Control by Anton Corbijn An amazing bio pic by avant-garde music video director Anton Corbijn about Joy Division's Ian Curtis. Sam Riley who plays Ian does one of the best acting jobs I've ever seen of a singer. The movie chronicles his struggles, addictions and health problems. This is a fantastic bio pic. You're Gonna Miss Me by Keven McAlester Roky Erickson was once the lead singer of The 13th Floor Elevators who pioneered acid rock. After a pot bust gone wrong he pleaded insanity and spent years in a mental hospital. He emerged with a new creation "Horror Rock" and became a Syd Barrett-like recluse. This movie starts with where he is now and then shows you where he came from. The Devil and Daniel Johnston by Jeff Feuerzeig A documentary about a schizophrenic musicians life. This singer song writer creates simple music with a lot of heart. Throughout the film of his life are snippets cassettes and video clips which he obsessively record...
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