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In May 1967, during a discussion about his yet-to-be-released film
Eat the Document, Bob Dylan cryptically remarked, 'The film is finished. It's different.' It would not be the last time he could make this claim. Beyond his musical prowess, Dylan's career encompasses a lesser-explored facet - that of a filmmaker creating works that defy convention. This book delves into these cinematic forays, unravelling the intriguing interplay of Dylan's presence both behind and in front of the camera.
Dylan's cinematic experiments, ranging from the ground-breaking
Dont Look Back (1967) to the enigmatic
Masked and Anonymous (2003), stand as unique and thought-provoking additions to his artistic legacy. Unveiling an experimental and inquisitive sensibility, these films draw inspiration not only from cinematic predecessors but also from Dylan's songcraft. Often residing in the periphery of Dylan studies, a closer examination of his cinematic oeuvre reveals an underrated auteur who fearlessly transcends the boundaries of the page, stage, and screen.
List of contents
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Preface
1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. Dont Look Back3. 3. Eat the Document4. 4. Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid5. 5. Renaldo and Clara6. 6. Hearts of Fire7. 7. Masked and Anonymous8. 8. Conclusion
Glossary
Index
About the author
Jonathan Hodgers received his PhD in music from Trinity College Dublin, where he currently teaches in the Music Department. His core areas of interest are popular music history, audio-visual aesthetics, and the pop song in cinema. He is a member of the editorial board for the journal
The Dylan Review and has published articles and given talks on Bob Dylan.
