Over six years after the tragic passing of Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, a new Netflix documentary, “Avicii – I Am Tim”, brings his story back into the spotlight. Directed by Swedish music journalist and musician Henrik Burman, the film paints an intimate and unflinching portrait of the Grammy-nominated DJ and producer. His music defined a generation. Therefore, Avicii’s legacy is revisited. A Story Told in His Own Words – Avicii’s Legacy Revisited The documentary takes a unique approach by allowing Avicii himself to narrate his story through carefully curated archival footage. “Before Avicii, there was Tim,” reads the…
Author: Monsafe
Monsafe
AKA Smokingroove, I have been a well-known electronic music DJ, record label owner and record producer for a couple of decades.
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Warner Bros. has officially confirmed that a fifth Matrix movie is in development, reigniting excitement for one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises in cinematic history. The announcement of this new Matrix movie comes as both a surprise and a bold move, especially following the mixed reception and financial underperformance of the last instalment, The Matrix Resurrections. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming project. A New Vision for the Franchise The new Matrix film will be written and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Drew Goddard, known for his work on The Cabin in the Woods and The Martian.…
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