THIS IS GWAR is a documentary about Richmond-based notorious heavy-metal art-concept band GWAR. Texas-based filmmaker Scott Barber directed and we discuss:

– How he first encountered GWAR

– His inspiration for this doc

– Gathering and reviewing so much footage

– The comic book design for animation

– Getting famous people on board, including: Weird Al Yankovich, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Ethan Embry, Bam Magera

– Issues with bitterness among band members

The second interview features Taylor Renn, who’s created her own film screening events as L.C. Cinema. She tells us:

– Where she got the idea

– Her purpose for the films

– The past event at the Branch Museum

– Upcoming events

LINKS:
The premiere at the Byrd (6:30pm Sunday, July 17)
The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story on Hulu
L.C. Cinema
The Dirtwoman Documentary
The Boys (Amazon Prime Video) (I never got around to reviewing it)