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Stuffed with examples of the nose-thumbing spirit that has sustained their popularity despite the bandmates' refusal to reveal their individual identities, the film is a fine primer for the curious. May 18, 2016 | Full Review…
Stuffed with examples of the nose-thumbing spirit that has sustained their popularity despite the bandmates' refusal to reveal their individual identities, the film is a fine primer for the curious.
John DeFore
We hear statements of admiration for the band from such longtime fans as Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) and "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening. But there is precious little context or critical thinking to make one truly care. Mar 17, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
We hear statements of admiration for the band from such longtime fans as Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) and "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening. But there is precious little context or critical thinking to make one truly care.
Tom Keogh
The film is a must-see for those who want to be introduced to the band, even if part way through you may find that you've hit your limit. Mar 3, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
The film is a must-see for those who want to be introduced to the band, even if part way through you may find that you've hit your limit.
Peter Keough
There's plenty of eye and ear-catching stimulation in this survey of the Residents' 40-year career. Mar 20, 2015 | Full Review…
There's plenty of eye and ear-catching stimulation in this survey of the Residents' 40-year career.
Dennis Harvey
Theory of Obscurity revels in the paradox of this most notorious band of unknowns while poking at the embers of the myth. Aug 21, 2017 | Full Review…
Theory of Obscurity revels in the paradox of this most notorious band of unknowns while poking at the embers of the myth.
Dave Segal
Theory of Obscurity is loaded with clips from The Residents' deranged promo films and shows, and makes a case for them as innovators of the music video format. Jun 28, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Theory of Obscurity is loaded with clips from The Residents' deranged promo films and shows, and makes a case for them as innovators of the music video format.
Giovanni Fazio
The task of parsing the meaning behind all their conceptual madness is left to a small but faithful army of fans, who speak lovingly of the band's devotion to art at the expense of commercial success. May 18, 2016 | Full Review…
The task of parsing the meaning behind all their conceptual madness is left to a small but faithful army of fans, who speak lovingly of the band's devotion to art at the expense of commercial success.
Josh Rosenblatt
Music documentary offers exposure to The Residents, but it's mostly for fans Jan 3, 2016 | Full Review…
Music documentary offers exposure to The Residents, but it's mostly for fans
Marty Mapes
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