Product: Ziggy Stardust [VHS]
Rating: 5.0
Peek back in time
I think you're missing the point if you view this as a "concert" film. This movie is a time capsule; it is a relic from the past. It's a train wreck that you just can't stop looking at. David Bowie is unearthly...he seems to glow from within and I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He could be so ugly and threatening and then so unbelievable humane, transitioning from song to song. He was so compelling at this stage in his career as this junkie-that-fell-to-Earth with the fantastic songs. What happened? Is it the same thing that happens to all of us as we age and accumulate responsibilities? We used to think nothing of this epic, beautiful oddness but now it looks somewhat pathetic and it makes me a little bit sad. This movie captured a fragile moment in time and I am so glad that it's here to share with the upcoming generation of music and culture students. I hope they can appreciate it.