Quest for Sleep
Jan 01, 2003An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Documentary
Mac McCaughan
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Firewall of Sound
Jan 01, 1970A look at how the music industry has been affected by the Internet, and how independent labels and musicians are using it to reach more listeners.
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The Road to Ruane
May 04, 2024Billy Ruane, storied impresario of the 90s Boston indie music scene. Billy promoted shows and inspired cult-like followings of bands by the likes of The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., Pixies, Superchunk, Buffalo Tom, Elliott Smith, Pavement, and Sonic Youth. His gracious treatment of artists set new standards in music. But underneath Billy’s exuberant cartoon-like demeanor and Harvard education, was the pain of a man with deep trauma, who struggled with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, and was confounded by the weight of an endless supply of money.
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Merge Records: 25 Years in 24 Minutes
Aug 12, 2014Founded by Superchunk's Mac McCaughan and Laura Ballance in 1989, North Carolina’s Merge Records quickly grew to become one of America’s essential indie labels. From supporting their fertile local indie rock scene to launching international stars, for 25 years Merge has carved out uncompromising success by staying true to its independent roots. Google Play is proud to celebrate 25 years of Merge Records with this exclusive documentary and series of covers of Merge classics by Merge acts including Superchunk, the Mountain Goats, Telekinesis and more.
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Superchunk: Take The Tube
Jun 01, 1993This show at the University of London Union was the drunken culmination of six weeks of touring Europe from April to May, 1992. Even our faithful crew abandoned us into the stagediving frenzy of the throbbing throng of punters that packed ULU that night. The performance is followed by an embarrassing pre-show interview in which we try not to bare our souls. English beer, plenty of sweat and all the hits - what more could you ask for?
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Superchunk: Crowding Up Your Visual Field
Jan 01, 2003Includes vintage Superchunk videos with commentary on the videos from the band and the directors, a documentary made by the band, interviews and live footage - you'll need a few days to get through all of it. Over four hours of material and all of it's essential.
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Other Music
Apr 26, 2019A documentary highlighting the 20 year history of influential indie record store Other Music in Manhattan's East Village.
Documentary
Superchunk: Live at Bumbershoot
Sep 02, 2013By now most have heard about Superchunk titling their new album I Hate Music, that it is the “dark twin” of their 2010 release, Majesty Shredding. But the only reason to care about an album name is if you like the band that’s naming it. And who doesn’t like Superchunk?? The lively rock group that rose to fame in the 90’s, helping to put the Chapel Hill, NC, music scene on the map with quirky, punk-influenced songs, doesn’t make you think of drama first – not like, say, The Phantom of the Opera might – but drama was palpable in the wait for the band’s anticipated new project. And (important information alert!) the band has also shot at least one music video affixing a camera onto a kitty cat.
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Paint It Black
Jun 03, 2016A young woman attempts to deal with the death of her boyfriend while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother.
Drama
Paint It Black
Jun 03, 2016A young woman attempts to deal with the death of her boyfriend while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother.
Drama
Moxie
Mar 03, 2021A young woman attempts to deal with the death of her boyfriend while continuously confronted by his mentally unstable mother.
Comedy
Quest for Sleep
Jan 01, 2003An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Documentary
Quest for Sleep
Jan 01, 2003An hour-long documentary filmed by the band, Superchunk, on its 2001 tour of Japan, Europe and the US
Documentary
Looking for Leonard
Jan 01, 2002Ted, his girlfriend Jo, and his brother Johnny are small-time robbers in Montreal. The brothers spend their time watching TV, while Jo rereads Leonard Cohen's novel "Beautiful Losers" and attends writing classes. Luka, a Czech immigrant, picks up Jo when he sees her shoplifting. When Johnny surprises Luka kissing Jo, he attacks him. In the ensuing fight Jo accidentally kills Johnny, and Luka leaves the scene, but drops his wallet. The police assume that Luka attacked Johnny after a break-in and Jo goes along with that, but feels guilty about it.
Comedy
