
The Sparks Brothers
A heart-felt tribute to an enduring band that has a devoted cult following. Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie briefly discusses the Mael brother’s formative years in California before diving headlong into their sixty-year career. The Sparks Brothers serves as an introduction to the incredible volume of work Sparks has released, twenty-five albums and counting. The stories detailing the band’s trials and tribulations take on a Spinal Tap quality, with fame and fortune always just out of the band’s grasp. I walked into this movie knowing a few Sparks songs, and left with a sincere admiration for one of pop music’s genuine craftsmen. Contrary to what Sparks says, they do not “dick around”. Recommended.
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