A slight diversion on the Really Awful Movies podcast, exploring the compelling new Netflix doc, Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam.
This one tells the story of sleazy Svengali Lou Pearlman, who masterminded the creation of both Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
Tune in, and expect the unexpected (well, not really – there will likely be a return to horror and 80s/90s action shortly).
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This week, a documentary turn: This is Gwar chronicles the three decades-long history of the infamous rock band, though countless iterations and many a rubber monster suit.
A Shudder exclusive, the movie is must-see material for fans of Some Kind of Monster, Anvil: The Story of Anvil, and This is Spinal Tap.
Truly inspirational filmmaking.
Subjects discussed in this episode:
“Gimmick” bands like Gwar, Alice Cooper and KISS, plus local novelty acts like White Cowbell Oklahoma, etc
The life of a touring band especially in an era of decreased prominence of music culturally and a plethora of entertainment options
Misconceptions about Gwar’s musicality
The band’s two seminal members and their influence on its direction
Tales of wanton self destruction
Disaffected art school brats and the connective thread through rock music and pop culture, with David Byrne, David Bowie and Seth MacFarlane,
and the excellent podcast, Your Favorite Band Sucks
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