WKNDwatchlist – Vinyl Visions: Man on the Run, One to One: John and Yoko and The Sparks Brothers
This week, we’re talking about three music documentaries in Vinyl Visions: Man on the Run, One to One: John & Yoko and The Sparks Brothers.
We’re talking about three nostalgia-inducing music documentaries in Vinyl Visions.
Man on the Run
Man on the Run is an eclectic, introspective scrapbook of Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles resurgence. From his brief “disappearance” to the birth of Wings, it pairs a monumental edit of archive footage with a deep-dive into his marriage to Linda. It’s a creative, comprehensive look at McCartney as a husband, bandmate, and solo legend.
One to One: John & Yoko
One to One: John & Yoko is a “channel-hopping” excavation of their 1972 NYC activism and Madison Square Garden benefit. It deftly stitches together rare archives, making you a fly on the wall during a turbulent era. The frantic style occasionally keeps you at arm’s length, but with Sean Lennon’s remixed music and raw intimacy, it’s a compelling, niche snapshot for the true believers.
The Sparks Brothers
Edgar Wright’s The Sparks Brothers is a witty, high-energy tribute to rock’s most influential “unknown” duo. Spanning 50 years and 25 albums, it captures Ron and Russell Mael’s absurdist, symbiotic genius. With fans like Beck and Flea, it’s a long but inspiring testament to artistic persistence. A masterful look at pop’s best-kept secret.
