Scott Barber could've made a television show about Gwar. Considering the amount of footage and stories he had to work with, it's quite a feat that he gently packed so much of the band's life into a clean and fast two hours. The metal band, which was founded in Richmond, Virginia, has a long history and list of members. Barber talks about the band with glee and respect, which also rings loud and clear in his documentary, "This is Gwar."
Gwar goes beyond music, and as a result, the documentary has more to say than rehashing the highs and lows of a rock and roll lifestyle. "This is Gwar" also celebrates different kinds of artists coming together to build a world, not just tunes. Recently, Barber told us why Gwar's artistry and story made for a documentarian's dream.
'Jean-Luc Picard, As I Live And Breathe!'
You have some amazing archival footage in this documentary.
Gwar goes beyond music, and as a result, the documentary has more to say than rehashing the highs and lows of a rock and roll lifestyle. "This is Gwar" also celebrates different kinds of artists coming together to build a world, not just tunes. Recently, Barber told us why Gwar's artistry and story made for a documentarian's dream.
'Jean-Luc Picard, As I Live And Breathe!'
You have some amazing archival footage in this documentary.
- 10/28/2022
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
When making a film about a band with a near four decade long history, it is naturally impossible to capture everything, and when the band in question is Gwar, that's doubly the case, even if one restricts oneself solely to things which are important, fun or, shall we say, cautionary. That makes this Blu-ray release with its hefty package of extras a must for fans, whilst those who have only just discovered the band through the film will find that it includes a good deal more to entertain them.
That entertainment does not really include the audio commentary. Whilst some DVD and Blu-ray producers choose to simply decrease the volume for these, here it is muted completely, which deprives the film of much of its energy, especially during stage sequences. Derks and Bob Gorman don't really know what they're doing and struggle to develop any real conversation. They really could have.
That entertainment does not really include the audio commentary. Whilst some DVD and Blu-ray producers choose to simply decrease the volume for these, here it is muted completely, which deprives the film of much of its energy, especially during stage sequences. Derks and Bob Gorman don't really know what they're doing and struggle to develop any real conversation. They really could have.
- 10/22/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
This Is Gwar poster
One of few music acts which can honestly claim to do something unique, in spite of latter day imitations, the interplanetary warrior heavy metal band known as Gwar is a phenomenon once seen, never forgotten. Since its inception in 1984, it has had 31 human members, and its spectacular performance art and mischievous media presence – which also makes room for serious points to be made about satire and censorship – has assured it of a big reputation. But how well does the public at large know the real Gwar? As Scott Barber’s documentary This Is Gwar, telling the band’s story, prepares for its home entertainment release, I spoke to backing vocalist Bob Gorman (better known as Bonesnapper) and drummer Brad Roberts (Jizmak Da Gusha) about why they feel that now is the time to put it all on record.
New Gwar album The New Dark Ages
“Well,...
One of few music acts which can honestly claim to do something unique, in spite of latter day imitations, the interplanetary warrior heavy metal band known as Gwar is a phenomenon once seen, never forgotten. Since its inception in 1984, it has had 31 human members, and its spectacular performance art and mischievous media presence – which also makes room for serious points to be made about satire and censorship – has assured it of a big reputation. But how well does the public at large know the real Gwar? As Scott Barber’s documentary This Is Gwar, telling the band’s story, prepares for its home entertainment release, I spoke to backing vocalist Bob Gorman (better known as Bonesnapper) and drummer Brad Roberts (Jizmak Da Gusha) about why they feel that now is the time to put it all on record.
New Gwar album The New Dark Ages
“Well,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Shudder’s new documentary This Is Gwar, directed by Scott Barber, charts the history and progress of one of the most insidious threats the planet Earth has ever encountered: An art collective who answer only to themselves and, possibly, their legion of fans.
Gwar is best known as an iconic heavy metal monster band with gory stage shows, blistering lyrical assaults, and costumes which land bandmembers in court on indecency charges. Gwar have been teetering on the edge of commercial success for over 30 years. It is also a special effects lab, a live musical theater troupe, and an independent filmmaking studio, all under a creative conglomeration called The Slave Pit Inc.
This is Gwar includes current and archival interviews with the musicians and the creative team, as well as artists who appreciate the work, like Weird Al Yankovic, who gave his own face to the band when their frontman tried...
Gwar is best known as an iconic heavy metal monster band with gory stage shows, blistering lyrical assaults, and costumes which land bandmembers in court on indecency charges. Gwar have been teetering on the edge of commercial success for over 30 years. It is also a special effects lab, a live musical theater troupe, and an independent filmmaking studio, all under a creative conglomeration called The Slave Pit Inc.
This is Gwar includes current and archival interviews with the musicians and the creative team, as well as artists who appreciate the work, like Weird Al Yankovic, who gave his own face to the band when their frontman tried...
- 8/5/2022
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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