Month: October 2021

Not Just the Band: Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 by Geoff Andrew

You may think you know all you need to know about The Velvet Underground: the encounter of New York songwriter Lou Reed and Welsh classical violist John Cale, the bringing in of drummer Maureen Tucker and guitarist Sterling Morrison, the ‘sponsorship’ of the band by Andy Warhol, the temporary addition of Nico to the outfit, … Continue reading Not Just the Band: Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground

Posted in documentary, film, music, rock, TVTagged Amy Taubin, Andy Warhol, Doug Yule, John Cale, Jonas Mekas, La Monte Young, Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker, Sterling Morrison, The Velvet Underground, Todd HaynesLeave a comment

Thoughts and ideas on a variety of subjects and experiences by Geoff Andrew, film critic, programmer and lecturer with an interest in other art forms - and life...