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Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words offers an illuminating primer for Zappa novices as well as an entertaining retrospective for diehard fans.
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There are areas of interest, such as his work with "outsider" artists like Wild Man Fisher, that are apparently unmentioned because no one ever asked him about them. If you're a fan, though, it's a must see. September 23, 2017 | Full Review…
There are areas of interest, such as his work with "outsider" artists like Wild Man Fisher, that are apparently unmentioned because no one ever asked him about them. If you're a fan, though, it's a must see.
M. Faust
In a perfect world, "Zappa in his own words" would really mean nothing but his music and lyrics, which is where he would be truly himself - but this is nonetheless a thoroughly entertaining watch. November 21, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
In a perfect world, "Zappa in his own words" would really mean nothing but his music and lyrics, which is where he would be truly himself - but this is nonetheless a thoroughly entertaining watch.
Peter Bradshaw
Any true Zappa fan will eat this stuff up. For novices it may open up the universe. August 19, 2016 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Any true Zappa fan will eat this stuff up. For novices it may open up the universe.
Tom Long
"Eat That Question" may be of most interest to Zappa fans, but newcomers to the man and his music may also find it well worth a look. July 28, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
"Eat That Question" may be of most interest to Zappa fans, but newcomers to the man and his music may also find it well worth a look.
Calvin Wilson
You don't have to be a fan of Frank Zappa's music to enjoy "Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in HIs Own Words," Thorsten Schutte's documentary. July 14, 2016 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
You don't have to be a fan of Frank Zappa's music to enjoy "Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in HIs Own Words," Thorsten Schutte's documentary.
Bill Goodykoontz
Although there is some nice performance footage, the film isn't a good way for a beginner to get a grip on Zappa's music, which spans from proto-punk to classical. It is a nice journey through Zappa's mind for the already converted. July 8, 2016 | Full Review…
Although there is some nice performance footage, the film isn't a good way for a beginner to get a grip on Zappa's music, which spans from proto-punk to classical. It is a nice journey through Zappa's mind for the already converted.
Zach Schonfeld
It's sure to speak to both hardcore Zappa fans and the intellectually adventurous music nerds of today, but it's likely to leave any unsuspecting normals cold and bewildered. And that's exactly how Zappa would have liked it. January 14, 2020 | Full Review…
It's sure to speak to both hardcore Zappa fans and the intellectually adventurous music nerds of today, but it's likely to leave any unsuspecting normals cold and bewildered. And that's exactly how Zappa would have liked it.
Chris McCoy
A complex but inevitable contradiction, when it comes to analyzing a figure with so many arcs, a genius of impenetrable seriousness, capable of becoming an hilarious Dadaist. [Full Review in Spanish] August 20, 2019 | Full Review…
A complex but inevitable contradiction, when it comes to analyzing a figure with so many arcs, a genius of impenetrable seriousness, capable of becoming an hilarious Dadaist. [Full Review in Spanish]
Jorge Loser
Everything is covered with Zappa's own words, with the interviews showing the candor that made the artist so beloved by some and misunderstood by others. January 15, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Everything is covered with Zappa's own words, with the interviews showing the candor that made the artist so beloved by some and misunderstood by others.
Micheal Compton
Even if I remain unconvinced of the greatness of most of his music, Eat That Question makes the best possible case for his merits in other areas. December 14, 2018 | Full Review…
Even if I remain unconvinced of the greatness of most of his music, Eat That Question makes the best possible case for his merits in other areas.
Steve Erickson
A collage of bad moods, wisdom and black humor, which does not fully encompass its protagonist. [Full review in Spanish] May 7, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A collage of bad moods, wisdom and black humor, which does not fully encompass its protagonist. [Full review in Spanish]
Yago García
It helps that Zappa is an articulate, witty interview -- indeed, some might find it a more rewarding experience to watch him being interviewed on late night US TV shows than listen to his music. Of that, there is plenty. December 20, 2017 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
It helps that Zappa is an articulate, witty interview -- indeed, some might find it a more rewarding experience to watch him being interviewed on late night US TV shows than listen to his music. Of that, there is plenty.
Michael Bonner
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