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The Sparks Brothers (2021)

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The Sparks Brothers
R
Documentary
Biography
Comedy
Music

Release Date
June 18, 2021
Director
Edgar Wright
Cast
Ron Mael , Russell Mael , Beck , jane wiedlin , Mike Myers , Fred Armisen , 'Weird Al' Yankovic , Flea
Runtime
140 minutes
Main Genre
Documentary

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Edgar Wright on ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ Using Animation to Help Tell the Story, and Why It’s a Feature and Not a Mini-Series

Wright also shares fun stories involving his work at a supermarket, Edward Woodward, and if he’s finally heard the music for 'Mai the Psychic Girl.'

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Wright also revealed the documentary’s exciting special features.

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Edgar Wright’s documentary chronicles a band that always followed their creative instincts rather than chase commercial success.

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Edgar Wright and Sparks on Their Inspirations and Forging Their Own Creative Direction

Wright also talks about if he would revisit this movie since Sparks is still cranking out albums.

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In just fifteen minutes, Wright does a great job of showing why Sparks has been an integral band for fifty years.

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First 'The Sparks Brothers' Trailer Reveals Edgar Wright's Ode to a Cult-Favorite Band

If you're not a fan of Sparks already, you will be.

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Director Edgar Wright and Sparks on ‘The Sparks Brothers’ and Which Album a Newbie Should Start With

Plus, what happened to the music they wrote for Tim Burton’s planned 'Mai the Psychic Girl' movie.

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