Moonage Daydream
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Documentaries, Music
- Stars: David Bowie, Iman, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Russell Harty, Dick Cavett, Bing Crosby, Elizabeth Taylor, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Max von Sydow, Charlie Chaplin, Max Schreck, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey, Ken Fordham, Brian Wilshaw, Geoffrey MacCormack, John 'Hutch' Hutchinson, Mike Garson
- Director: Brett Morgen
Comments
- ThurstonHunger - 30 December 2023
Neon Tombstone for a Shining Blackstar (ain't no movie big enough...)
No way even one way of Bowie's career would comfortably fit in a ~2 hour movie, so keep that in mind (and there are lots of fine video clips on line, Dinah Shore, Soul Train and more for the heavy duty fan).
Speaking of those deep fans, I worked with a person long ago who adored Bow-head, and I felt my appreciation was thin and paled in comparison to hers, but was no less sincere. For decades he had a larger-than-life impact on the music and creative world, even now he can be larger-than-death.
While the filming here does take some distracting kaleidoscope detours of the director flexing his art muscles perhaps, above all I loved seeing the paintings of Bowie. That and his nomadic travels, which seemed to play up his alien falling to earth personae really were a treat, on top of a small slice of his jukebox delights.
Again there can be nits to pick if that's your bad (I think Eno is indeed a genius, and glad he makes an appearance, but if I blinked I missed Iggy Pop...but did see pop soda Tina Turner tango), just a damn shame he left Earth while still so young at 'art, especially for me when my kids were just getting into him. I think the first album one son bought was "Blackstar." - theamusedlifebyanna - 9 May 2023
Blessed to have walked the Earth while he was here.
I remember being in my childhood friend's home (Cheri Miller); and her older brother had 33 1/3 albums of Ziggy Stardust. I remember not knowing what to think of it, or him or whatever it was. I found the colors pretty but I was what 6 or 7 and just not ready for that level of artistry yet. I became a big fan during his 80s resurgence, even if everyone in his artistic circle thought those pop-music years were "beneath him". The road however that "Modern Love" era Bowie took me on was wonderful though. I was a huge Tin Machine fan (wanted to date Tony Sales like crazy); and looked forward to ever release thereafter. Reviewed all the older material to find a treasure trove of gems from a true performance artist. Loved his acting. Loved his personality. Loved that he was whip smart, stylish and thought that his marriage to Iman just made the most beautiful union of humans.
If you want to just reside in a space and time with David Bowie - put this documentary on and just be there now. The world is crazy and his escapism right now is what I needed. Beautifully produced and edited, it's a gorgeous 2 plus hours well spent.
