'GIMME SHELTER' w/ John Cameron Mitchell
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02/01/24 • 58 min
This week, we talked to actor, director, writer, and musician John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Shortbus, Anthem: Homunculus) about the classic Mayles Brothers film Gimme Shelter, documenting the Stones U.S. tour and the Altamont tragedy.
We also discuss John’s new upcoming series, ‘Cancelation Island,' the Stones being canceled themselves, the punk rock influence of Little Richard on the band, the backstory behind why the free concert really happened, Jagger & Bowie as the aristocrats of rock, the musical beauty and ramshackle imperfections within the Stones, the power of Tina Turner, rock n' roll skepticism, which rock stars were the pure avatars of id, the documentary influence & legacy of the Mayles Brothers (and how they got the trust of their subjects), The Stones impressive lineage with legendary film directors, several newer Altamont films that we dug up, John’s live Cassette Roulette shows and the sonic influences throughout his life on his art, getting past our Mick Jagger hang-ups, dealing with stage crashers and a look at the end of the hippie era.
So come on and bust a button on your trousers with this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!
JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL:
Instagram: @johncameronmitchell
LOT 63, GRAVE C: short film about Meredith Hunter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxnVY37b0ME&ab_channel=rxt
THE ROLLING STONES, HELLS ANGELS AND ALTAMONT A NEW VIEW:
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/01/the-rolling-stones-hells-angels-and-altamont-a-new-view/
Revolutions Per Movie:
Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.
New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.
The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.
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X, BlueSky: @revpermovie
Theme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'
www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Jeff T. Owens
https://linktr.ee/mymetalhand
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This week, we talked to actor, director, writer, and musician John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Shortbus, Anthem: Homunculus) about the classic Mayles Brothers film Gimme Shelter, documenting the Stones U.S. tour and the Altamont tragedy.
We also discuss John’s new upcoming series, ‘Cancelation Island,' the Stones being canceled themselves, the punk rock influence of Little Richard on the band, the backstory behind why the free concert really happened, Jagger & Bowie as the aristocrats of rock, the musical beauty and ramshackle imperfections within the Stones, the power of Tina Turner, rock n' roll skepticism, which rock stars were the pure avatars of id, the documentary influence & legacy of the Mayles Brothers (and how they got the trust of their subjects), The Stones impressive lineage with legendary film directors, several newer Altamont films that we dug up, John’s live Cassette Roulette shows and the sonic influences throughout his life on his art, getting past our Mick Jagger hang-ups, dealing with stage crashers and a look at the end of the hippie era.
So come on and bust a button on your trousers with this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!
JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL:
Instagram: @johncameronmitchell
LOT 63, GRAVE C: short film about Meredith Hunter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxnVY37b0ME&ab_channel=rxt
THE ROLLING STONES, HELLS ANGELS AND ALTAMONT A NEW VIEW:
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/01/the-rolling-stones-hells-angels-and-altamont-a-new-view/
Revolutions Per Movie:
Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.
New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.
The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.
patreon.com/revolutionspermovie
@revolutionspermvoie
X, BlueSky: @revpermovie
Theme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'
www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Jeff T. Owens
https://linktr.ee/mymetalhand
Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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So come dive into the drum set on this episode of Revolutions Per Movie!
GARY JARMAN:
cribs.com
New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.
The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.
patreon.com/revolutionspermovie
@revolutionspermvoie
X, BlueSky: @revpermovie
Theme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'
www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Jeff T. Owens
https://linktr.ee/mymetalhand
Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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So, hey kids! Don’t rock n’ roll, no no no no...on this week’s episode of Revolutions Per Movie.
Vanessa Briscoe Hay:
https://pylonreenactmentsociety.com/
https://www.facebook.com/athensgainsideout/
New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.
The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.
patreon.com/revolutionspermovie
@revolutionspermvoie
X, BlueSky: @revpermovie
Theme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'
www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com
Artwork by Jeff T. Owens
https://linktr.ee/mymetalhand
Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our PatreonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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