Alex Ross Perry's upcoming film 'Pavements' explores the band Pavement's origins through a unique blend of biopic, musical, and documentary styles. Set to be released on June 6th, 2024, the film features Joe Keery as frontman Stephen Malkmus and showcases the band's reunion tour. The project includes a companion film, 'Range Life: A Pavement Story', expected around Christmas 2025. This ambitious approach reflects the band's legacy of satire and subversive humor, as they present new music after over 20 years.
The hybrid format of 'Pavements' combines biopic, musical, and documentary elements, presenting a satirical exploration of the band's history while parodying traditional filmmaking styles.
Director Alex Ross Perry aimed to create a film that embraces the absurdity of music and storytelling, ensuring that it felt both 'legitimate and ridiculous' in its execution.
Steven Malkmus’s humorous request to have a screenwriter, not a documentarian, craft the film speaks to Pavement's self-aware approach to their lore and artistic identity.
Pavement's upcoming song for the film, their first in over 20 years, symbolizes a nostalgic return while the band maintains a humorous perspective on its importance.
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