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Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990s a loose-knit group of like-minded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip-hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring Ed Templeton who skated pro for New Skate Boards winning awards all over the world, Harmony Korine who wrote the cult favourite Kids and then went on to direct Gummo and most recently Mister Lonely and Mike Mills who designed album covers for The Beastie Boys, Beck, Sonic Youth and directed the movie Thumbsucker. Also starring Barry McGee, Chris Johanson, Geoff McFetridge, Jo Jackson, Margaret Kilgallen, Stephen Powers, Thomas Campbell and Shepard Fairey.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation. In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth. ...Beautiful Losers
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"The best skate film since Dogtown and Z-Boys" says the blurb on the cover.
You what? Beautiful Losers isn't a skate film. There is some skateboard footage in there, but it's not the theme of the film or even much of a feature of it.
Beautiful Losers is a retrospective documentary about a group of loosely connected artists and their early development as such during the early 1990s. The film is curiously downbeat, and despite the New York locus has more of a Midwestern vibe.
Some of the interviewees speak more interestingly than others - Steve Powers, Cheryl Dunn and Harmony Korine are all insightful and fascinating. Most of the others aren't. This isn't a criticism of their art or their respective personalities - not by any means. It's just that because of the editing or the way the interviews were conducted, there's a lot of thin chat: "my friends liked what I was doing, they said it was like, so rad" - do we really need to hear this? The interview with Mike Mills, the multitalented musician and sleeve designer/video director for Air, Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, is particularly tedious. Which is a shame, because he's clearly an interesting guy who's done a lot of great stuff.
Yes, there was some kind of nexus between skateboarding, the DIY ethic, and some great, great art. But Beautiful losers fails to muster any kind of directorial vision.
The most interesting bit of the film: archive footage of Harmony Korine attempting a classic noise up whereby he 'threatens' a sixteen stone hell's angel with a banjo.
Packaging: A Jason Lee lookalike on a skateboard. Odd use of colour (drab/muted-lurid). The Region 2 edition's cover is undoubtedly misrepresentative of the film. Check the region 1 cover art - completely different.
Extras: no director's commentary here. Even if there was I wouldn't deploy it. However there is a handy 'scene selection' feature whereby you can go and select scenes. The DVD comes in a durable case constructed from injection moulded lightweight polymer, with a paper inlay.
3.5 rounded up to a 4 - directors Joshua Leonard and Aaron Page haven't made a bad or unlikeable film with Beautiful Losers, just one that doesn't have enough energy.
You what? Beautiful Losers isn't a skate film. There is some skateboard footage in there, but it's not the theme of the film or even much of a feature of it.
Beautiful Losers is a retrospective documentary about a group of loosely connected artists and their early development as such during the early 1990s. The film is curiously downbeat, and despite the New York locus has more of a Midwestern vibe.
Some of the interviewees speak more interestingly than others - Steve Powers, Cheryl Dunn and Harmony Korine are all insightful and fascinating. Most of the others aren't. This isn't a criticism of their art or their respective personalities - not by any means. It's just that because of the editing or the way the interviews were conducted, there's a lot of thin chat: "my friends liked what I was doing, they said it was like, so rad" - do we really need to hear this? The interview with Mike Mills, the multitalented musician and sleeve designer/video director for Air, Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, is particularly tedious. Which is a shame, because he's clearly an interesting guy who's done a lot of great stuff.
Yes, there was some kind of nexus between skateboarding, the DIY ethic, and some great, great art. But Beautiful losers fails to muster any kind of directorial vision.
The most interesting bit of the film: archive footage of Harmony Korine attempting a classic noise up whereby he 'threatens' a sixteen stone hell's angel with a banjo.
Packaging: A Jason Lee lookalike on a skateboard. Odd use of colour (drab/muted-lurid). The Region 2 edition's cover is undoubtedly misrepresentative of the film. Check the region 1 cover art - completely different.
Extras: no director's commentary here. Even if there was I wouldn't deploy it. However there is a handy 'scene selection' feature whereby you can go and select scenes. The DVD comes in a durable case constructed from injection moulded lightweight polymer, with a paper inlay.
3.5 rounded up to a 4 - directors Joshua Leonard and Aaron Page haven't made a bad or unlikeable film with Beautiful Losers, just one that doesn't have enough energy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Beautiful Losers tells the story of a group of talented outsiders in New York who came together to create art through different mediums in the early 1990s. As they began exhibiting their work throughout the US, their efforts quickly caught the eye of marketing executives throughout the country, and before long they were directing promos for Pepsi and designing Bennetton billboards. Despite this, they remained true to the original ethos as symbolised by skateboarding and street graffiti.
Among the artists featured include Ed Templeton, Mike Mills (director of Thumbsucker) and Harmony Korine (Kids, Gummo, Mister Lonely).
The documentary itself is amazing, a truly breathtaking portrait of a unique art movement. Each of the artists are covered in-depth as we get a glimpse into their personalities and inspirations. Also featuring music from the likes of Cat Power and other brilliant musicians. Highly recommended.
Among the artists featured include Ed Templeton, Mike Mills (director of Thumbsucker) and Harmony Korine (Kids, Gummo, Mister Lonely).
The documentary itself is amazing, a truly breathtaking portrait of a unique art movement. Each of the artists are covered in-depth as we get a glimpse into their personalities and inspirations. Also featuring music from the likes of Cat Power and other brilliant musicians. Highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i'm a big fan of ed templeton and thought i'd give this documentary a shot. i was truly inspired by the work and people involved as i take a lot of influence from subcultural people and movements in my own photographic work. it's definitely worth taking a look at as well as the book if you are looking to find some influence from some DIY artists; painters, film makers, photographers.
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unbelievably inspiring
I stubbled across this documentary on-line and immediatly after watching I ordered the dvd.
It's so inspiring, It's shot beautifully and captures your imagination. Read more
It's so inspiring, It's shot beautifully and captures your imagination. Read more
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Y'know what? If you have any interest in lowbrow art, underground art or graffiti, skating or just diy, think for yourself ways of doing things then buy this dvd. Read more
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I'm not normally a fan of documentaries, but this was a really interesting and enjoyable film to watch. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by J. Poulter
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