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Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 31m
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Loudon Wainwright III: Surviving Twin (2018)
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Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt stories.Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt stories.Grammy-winning singer Loudon Wainwright III reflects upon his unique relationship with his father in an evening of original songs and heartfelt stories.

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    10karlmacnioclais

    Honesty

    Anyone familiar with LWIII's work will verify the brutal honesty which define his lyrics, sharing his trials and tribulations with those who want to listen. This is a magnificent piece of theatre, intimate, honest, funny and embellished by Loudo's tongue in cheek style of narration. But also present is the rich prose of his father's writing, juxtaposed with his son's singing. Well worth a watch.
    2arfdawg-1

    Hey Louds: Who Cares?

    The music is fun, but man oh man who gives a crap about his family?

    He go on endlessly, reading letters and recounting stories of a rich kid growing up rich and who really cares?

    This is a total vanity piece that should not have been made. Neither his father nor mother was famous so there's no hook here. It's a bore-fest. Maybe if he was Bruce Springsteen's son you'd be interested. I still wouldnt.
    8steve-mepham

    Many Loudons

    LW III is of course his usual, self depreciating, caustic and amusing self which I love. But in many respects it is his reading of his father's writing that makes this such a joy.

    LW Jr. Was obviously an erudite and observant man who wrote interesting articles about the times in which he lived and his relationships with his own father and children.

    It would be great to be able to get a 'collected works'
    8tomweberfilms

    Not Enough Focus On Music

    I thought the concept intriguing, and the production values were extremely high. Oddly, the show doesn't feature much of Loudon's extensive catalog of original songs. I thought the focus on his writer father was a great focal point for the first half, but the second half wanders a bit. Too much monologue and not enough music for my taste.
    10oakdude101

    An unusual experience

    I'm not familiar with Loudon Wainwright III, and I'm not sure why I decided to watch this special. I'm glad I did it. The show is a mix of music and narrative, and it's truly beautiful and honest. Worth the time, and I recommmend it to everyone.

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