The History of Future Folk
- 2012
- US
- 1h 26min
- Directed by: John Mitchell/Jeremy Kipp Walker
- Written by: John Mitchell
- Cast: Nils d'Aulaire, Jay Klaitz, Julie Ann Emery
Cosmic-folk twosome Future Folk started life on the underground New York music scene, playing acoustic guitar-and-banjo tunes with sci-fi lyrics to crowds of bemused punters. The gentle whimsy and a focus on music rather than jokes puts their foot firmly in Flight of the Conchords territory. The film is saved by the performances, d'Aulaire has a deadpan charm while Klaitz displays bumbling wit.
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The History of Future Folk
22 Feb 2013
Charming but slight sci-fi music comedy in the vein of Flight of the Conchords
Cosmic-folk twosome Future Folk started life on the underground New York music scene, playing acoustic guitar-and-banjo tunes with sci-fi lyrics to crowds of bemused punters. The gentle whimsy and a focus on music rather than jokes puts their foot…
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