Mark Pauline

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Maimed Artist
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Maimed Artist

Aug 27, 1984
Documentary that profiles Mark Pauline, the machine performance artist of Survival Research Laboratories. As the Title suggests, Pauline lost most of one hand during experimentation. 'Maimed Artist' explores the often destructive world of such performance art, where there is a fine line between entertainment and insanity.
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The Arbitrary Calculation of Pathological Amusements
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Alan Kelly, editor supreme takes you on a romp through Survival Research Laboratories weirdest show experience ever: SRL Performing "The Arbitrary Calculation of Pathological Amusements" in downtown Tokyo on December 23 1999, (the emperors birthday). See what happens when Japanese corporate colossus NTT (working through their public Museum the ICC) use their muscle to get permits for explosives, flame-throwers, and the Pitching Machine to operate in downtown Tokyo!!
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The Pleasures of Uninhibited Excess
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A fast-moving and comprehensive documentation of three Survival Research Laboratories performances 1989-1990. Includes "Illusions of Shameless Abundance ...", ArtSpace Computer-Controlled Installation, "A Carnival of Misplaced Devotion ...", plus details of the 1989 bomb hoax incident.
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Crimewave
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Crimewave

Oct 08, 1996
Alan Kelley's eagerly awaited edit of a Survival Research Laboratories show in the Bay Area held on an empty parking lot off Beale Street at the foot of the Bay Bridge. The show revolves around the many humorous aspects of violent human interaction. Also included in the video are footage from the Wired anniversary party and the SRL Halloween Trick where the V1 was operated in front of the Roxie Theater and several other machines and props operated by SRL members on Minna Street. Includes footage of Mark Pauline being detained by the SFPD for questioning on the device ignited on 16th Street...
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Pranks!
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Pranks!

Mar 05, 1988
Video accompaniment to the book of the same name released by RE/SEARCH magazine, featuring interviews with Survival Research Lab's Mark Pauline, Joe Coleman, Karen Finley, Boyd Rice, and Frank Discussion. "Five Fabulously Funny Interviews with Fiendishly Flamboyant Pranksters discussing diabolical (and sometimes illegal) deeds. Dazzling deceptions and put-ons from some of the most outrageous artists living today."
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Impact Video Magazine
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Impact Video Magazine

Jan 01, 1989
Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and much more! Hosted by Alex Winter!
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Desolation Center
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Desolation Center

Mar 16, 2018
The untold story of a series of Reagan-era guerrilla punk and industrial desert happenings in Southern California that are now recognized as the inspiration for Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella. Interviews and rare performance footage of Sonic Youth, Minutemen, Meat Puppets, Redd Kross, Einstürzende Neubauten, Survival Research Laboratories, Savage Republic, Swans and more.
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Baited Trap
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Baited Trap

Jun 06, 1986
Short film by Jon Reiss, featuring machinery and effects by Survival Research Laboratories.