeing the Mötley Crüe Dr. Feelgood tour, Ben’s transtion from metal into punk, Ben’s thoughts on why Australia might not have the perfomative distance needed to have more glammy

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'THE DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION' w/ Jerry A. Lang

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2024/07/25

This week, we talked to punk legend Jerry A Lang of Poison Idea, who discussed The Decline Of Western Civilization and the punk rock scene of that time.We talk about power of power of The Germs, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, the professionalism of X and Fear, how The Weirdos were supposed to have been in the film, how the audience in the movie theater started stage diving & smashing up the theater, the soundtrack LP, seeing Italy’s Raw Power play in your basement, The Desperate Bicycles,Slash & Search

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'THE FILM AND VIDEO WORK OF THE RESIDENTS' w/ Homer...

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2024/07/18

This week, we talked to Homer Flynn of The Cryptic Corporation, who represents the mysterious, unknown collective, THE RESIDENTS, and discussed their legacy in film and video.Topics included the band’s Theory Of Obscurity, which Resident is the easiest to negotiate with, how the band couldn’t even give their initial records away and the moment that changed, creating the Ralph Records logo, what the Residents think of A.I., how they created their album artwork and music videos, collaborating with

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1:07:32

'PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE' w/ Perry Shall & Phil...

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2024/07/11

This week, we talked to Grammy Nominated Visual Artist & Musician Perry Shall & Fangoria Magazine’s Editor In Chief Phil Nobile Jr about arguably their favorite film of all time, Phantom Of The Paradise!!!We discuss the film’s incredible songs and performance by Paul Williams, Brian DePalma’s homages and obsessions within the film, the ties (and lawsuit) associated with this film and Led Zeppelin, the 70s obsession with the 50s, our love for the character BEEF, our childhood discovery of this film,

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1:00:58

'THE BLUES BROTHERS' w/ Video Dave

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2024/07/04

This week, we talk to rapper, producer, visual artist, and video director VIDEO DAVE (whose new album with OPEN MIKE EAGLE & STILL RIFT as PREVIOUS INDUSTRIES is out now on MERGE RECORDS) about a film that speaks to him from the heart of his home town of Chicago and both of our childhoods, THE BLUES BROTHERS.We discuss the film’s impact on Chicago (and vice-versa), tech vs. artistry, the incredible musical cameos in the film, Dave’s original story & the development of his iconic sewing skills, how

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1:42:32

'LONG STRANGE TRIP' w/ Andy Kindler & Mike Lisk

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2024/06/27

This week, we talk to comedian/actorAndy Kindler(Bob's Burgers,Late Night w/ David Letterman,Maron, Everybody Loves Raymond) &Mike Lisk(executive producer of The Best Show w/ Tom Scharpling and host of Egg Foo What?!) about a documentary whose subject matter is dear to both of their hearts (yet full of confusion and mystery for host Chris Slusarenko), The Grateful Dead documentary series,LONG STRANGE TRIP.These two have a history with each other, and out of the gate, an old Zappa argument and

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'ROCKPILE: BORN LOSERS' w/ Jay Gonzalez

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2024/06/20

This week, we talked to Jay Gonzalez (solo artist and member of Drive-By Truckers) about the Rockpile (Nick Lowe & Dave Edmunds) British TV Doc, Born Fighters.We discuss the Pub Rock scene, Edmunds & Lowe’s early bands, Rockpile getting lumped into the New Wave Scene, Stiff Records, Nick Lowe’s incredible ability to write unforgettable pop songs, recording on 4-track vs. larger studios, RockPile’s amazing quips, playing country fairs, the amount of incredible access given to the filmmakers in this

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'THE SLITS: HERE TO BE HEARD' w/ KT Kincaid

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2024/06/13

This week, we talked to musician and vital member of the late 70s/early 80s Portland Punk Scene, KT Kincaid, who picked the incredible doc, THE SLITS HERE TO BE HEARD.We discussed her and her sister’s importance in the creation of the punk scene, their band NEO BOYS (whose recordings were reissued on K Records), discovering Bowie, seeing punkers before hearing punk, the rarity of finding punk records, picking the bass guitar over other instruments, nobody sounding like The Slits & the genius of Viv

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'LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL' w/ Jason P....

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2024/06/06

This week, I’m joined by JASON P. WOODBURY (of Aquarium Drunkard) and filmmakers BRIAN LINDSTROM & ANDY BROWN to discuss their incredible new film LOST ANGEL: THE GENIUS OF JUDEE SILL.We talked about Judee Sill’s gnostic relationship to her music and how she backed it up in her lifestyle, what our introductions to her music were like, Sill’s disdain of being lumped in with Christian Rock & opening for rock bands, her influence on Andy Partridge of XTC, how the filmmakers shaped the film over the

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'DANNY SAYS' w/ Bob Bert

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2024/05/30

This week we talked to the legendary musician Bob Bert of Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Chrome Cranks, Lydia Lunch Retrovirus & Bewitched, who picked the equally legendary Danny Fields documentary, Danny Says, to discuss.We talk about Danny’s trials with the bands he loved and discovered (including The Stooges, MC5, Jonathan Richman & The Ramones); the notion of chance meetings in art; Danny breaking the news of John Lennon saying ‘The Beatles are bigger than Jesus Christ’ and the aftermath he created

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'AMY' w/ Ralph Moore

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2024/05/23

This week, we talked to UK journalist, author & manager Ralph Moore, who chose the documentary about Amy Winehouse, AMY, to discuss.We talk about the line you have to walk managing artists, Amy’s parent’s new documentary Reclaiming Amy, The Frank album, Mark Ronson, the Coventry Music scene, how the film is one of the best representations of what it is like to be hounded by the paparazzi and what has changed with the UK press since Amy’s life, how they acquired the footage in the film, seeing Amy

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'DON'T BREAK DOWN: A FILM ABOUT JAWBREAKER' w/ Jim Gavin

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2024/05/16

My guest this week is Jim Gavin (the creator of AMC’s incredible series Lodge 49 and author of Middle Men), who chose to discuss the Jawbreaker documentary Don’t Break Down.We talk about the band’s grip on their fans, the eventual backlash against Jawbreaker, lyrics that destroy you, the Masonic world and the genesis of Lodge 49, East Coast punk vs. West Coast punk, Lilies/Broadcast/Stereolab and other sonic rabbit holes, creating imaginary mentors, the legendary Jabberjaw/L.A. scene, creating your

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1:00:52

FREE PATREON EXCLUSIVE: BONUS REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE...

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2024/05/12

Hey everyone! This episode about the Roger Corman (RIP) film Slumber Party Massacre came out today, so we've decided to let everyone hear this bonus Patreon episode to celebrate Corman's legacy. And if you're enjoying this show, please consider supporting Patreon.com/RevolutionsPerMovie, where you will get the bonus episodes, stand-alone shows (like Coffee with Krummeancher & A Very Opinionated Look at URGH! A MUSIC WAR), physical goods sent out to you and to also reserve your copy of the upcoming

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1:18:02

'THE FILMS & VIDEOS OF DEVO' w/ Jerry Casale of DEVO

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2024/05/09

This week, the one that started it all for me, Devo’s Jerry Casale, joins me on the podcast to talk about Devo’s film and video legacy.We discuss the origin story of their first short film, the films that influenced Casale and Devo’s aesthetic, their early jobs and the pressures of Ohio, how ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ influenced the 'Beautiful World’ video, meeting collaborator Chuck Statler, where Rod Rooter’s dialogue came from, Club Devo and the difficulties making their merchandise, Jerry tells the plot

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1:09:46

'WATCH ME JUMPSTART' w/ Paddy Considine

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2024/05/02

This week, we talked to the actor (House Of The Dragons,24 Hour Party People,The World’s End), musician (Riding The Low), writer/director (Tyrannosaur,Journeyman) Paddy Considine, about his all-time favorite band (in any universe), Guided By Voices and the documentaryWatch Me Jumpstart.We discuss these mythical legends of Dayton, what it was like for Chris being in the band and working with Pollard, Pollard’s incredible work ethic and output, Paddy’s trip from the UK to visit Ohio for the first time

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