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Modern Masterpiece: 20 Years Of 24 Hour Party People

2022 marks 20 years of 24 Hour Party People, but also 20 years of a curious evolution of postmodernism in British cinema, finds Neil Fox
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Reel Sounds Vol. 5: Electrophonique, Hargrove And More At Doc ‘N’ Roll 2022

Combing through the vast array of music documentaries showcasing independent talent, Neil Fox previews this year's Doc 'N' Roll festival
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Fox Heads On Sticks: Michael Cumming On The Continuing Legacy Of Brass Eye

2022 marks 25 years since the arrival of Brass Eye, and director Michael Cumming is heading out on the road to celebrate. He tells Neil Fox about the show, the tour, and all his memories
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Reel Sounds – Vol. 4: St. Vincent, Damien Dempsey And More At Doc’N Roll 2021

This year's Doc'n Roll festival grapples with artifice and authenticity as it returns to the big screen, finds Neil Fox
Reviews

The Real Tuesday Weld

Blood

The beginning of the end for The Real Tuesday Weld, Blood is the first of three 'swan songs' for the cult London band, prompting a reflection on artistic legacies, fom Neil Fox
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No Image: A King Rocker Conversation with Stewart Lee, Michael Cumming And Robert Lloyd

Michael Cumming and Stewart Lee bring the story of Robert Lloyd and The Nightingales through insightful, lively conversations – and Neil Fox has one of his own with all three to celebrate the release
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Reel Sounds – Vol. 3: IDLES, Toy Pianos And More At Doc’n Roll 2020

In the most unusual year, Doc'n Roll remains reassuringly reliable – this year programme features gems for hipsters and forklift-ers alike, finds Neil Fox
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“How’s 1988 Sounding?”: The Myths And Legendary Tapes Of Delia Derbyshire

The boundless and innovative talent of Delia Derbyshire is brought to life with fitting creativity, creating something of a cinematic fever dream. Neil Fox reflects on the doc and the daring brilliance of an icon
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Southern Journey, Revisited: An Interview With Rob Curry And Tim Plester

From the minds behind The Ballad of Shirley Collins comes a new journey into the sounds and history of the Southern States of the US. Neil Fox sits down with the filmmakers behind the docu-road movie hybrid
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You Are Bognor Regis RAR: White Riot And The Anti-Fascist Labour Of Rock Against Racism

Fresh from this year's Berlinale, Rubika Shah's searing feature frames a contemporary fight against fascism, against the backdrop of ever-changing punk communities, finds Neil Fox
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In The Driver’s Seat: The Demented Fun Of ByNWR

In the age of endless, breathless film streaming options, Nicolas Winding Refn's offering, byNWR find a way to still celebrate demented specificity. Neil Fox speaks to the platform's many masterminds
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Reel Sounds – Vol.2: Crosby, Cuba And More In Focus At Doc’n Roll 2019

Music documentary festival Doc'n Roll shines a vital light on artists both adored and unexplored, finds Neil Fox
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The World Leaks In – Upstairs Planet: Cleaners From Venus & The Universe of Martin Newell

Lo-fi approaches define Martin Newell's oeuvre, so it only seems natural that the cinematic relic honouring him should follow suit, finds Neil Fox

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4 Years Ahead Of His Time: Stewart Lee & Michael Cumming On The Nightingales

Stewart Lee and Michael Cumming are making a film about Robert Lloyd and the Nightingales. Neil Fox caught up with them at this year's Sea Change Festival to see how they're getting along
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Seeing is Disbelieving: The Amazing Grace Of Aretha Franklin

Unearthing footage shot in the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles in 1972, Alan Elliott and Sydney Pollack's film about Aretha Franklin is magical, finds Neil Fox
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Nothing Is Trite: PJ Harvey In A Dog Called Money

Neil Fox looks deeper into PJ Harvey's process as revealed by new film A Dog Called Money
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The King Of Philadelphia: Teddy Pendergrass On Film

A new documentary by Olivia Lichtenstein examines the sometimes tragic life of Philly soul supremo Teddy Pendergrass
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Reel Sounds: Anne Clark, Mary Lane, Welsh Pop & More At Doc ‘N Roll Fest

Neil Fox checks out some of the best new music documentaries at this year's Doc 'n' Roll Fest, with films focused on Anne Clark, Mary Lane, and Welsh pop.
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“Stupid Things Are Best”: Conny Plank – The Potential of Noise

A new film by the producer's son charts Conny Plank's mastery as a producer – and failures as a parent
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Energy Flash: Jake Meginsky On Milford Graves

Film-maker Jake Meginsky talks to Neil Fox about his new cinematic portrait of Milford Graves, his teacher for over fifteen years
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Final Cut: Here To Be Heard Puts The Slits On Film

Neil Fox recognises the need for William E. Badgely doc on the Slits, but isn't sure about the method
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Harsh My Buzz: The Colossus Of Destiny: A Melvins Tale Reviewed

Neil Fox takes a look at a Melvins documentary that's as uncompromising as the band themselves
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Head Music: Stop Making Sense Reassessed

With Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense out on blu ray, Neil Fox takes another look at the 'greatest concert film ever made'.
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Listen Up Philistines: Alex Ross Perry Interviewed

Following his film Listen Up Philip's release via Masters Of Cinema, Neil Fox caught up with director Alex Ross Perry to talk sympathy, film stock and independent film making.

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