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I'm an Electric Lampshade

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I'm An Electric Lampshade is a big-hearted, joyous and unlikely adventure. The film introduces Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant, who retires at age 60 to become a rock star. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction as we follow Doug, who puts his marriage, life savings and reputation on the line to follow his lifelong fantasy. This is the film for all of us who have had a dream but need some inspiration to follow it.
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Teo Bugbee New York Times The documentary hides the financial costs, physical tolls and even artistic philosophy, leaving only an exercise in ego. Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills It’s his money, let him have it. But what’s in it for us? The “inspirational” news that if you’ve got a lot of cash to blow, you too can hire the crew and consultants to pose as a pop icon for a few ephemeral moments? I’ll pass, thanks. Apr 4, 2023 Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee It's disingenuous and condescending, culminating in a lengthy concert that mainly showcases how utterly atrocious McCorkle's original songs are. Rated: D+ Mar 21, 2023 Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review A bizarre take on the age-old "It's never too late to follow your dreams" tale, focusing on the unlikeliest of pop star wannabes. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 24, 2021 Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat I already want to seeI'm an Electric Lampshadeagain. I suspect I will be as floored and caught off guard as I was the first time. Rated: 9.5/10 Oct 6, 2021 Full Review Alejandro Turdó Hoy Sale Cine Lampshade slowly turns into a WTF movie, but I totally mean that as a compliment. This is a story about fulfilling your dreams. Because in the end, it all comes down to living your life to the fullest, having a good time and embracing adventure. Rated: 7/10 Sep 27, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis I'm An Electric Lampshade is a big-hearted, joyous and unlikely adventure. The film introduces Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant, who retires at age 60 to become a rock star. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction as we follow Doug, who puts his marriage, life savings and reputation on the line to follow his lifelong fantasy. This is the film for all of us who have had a dream but need some inspiration to follow it.
Director
John Clayton Doyle
Producer
Doug McCorkle, Jacob Krupnick
Screenwriter
John Clayton Doyle
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Production Co
Wild Combination
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 28, 2023
Runtime
1h 36m
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