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SXSW Review: ‘Still Bill’

Rodrigo Perez — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Still Bill follows the life of Bill Withers, a surprising musical force who wrote and crooned the classic, “Lean on Me,” “Just the Two of Us” and “Ain’t not Sunshine” among other Billboard hits. Don’t worry if Bill who? runs across your head. He’d most likely prefer it that way.

Alex Vlack and Damani Baker, who’s prior success lies in commercial production with their company Late Nights and Weekends, were determined eight years ago to create a portrait of a man who has slipped into anonymity yet whose songs are immortal.

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The Playlist SXSW Recap Pt 4: ‘Still Bill,’ ‘Youssou N’Dour’ & ‘Anvil!’

Rodrigo Perez — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:09:00 +0000

RockDoc Day
Yes, we’re long gone from the SXSW Film Festival personally, but we did write four reports from the 10-something films we saw.

However, As promised, our trustworthy pals Bridget Palardy (cinematographer and Nylon magazine video contributor, who contributed here) and Katie Walsh (former Lionsgate PR flack) were both on the ground and they sent us their thoughts on the films they also saw. Much appreciated, ladies.

“Still Bill”
It was fitting that the kickoff day of SXSW Music was the day we decided to hit three music documentaries.

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The Playlist SXSW Recap Pt 3: ‘Observe & Report,’ ‘Best Worst Movie’ ‘Beeswax’ & More…

Rodrigo Perez — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:27:00 +0000

Yes, we’re long gone from the SXSW Film Festival personally, but we did write three reports from the 10-something films we saw.

However, As promised, our trustworthy pals Bridget Palardy (cinematographer and Nylon magazine video contributor) and Katie Walsh (former Lionsgate PR flack) were both on the ground and they sent us their thoughts on the films they also saw. Much appreciated, ladies.

“Observe and Report”
Concerning an arrogant, delusional buffoon, much like writer/director Jody Hill’s debut, “The Foot Fist Way,” Seth Rogen actually tries to do some acting in this movie, which is admittedly quite funny, though very dark.

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‘500 Days Of Summer,’ ‘Afterschool,’ Woodstock Documentary, ‘My Generation’ & Many More Added To ’09 SXSW Film Festival

Rodrigo Perez — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:40:00 +0000

More feature films and shorts have been added to the 2009 SXSW Film Festival. They include:
– “500 Days Of Summer,” directed by Marc Webb and starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon Levitt.
– Alex Vlack’s documentary about music legend Bill Withers, called, “Still Bill.”
-Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple’s Woodstock documentary, “My Generation,” which looks at all of the three namsakes festival incarnations.
The Iron Maiden doc “Iron Maiden: Flight 666,” about the still-going ’80s prog-metal rockers.

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