Writer-directorAlex Ross Perryis not a filmmaker who does things the easy way.
What Is ‘Pavements’ About?
But…thats just one part ofPavements.
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To also mark this occasion, Perry has made a series of other absurd celebrations and tributes.
These recently released documentaries celebrate the best of music from Beastie Boys to Tina Turner.
Perry also creates a jukebox stage musical, entitledSlanted!
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Enchanted!, which forms Pavements songs into an unusual narrative, complete with performances byZoe Lister-JonesandAmerican IdiotsMichael Esper.
As the movie says, withSlanted!
Especially when the film focuses on the making ofSlanted!
Its unconventional and unpredictable, and thats the way a movie about Pavement should be.
Pavementsscreened at the 2024 Virginia Film Festival.
It is scheduled for a 2025 release.
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Pavements is a 2024 experimental musical biopic concert film directed by Alex Ross Perry.
It incorporates elements of a musical stage play, “Slanted!
A Pavement Musical,” which uses songs from the band’s discography.
