'The Velvet Underground' (2021) is pretty good. It does what many documentaries fail to do which is staying authentic. Its a documentary but you don't really feel that you are watching one as remains artistic in its portrayal of the the early beginnings and studio work/performances.
I'll admit as good as it is I was bit a disappointed as it seems to skim over some aspects of the band's history like the post-Lou Reed VU (aka the 'Squeeze' album released in 1973) and even the later reunion years. It would have been nice to acknowledge the great influence the VU had since their formation. But its still a very good documentary.
This film mostly focuses on the origins of the band and how their first album came to fruition. The band and their "friends" are all so interesting that you realize its amazing that the band was able to even get the backing to first record. Andy Warhol gets his fair credit and does Sterling Morrison.
My favorite interviewees were Maureen Tucker, Mary Woronov, and the ever-exciting Jonathan Richman.
Definitely worth a watch even if you know very little about the band. Its good, practically great.
I'll admit as good as it is I was bit a disappointed as it seems to skim over some aspects of the band's history like the post-Lou Reed VU (aka the 'Squeeze' album released in 1973) and even the later reunion years. It would have been nice to acknowledge the great influence the VU had since their formation. But its still a very good documentary.
This film mostly focuses on the origins of the band and how their first album came to fruition. The band and their "friends" are all so interesting that you realize its amazing that the band was able to even get the backing to first record. Andy Warhol gets his fair credit and does Sterling Morrison.
My favorite interviewees were Maureen Tucker, Mary Woronov, and the ever-exciting Jonathan Richman.
Definitely worth a watch even if you know very little about the band. Its good, practically great.