‘About a Son’ Hits DVD This Month
Posted by Jay C on February 7th, 2008
Filed under: News
Finally, a film I’ve been seemingly waiting forever to see is hitting DVD. AJ Schnack’s ‘About a Son’ will see it’s way into all of our homes via Shout Factory on February 19th. I know my fellow Film Junk podcast co-host Greg had a chance to see this at the Toronto International Film Festival and had nothing but good things to say about it.
I was a pretty huge Nirvana fan in my teens, and still remain to be in my late twenties, even if I have sort of moved on to other things. I’m hoping About a Son will satisfy any curiosities I may have regarding Cobain and his seemingly anti-social, cynical views on music and the world. Even if you’re not a fan of Nirvana’s music, you must admit the role they played in inspiring teens around the world, giving them a bit of a push towards discovering some of the more underground musicians they consistently raved about. Artists such as Flipper, Daniel Johnston, The Vaselines and The Buzzcocks were always on the lips of the three (sometimes four) members of Nirvana, and I must admit to checking out the aforementioned bands through this exact means of discovery.
Anyways, if you’re interested in Nirvana and have a hankering for some inventive documentary film making, check out AJ’s ‘About a Son’ this month.
Source: Pitchfork Media
February 7th, 2008 23:27
‘The Buzzcocks’… That’s a name that will ensure you become popular for your musical talent. I would never check out a band that had so little faith in their talent, that they felt the need to call themselves The Buzzcocks to gain attention.
February 8th, 2008 11:33
1. The name is a catchphrase from a popular British tv show at the time. Cocks means ‘youngster’.
2. I can only imagine the amount of great stuff you miss out on because that attitude. Oh well, I guess that’s why I’m glad I’m me and not you!
February 8th, 2008 11:36
P.S. I don’t know how to make the wink smiley face thing show up.
February 8th, 2008 14:16
I probably miss out on alot of great stuff. You probably do as well.
February 14th, 2008 14:01
Ouch.
How much does Courtney Love have to do with this doc? That is my litmus test for whether or not I want to see it.
February 14th, 2008 14:21
She has nothing to do with it.
February 14th, 2008 14:40
Sweet. Count me in!
March 3rd, 2008 23:09
I think this is a great documentary!