Nothing can hurt me posted on july 1, 20 by rogerinorlando the legend of the band big star was born back in may of 1973, when a promoter flew legions of young rock critics into memphis for a convention that was essentially a stunt to get them to hear big star perform. Nothing can hurt me is the soundtrack for the new big star documentary of the same name. Released in 1974, radio city was recorded during 1973 at memphis ardent studios. I just recently learned of big star and this film is one of the first things that told their story to me. Nothing can hurt me pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released big star. The movie is destined to be a seminal rock doc in the canon, and one that will bring big star to a new generation of fans. And most important of all, i didnt leave this film and rush straight to itunes to download their work. With neverbeforeseen footage and photos of the band, indepth interviews and a rousing musical tribute by the bands they inspired, big star. The award winning film, initially shown in uk cinemas in the summer of 2014 will be available on dvd and bluray and also as a deluxe package featuring the bands first two albums, no. How to download big star nothing can hurt me files to my device. Nothing can hurt me, musician and writer lenny kaye, one of the most openhearted and unpretentious of all rock critics, makes the case. Nothing can hurt me posted on july 1, 20 by rogerinorlando the legend of the band big star was born back in may of 1973, when a promoter flew legions of young rock critics into memphis for a convention that was essentially a stunt to get them to hear big star. If the music is as good as the interviewees bleated on about. That makes ita film about the forgotten, underdog member of a forgotten.
Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary about legendary memphis band big star. Much like a band called death, with the release of nothing can hurt me will inspire even the apathetic viewer to download some of big star s music catalog to gain more insight and inspiration on their work, which is the likely desired effect. Nothing can hurt me, which will have its nationwide theatrical release july 3rd in new york, traces the bands history and music through interviews with surviving drummer jody stephens. Nothing can hurt me magnolia pictures on june 25, omnivore recordings will release the soundtrack to the film featuring 21 tracks, all of which are unissued versions of classic big star songs. Download big star nothing can hurt me files tradownload. Nothing can hurt me special pressing specialrelease. Chicago reader the execution is firstrateshould satisfy both longterm acolytes and those newly curious of big stars timeless artistry. If chilton is the hero of big star, bell is the hero of nothing can hurt me. Because of this, im obviously not the target audience for big star.
Jul 16, 20 nothing can hurt me is the soundtrack for the new big star documentary of the same name. Nothing can hurt me, the documentary that attempts to trace their days as obscure memphis critical darlings in the 70s to. Una pelicula dirigida por drew denicola, olivia mori con rick clark, jon auer, john lightman, jody stephens. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop musics greatest cult. Indiewire a fine documentary on the classicrock eras greatest cult band. Nothing can hurt me stars jon auer, alex chilton, rick clark, andy hummel the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min, and received a score of 69 out. Now that i have learned so much about them, read books about them, and bought all the recordings, i can tell you this film is a treasure trove of rare examples from the band. Though not a commercial success at the time, it is now recognized as a milestone album in the history of power pop music. The bands three albums provided inspiration to a host of successful artists including r. Nothing can hurt me pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten. In the 1970s, memphisbased band big star achieved critical acclaim but not mainstream success. Some of those enthusiasts are now in the position to make films, and so we have the doc big star.
Nonetheless, they produced a body of work of seminal importance to pop and alternative music, influencing major artists like rem, the replacements, elliot smith, beck, the flaming lips and countless others. Nothing can hurt me occurs far from the world of rock n roll, on a living room couch, where david bell and sara stewart sit talking about the death of their brother. Nothing can hurt me, a fulllength documentary about the massive critical acclaim, dismal. A feature documentary about pop musics greatest cult. Together less than four years, the band flirted with mainstream success but never achieved it. Nothing can hurt me traces the history of the highly influential powerpop band big star, which was headed by alex chilton. Aug 20, 20 because of this, im obviously not the target audience for big star. A feature documentary about pop musics greatest cult phenomenon, big star. All previously unissued versions of classic big star songs.
While mainstream success eluded them, big star s three albums have become critically lauded touchstones of the rock music canon. In nothing can hurt me, big star shines undiminished the. Click download file button or copy big star nothing can hurt me url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. The soundtrack will be available on cd, doublelp in a gatefold sleeve with a download card included, and digitally. Nothing can hurt me is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Nothing can hurt me 2012, directed by drew denicola and olivia mori, chronicled the groups career and band members solo efforts.
The story of big star has finally hit the big screen in the featurelength documentary big star. The definitive documentary about the beloved and influential 70s rock band big star. Jul 10, 20 in drew denicola and olivia moris documentary big star. I also show a couple of items from my big star vinyl collection. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary about legendary memphis. Nothing can hurt me is no doubt going to please fans of the cult rock band, but the rest of us may feel like outsiders not put off by the proceedings, really, but somewhat mystified. The influential 1970s rock band big star was together for less than 4 years, never quite making it to the top, yet influenced future rock pioneers. Features song lyrics for big star s nothing can hurt me album. Original soundtrack produced by cheryl pawelski and john fry editing, assembly and tape research by adam hill at ardent studios, memphis, tn. Clicking continue or your continued use of the service signifies your consent. But the mystery surrounding some of big star s gap in history is given its proper context and attention. Please click learn more to learn how we use cookies. Nothing can hurt me is a 2012 documentary about the eponymous 1970s poprock band from memphis that saw few sales in spite of enormous critical acclaim, but went on to become a cult phenomenon and inspire some great bands in the decades that followed.
Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and. While mainstream success eluded them, big star s three albums have become critically lauded. Jul 16, 2014 big star watch a clip from nothing can hurt me the documentary nothing can hurt me, about the legendary memphis band big star, gets its first uk cinema screenings on 1 august. Apr 04, 2020 in games with a fixed limit, the big blind is equal to the small bet, and the small blind is usually half the size of the big blind, but may be larger depending on the bets. I was in college and they had broken up several years prior. Nothing can hurt me offers a persuasive argument for its subjects cult classic oeuvre and presents a painfully passionate lament for their untapped potential. Seemed worth it for the previously unreleased material, and i was figuring i wouldnt even.
Nothing can hurt me is a 2012 documentary film about american rock band big star, directed by drew denicola and olivia mori. In 20, the documentary was released in theaters and on dvd, and it had a limited theatrical rerelease in england in august 2014. Big star watch a clip from nothing can hurt me music. A featurelength documentary about the massive acclaim, dismal commercial failure and enduring legacy of pop musics greatest cult band, big star. Nothing can hurt me is a featurelength documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop musics greatest cult phenomenon, big star. Having been a fan of big star for well over 20 years and having read anything and everything i can get my hands on about this band, i went into viewing this movie with some skepticism, thinking that any film would fall short telling the details of a complicated story. Jun 10, 20 we have the exclusive poster for the upcoming documentary big star. I tried out their record city lp on my radio show and played.