Big City Dick: Richard Peterson's First Movie

Having read the snot-nosed, feeble opinions of "littlesiddie," I have no choice but to defend RP and this film. I have worked with Richard for years, most notably as a contributor to his most recent CD release "The William Loose Songbook." Richard is a true original; he and his music are unlike anything you will have encountered before, and this film captures his essence and spirit perfectly. It is no mere coincidence that so many music icons (Michael Stipe, Scott McCaughey, etc.) are fascinated with this man. It's true that Richard can be something of a narcissist, even a prima donna, at times, but his music and his contribution to the civic character of Seattle are immensely valuable. I suppose that for someone who lives in a cultural backwater like Cambridge, MA, the only tenable reaction to Richard's at-times-intimidating screen presence is to declare it "boring." But RP, his music, his performances, and this film will all stand the test of time.