Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) - A movie about They Might Be Giants
by AJ Schnack
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Actor: Conan O'Brien, Glenn Morrow, John Flansburgh, John Linnell, Sarah VowellDirector: AJ Schnack
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-11-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Plexifilm
Movie Reviews of Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) - A movie about They Might Be Giants
Movie Review: The tale of 2 mad geniuses
Summary: 4 Stars
If you've ever wondered how this band got together...this is your answer. It follows the 2 Johns through the travels and tribulations of creating one of the more innovative bands to come from New York in the 80's (without a drummer and bass player).
It follows them through the original ideas with vintage photos and videos of the bands early days up to the more recent studio time. It delves into their obsession with coffee and answering machines.
Summary of Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) - A movie about They Might Be Giants
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) is the celebrated true story of They Might Be Giants, the Brooklyn-based musical duo of John Flansburgh and John Linnell. Embracing the Do-It-Yourself ethos of true independent artists, they have followed a unique and sometimes unconventional path to cult stardom - from their first meeting in grade school to their 2002 Grammy Award - aided by stunning low-budget music videos, trailblazing use of the internet and a telephone answering machine. Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) is a chronicle of the band's 20-year history, told through performances, animation, videos and hilarious commentaries from friends and fans.Watching Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) is like stepping into a delightful alternate universe where wit and ingenuity are valued over sexual display and bombast. This energetic documentary explores the quirky world of They Might Be Giants, surely one of the most distinctive rock bands of all time. Through interviews with the band's creative duo, John Flansburgh and John Linnell, as well as concert clips, video snippets, and interviews with commentators and musicians like Ira Glass, Sarah Vowell, Frank Black, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, and the gloriously deranged Syd Straw, Gigantic tracks the irresistible rise of They Might Be Giants to the curious cult niche they occupy with panache and aplomb. The movie ably captures the band's off-kilter humor while also appreciating their poetry and musicianship. In addition, there's enough bonus material (full videos, live footage, deleted scenes and interviews) to make any fan's head explode. --Bret Fetzer
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