Review of Who Is Lydia Loveless? (2016) by Emily C — 28 Nov 2017
Who is Lydia Loveless? is unlike any rock film I've ever seen. Instead of the usual gushing about a band long gone, this film takes us on a journey with a band in progress. We see the highs and lows, the financial struggles, the boredom of the road, issues with piracy, rude fans, and of course sexism. Lydia is funny and brilliant.
When the filmmaker, Gorman Bechard, takes apart her song "Desire," bringing us from words in a note book, to rehearsal, to studio, to live performance. we see Lydia's genius at work. And speaking of live performances, the few featured here are among the greatest I've ever seen anywhere. I'm talk "Stop Making Sense" greatness.
This is a film that should appeal to not just Lydia fans, or even rock documentary fans, but to fans of great narrative filmmaking. This is a great indie film. Period. One of the best I've seen all year. You will laugh, you will learn, you will even shed a tear, but most importantly it will rock your world.
This review of Who Is Lydia Loveless? (2016) was written by Emily C on 28 Nov 2017.
Who Is Lydia Loveless? has generally received very positive reviews.
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