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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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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. Nov 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. Aug 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. Jul 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. Jul 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. Jul 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
Eat That Question, a fascinating and compelling dive into an artist's uniquely ticking parts, gives voice to a complex dude and broadens the picture. Jul 8, 2016 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Eat That Question, a fascinating and compelling dive into an artist's uniquely ticking parts, gives voice to a complex dude and broadens the picture.
Brad Wheeler
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. Jan 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
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
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. Feb 12, 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
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. Dec 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
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. Sep 22, 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
The hardest part of this good documentary is watching Zappa, who defined music like no one else, facing the prostate cancer that ultimately took his in life 1993. Aug 28, 2017 | Full Review…
The hardest part of this good documentary is watching Zappa, who defined music like no one else, facing the prostate cancer that ultimately took his in life 1993.
Martha K. Baker
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