In the spirit of taking things lightly for the summer... Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2002) is an entertaining and educational look at the band They Might Be Giants.
If you are not already a fan of tmbg I'd suggest you skip this. But if you like the band - anyone from a die-hard fan who owns all their albums, to the (very) casual fan - this is a must.
I should point out that this documentary was made before they started doing albums aimed at children. (When tmbg lost my interest.)
For me, this documentary was a welcomed trip down memory lane. But I also learned a lot. Gigantic - employing interviews with band members, colleagues and fans, as well as concert footage and videos - gives a history of tmbg, including their tumultuous relationships with record companies, their instant fame and influence on MTV, and especially the friendship of John Linnell and John Flansburgh
And then they delve into the depths. Looking at how freakishly dedicated some of their fans actually are. This is entertaining too.
Speaking of freaky fans. About 56 minutes into the film you need to pay close attention. There's concert footage looking out into the crowd... And you can see one especially unfortunate guy who has the eerie and uncanny resemblance to a clean-shaved, yours truly, minus glasses.
Anyway, back to topic. This documentary not only seeks to explain tmbg's quirky sense of humour, they employ it. And this is why Gigantic is perfect for any fan.
For me, this documentary was a welcomed trip down memory lane. But I also learned a lot. Gigantic - employing interviews with band members, colleagues and fans, as well as concert footage and videos - gives a history of tmbg, including their tumultuous relationships with record companies, their instant fame and influence on MTV, and especially the friendship of John Linnell and John Flansburgh
And then they delve into the depths. Looking at how freakishly dedicated some of their fans actually are. This is entertaining too.
Speaking of freaky fans. About 56 minutes into the film you need to pay close attention. There's concert footage looking out into the crowd... And you can see one especially unfortunate guy who has the eerie and uncanny resemblance to a clean-shaved, yours truly, minus glasses.
Anyway, back to topic. This documentary not only seeks to explain tmbg's quirky sense of humour, they employ it. And this is why Gigantic is perfect for any fan.
2 comments:
I'm just a reader of your site.I've never seen you. How am I supposed to know who to look for in the crowd? HELP!!
look for the ugly, pissed off guy in the green polo shirt and hat.
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