Flicks, Mark James Williams
It is a very rare thing to have a band’s story told in this way direct from the band themselves. There are no guest talking heads, in fact like many things ‘Beastie’, I don’t think anyone’s ever tried something like this. After launching the book they did a short theatre tour in North America and enlisted long time friend and collaborator Spike Jonze to direct it and film it. It is unique in that they tell the story themselves on stage in front of an audience with humility and honesty, and a healthy dose of self-deprecating humour not seen in many music docos. The casual way in which the boys conversate with Spike over the sound system mid-show is charming and natural.
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