cynthia-fortier

I Need That Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store (2008)

Guys and Guys and Guys

The movie has some good points and redeeming qualities. I agree with the previous reviewer about Noam Chomsky's placement in the film. The story is from the view of the typified "music nerd" as stated in the film. I saw about 95-98% men in the film so it was very difficult to identify with. Come to think of it, I felt the same way when I tried to go into those stores when they were in their heyday - it seemed like many staff members acted like music snobs... So this made it a little more difficult to empathize. I would have been interested in seeing more female representation and their experience with the stores as well. Thurston Moore made some thoughtful points. Very one sided and made for a very slim target audience.