Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell

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A portrait, mostly chronological, of composer, cellist, and vocalist Arthur Russell (1951-1992). His parents, friends and colleagues such as Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass, his long-time companion Tom Lee, and others provide commentary. Arthur is shy, acne-scarred, from the prairie, constantly composing, and not always finishing works. After a few years in San Francisco, he settles in New York City and becomes music director at the Kitchen. He bridges pop and classical, reco... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell:

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A portrait, mostly chronological, of composer, cellist, and vocalist Arthur Russell (1951-1992). His parents, friends and colleagues such as Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass, his long-time companion Tom Lee, and others provide commentary. Arthur is shy, acne-scarred, from the prairie, constantly composing, and not always finishing works. After a few years in San Francisco, he settles in New York City and becomes music director at the Kitchen. He bridges pop and classical, records disco music with Lola Blank, has an unsuccessful collaboration with Robert Wilson, and is part of several bands. In archival clips, we see him perform. He leaves hundreds of tapes and other recordings.

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New York Times - 9/10 by Nathan LeeA tender, fascinating documentary by Matt Wolf, will delight the cult and instantly convert new members.
Boston Globe - 8/10 by Wesley MorrisIt's the perfect image for a man whose vivid music appeared to be fighting its way into sharper focus.
Boxoffice Magazine - 6/10 by Mark KeizerWith tenderness, [director Matt] Wolf convinces us that had Russell not died 16 years ago, heâ(TM)d be one of the culture's most fascinating and intellectually rewarding musical creatures.
User Review - 10/10 by Jason CLike the life of its incredible subject, it's heartbreaking, beautiful, exhilarating, and far too short. A great place to start if you're curious about or even if you've never heard of Arthur Russell.
User Review - 10/10 by Kevin Tthis guy makes some of the most contemporary music. one of the many musicians I hold the highest regard for.
User Review - 8/10 by Private UI guess this movie was made by Jens Lekman's boyfriend, cuz that is the only reason i can think of why they would talk to him out of every person in the whole wide world
User Review - 8/10 by Ian HOne of the best ways to discover Arthur Russell if you haven't already. All the music in the movie made me want to listen to him constantly. So good, and a really terrific portrait.
User Review - 8/10 by Jocelyn GA sweet low-key memorial of Russell, and an interesting look at the avant-garde scene he was involved with. It's funny, he lived only two blocks from me when I was younger and out and about, & seems to have worked with several people I know now, but not then. Strange sensation of watching the life of a long lost friend I never met.
User Review - 8/10 by Martin GThe film documents Russell's progression from being an outsider in a small farming town in Iowa to being a thriving personality in New York's alternative music scene. It serves as a great introduction to both Russell's music and his history, to both casual fans and those who know nothing about him or his music. The film also dips into some of his personal struggles, such as his appearance, sexual orientation, and tendency to work constantly, culminating with his battle with AIDS, which led to his untimely demise in 1992. With more than just passing appearances from Allen Ginsberg and Philip Glass, you get a sense of just how inspiring this man was, and just how strange it is that he never achieved the cult status he has today while he was still alive.
User Review - 8/10 by Jacob RA very well made doc about a slightly obscure but worthy subject. I only know about Arthur Russell because I currently work and live in his hometown of Oskaloosa, IA---but the film made me want to check out his music---which I imagine was one of its goals.

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