Larry Clark's Kids is a messed up film.
Really.
I first saw it in college a few years ago. Clark took what the public already knew about underage sex, AIDS, drugs, and disillusionment, and exaggerated it to a point where the viewer can't help but be left with something long after the film's ending. Well, not every teenager is having rapid sex with their friends and classmates, but it happens more often than you think. I'm not saying you should run to your nearest Blockbuster and rent it (This shouldn't be used for educational purposes. Trust me.), but it's crazy stuff. The film is far too explicit, but if you've ever taken a look at Clark's filmography that shouldn't be a surprise. He seems way too preoccupied with presenting teenage vice (and shirtless boys), rather than using those existing vices as a means to make change or to at least present an alternative. Negativity will only birth more negativity until we force it into inspiring a positive.
So yeah. The soundtrack is great.
It's mostly Lou Barlou songs; a Sebadoh song ("Spoiled," a good choice.) and some Folk Implosion songs. But songs like the silly angst ridden "Daddy Never Understood" or the lost "Jenny's Theme," are just awesome. Then there's Slint's "Good Morning Captain," which actually ended up being my first introduction to the band.
Not totally accessible, but unlike the film, worth going back to.
you really thought it was that crazy? have you seen "gummo"? if not you should definitely check it out... while we are on the topic of movies that make you feel funny...natural born killers, i really like it, and have seen it more than once, but there is a scene that made me turn it off one of those times....also...there is a movie i wont even put down here, no pron or anything like that...but if you wanna know what it is, just ask me irl.
ReplyDeletei actually liked wassup rockers also.....and a total side note, the documentary, "stevie"....is absolutely amazing, i may have told you about it at one point....just go get it and then tell me how much you liked* it.
ReplyDelete*liked may not be the best word...but let me know how it impacted you.