From Dunc Chaplin Sent Sun, Jul 26th 1998, 22:27
From Dunc Chaplin Sent Sun, Jul 26th 1998, 22:27
> >Does anyone know of any other movies with significant IDM content? well, there was this cyberculture/technology-in-our-lives type of documentary called "Synthetic Pleasures" released like a year ago. not sure where it got played, but i saw it opening night at this small theater in NYC called Cinema Village - and interestingly enough, the director, some asian lady, can't remember the name, was there for chit chat. she mentioned briefly that at the last minute her movie had been knocked from the schedules of a lot of larger theaters in NYC and she was in danger of losing even more than she had originally "planned". oh, there was also something about her sleeping with the guy who financed her movie...her husband perhaps...ha! sooo, that should provide you with some insight into the production, reception, and overall politics of IDM. anyway, i believe the soundtrack got released and was hyped for a while - i recognised some of the stuff from old astralwerks comps, like Jaydee (sp?) for example. there are some extremely funny moments in the movie, like the japanese toys, and some awe-inspiring as well - indoor downhill skiing (also in Japan, of course). the message got muddled and confusing after a while, but it was nice that semi-IDMish music got played in the background for about 90% of the movie. so, go see it, if possible...it even has a cameo from one of my philosophy professors as well...