Category Archives: Movies

A Skin Too Few – The Days Of Nick Drake

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I just stumbled upon this wonderful documentary on Nick Drake, early 70s singer-songwriter of near mythical fame. We’re big fans here at Barry Towers. Be sure to check out the man’s small but fabulous body of work (if you hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Slow Day At Work?

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Sharleena

The Black Page Hole:

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1997 Captain Beefheart Documentary

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Not sure if I’ve posted this before, anyway, here’s a BBC documentary on The Captain, narrated by the late great John Peel. Part one: Parts two, three, four, five, six. Via MetaFilter.

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Slacker Uprising

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Michael Moore’s latest film, Slacker Uprising is now available as a free download — US and Canada only unfortunately, although it’s reported to be available as a torrent at a certain pirate bay on the intertubes. The film is described … Continue reading →

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Fialka Interviews Bickford

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Philip Marion writes: A wonderful cultural archivist, metaphysical snake-oil salesman, antiquarian ne’er-do-well, and star of the end of the VHS version of “Baby Snakes” Gerry Fialka interviewed Bruce Bickford recently after the showing of FZ’s Bickford film at the silent … Continue reading →

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One Hour Interview With Neil Young

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Ol’ Neil seems to be in quite a talkative mood. Via Thrasher’s Wheat.

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Porno Soundtracks

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

What happens if you put three professional musicians in a recording studio and … have them watch porn movies? While you probably begin imagining strange situations, these guys made it a creative venture. They created a new soundtrack to the … Continue reading →

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Born Dropped Out

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

The Hippie Kid Stories: Unedited interviews of children of hippies displayed as short video clips that you choose how to view. Participants answered the same 20 questions with no interviewer prompting them as they looked at the camera. Hippie kids, … Continue reading →

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Joe’s M’ssage

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Balint

Joe Travers’ letter, on the audio-tracks of the new DVD – found on the Usenet group alt.fan.frank-zappa: I’m sorry Mark, but it’s Dolby Digital. We originally were going to with PCM audio but we decided that we would go Dolby … Continue reading →

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New Live FZ DVD: The Torture Never Stops

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Well, apparently today is Zappa-news day. A new DVD, hot off the press at Barfko Swill: FZ: The Torture Never Stops. As per the blurb: $21.98 Halloween, New York City, 1981 – Live at The Palladium edited, performed & music … Continue reading →

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