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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

  • 2014
  • Unrated
  • 1h 17m
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)
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of Montreal is the brainchild of Athens GA based singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes. This film documents a band's life, from festivals (Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza), on the tour bus, backstage, in the... Read allof Montreal is the brainchild of Athens GA based singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes. This film documents a band's life, from festivals (Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza), on the tour bus, backstage, in the studio...nowhere was off limits.of Montreal is the brainchild of Athens GA based singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes. This film documents a band's life, from festivals (Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza), on the tour bus, backstage, in the studio...nowhere was off limits.

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    • Jason Miller
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    • Jason Miller
    • Andrew Napier
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    • Dottie Alexander
    • Derek Almstead
    • David Barnes
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    • Director
      • Jason Miller
    • Writers
      • Jason Miller
      • Andrew Napier
    • Stars
      • Dottie Alexander
      • Derek Almstead
      • David Barnes
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    Rebecca Cash
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    Matthew Paris Dawson
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    As someone who just got into the band via their latest release "Lousy with Sylvianbriar', I was completely unaware of how versatile and prolific Of Montreal have been over the past decade and a half. This film exposed me to their music and history in the most immersive and interesting way possible. If you're unfamiliar with them, I recommend just diving into this film. Since watching it, I haven't been able to listen to anything else. Their catalogue is expansive and quite phenomenal. As far as 'Rock Docs' go, of which I've seen a million, this is right up there with the best. It may, in fact, be my favourite. What a trip it is to take in under 2 hours. Long live Kevin Barnes' Of Montreal!

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      Kevin Barnes: I've learned how to cope with things like this cat picture.

      [shows picture of cat to camera]

      Kevin Barnes: It's not going to produce anxiety, basically is what I'm trying to say. Even though it's got a bullshit face and fucking terrible eyes and he's wearing a scarf,

      [throws picture down on table]

      Kevin Barnes: that cat will do nothing to me, because I'm strong. I have strength.

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      References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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      • June 16, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • English
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      • Polyvinyl Records
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,056
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      • $20,056
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      • 1h 17m(77 min)
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