James Murphy
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Synopsis
Acting
LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special
LCD Soundsystem performs an electric set live from Brooklyn, NY. Directed by Eric Wareheim, the special also stars Macaulay Culkin, Christine Ko and Aparna Nancherla as the band in a ’90s-inspired sitcom titled All My Friends.
What Difference Does It Make?
A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
Breadcrumb Trail
“My new feature length documentary Breadcrumb Trail is about Slint and the Louisville music culture they emerged from. It includes footage going back to the early 1990s that I shot when repeatedly driving up from Athens, GA to Louisville to try to chase rumors of what they guys were up to. Over the years I tracked down more stories about them, then began filming interviews with each of the band members and their contemporaries. We also unearthed some unseen/uncirculated footage from their few live performances as well as the writing and arranging of Spiderland.”
Her: Love in the Modern Age
Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.
Shut Up and Play the Hits
An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
LCD Soundsystem blew out their year-long farewell tour with a final hometown show that lasted 3 hours and 41 minutes, turning the sold out Madison Square Garden into a sweaty punk-disco rave. Supported by New York post-punk group Liquid Liquid as well as a handful of special guests, including The Juan MacLean, Reggie Watts and members of Arcade Fire, the electronic dance group pulled out 29 songs in total, including a rare performance of "45:33".
