DEVO Rocks, Familiar Touch, Evil Unearthed – Streaming Guide for August 19
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DEVO
Starring: Mark Mothersbaugh, Gerald V. Casale, Bob Casale ; Directed by: Chris Smith
Synopsis:
Directed by Chris Smith (American Movie, Fyre), the documentary is an in-depth, definitive look at DEVO’s story, tracing how the group’s origins at Kent State during a time of political upheaval shaped their radical philosophy of “de-evolution.” Combining rare archival footage, interviews, and an unflinching look at the band’s artistic and cultural impact, the documentary captures DEVO’s rise, offering a timely reflection on art, rebellion, and the power of subversion in pop culture.
Critics:
“Another engaging offering… The band’s delightfully odd costumes and visual aesthetic were so lighthearted and silly that they came across as the antidote to politically infused rock.”
— Kyle Smith, Wall Street Journal
“All this is packaged in a dizzying barrage of imaginative visuals and infectious music that’s almost overwhelming — in the best possible way.”
– David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
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Familiar Touch
Starring: Kathleen Chalfant, H. Jon Benjamin, Directed by: Sarah Friedland
Synopsis:
Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors now punctuate her comfortable routine. When her son (H. Jon Benjamin) arrives to dine with her, she mistakes him for a suitor. Their “date” takes them to an assisted living facility, which Ruth does not remember that she had previously selected for herself. Among her fellow memory care residents, Ruth feels lost and adrift, certain she has found herself somewhere she does not belong. As she slowly begins to accept the warmth and support of care workers Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle) and Brian (Andy McQueen), she finds new ways to ground herself in her body, even as her mind embarks on a journey all its own. Writer-director Sarah Friedland’s coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth’s shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective.
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Evil Unearthed
Starring: Matt Benton, Eric Conner, Joe Vitale Directed by: Matt Benton
Synopsis:
In the heart of Hartford City, Indiana, stands a house shrouded in mystery and darkness known as the Monroe House, claimed to be the most haunted house in the state. In a hauntingly gripping documentary, the Paranormal Research Unit, DIG Paranormal and Interface Death bring their decade-long investigation to light, revealing terrifying accounts of unexplained paranormal activity and unearthing spine chilling ritualistic items in the crawl space.
Critics:
“It’s devastating to behold. But devastation is only the culmination, and not the entirety, of Ruth’s journey, and Chalfant’s performance, for all its exquisite subtlety, is also furiously alive.”
– Justin Chang, The New Yorker
Evil Unearthed
Starring: Matt Benton, Eric Conner Directed by: Matt Benton
Synopsis:
With seven years of documentation, the Paranormal Research Unit delves into the unsettling mystery of the Monroe House-culminating in the discovery of disturbing, ritualistic objects hidden beneath the most haunted house in Indiana.
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