Tag Archives: David Byrne

3 things about Jonathan Demme’s SOMETHING WILD

Posted on March 22, 2021 by robchristopher

Something Wild [1986] 1. A watermelon-shaped zipper pouch. 2. David Byrne’s mom suggests he get rid of the handcuffs. 3. Smear of blood through his hair. 3 other things.

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3 things about Spike Lee’s DAVID BYRNE’S AMERICAN UTOPIA

Posted on October 19, 2020 by robchristopher

David Byrne’s American Utopia [2020] 1. Tracing the longitudinal fissure with his index finger. 2. Pant leg dance moves. 3. Congratulating an audience member on his age.

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3 things about the Ross Brothers’ CONTEMPORARY COLOR

Posted on August 3, 2020 by robchristopher

Contemporary Color [2016] 1. Nighttime. Practicing in the middle of the street. 2. Catching the flag by the silk. 3. Writing the song in a day, recording the song in a day; crafting the routine in 26 weeks.

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on December 13, 2018 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. Multiple instances of red drapes. 2. A coffee machine in the bedroom of Miss Rollings. 3. “What else is a field good for but building houses?” It’s hard to overstate how important this film has been … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on August 5, 2017 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. “It’s got six different kinds of liquor in it, but it don’t taste too strong.” 2. At the mall: Jeans West. 3. House construction as a game of leapfrog. This film is a joy each and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jonathan Demme’s STOP MAKING SENSE

Posted on August 20, 2014 by robchristopher

Stop Making Sense [1984] 1. The camera loses him, finds him again. He unbuttons the top button on his shirt. 2. While Byrne goes into a seizure, Alex Weir digs into his guitar. 3. Tina does a nasty dance. I … Continue reading →

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My very first cat video.

Posted on August 16, 2013 by robchristopher

I’m wading very slowly back into the editing pool, and this is my first exercise. It’s basically a remix of a music video I made in ninth grade. I shot the main part of the video, using a VHS camcorder, … Continue reading →

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3 things about TOM ZE: ASTRONAUTA LIBERTADO

Posted on February 21, 2010 by robchristopher

Tom Zé: Astronauta Libertado [2009] 1. “You’ve got to make music that people will listen to while they do the dishes.” 2. He appeared on the Brazilian TV show “Ladder to Success” playing a song called “Ramp to Failure.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Byrne’s TRUE STORIES

Posted on November 11, 2009 by robchristopher

True Stories [1986] 1. The movie was designed for the 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Not widescreen. Very unusual for a 1986 theatrical release. Perhaps Byrne designed it that way so that it wouldn’t lose much when shown on video? 2. “Linda! Larry! There’s … Continue reading →

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David Byrne’s Malaysian Childhood.

Posted on April 1, 2007 by robchristopher

MY MALAYSIAN CHILDHOOD by David Byrne, from his book Strange Ritual When far from home, the New Yorker or Los Angelino, feeling a pang of homesickness, may desire Thai food rather than his or her indigenous corn on the cob … Continue reading →

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