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The World’s Most Expensive Party

In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed ‘king of kings’, celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. Money was no object – a lavish tent city, using 37km of silk, was erected…

Timewatch: ‘The Oklahoma Outlaw’

Watch out! That mummy covered with orange and red glow paint and strapped to the wall of your local Fun House might be real. From our friends Guildford Ghost and @thecroftonshow, comes a wonderful 48-minute documentary released in 1998 by…

Werner Herzog to Joaquin Phoenix: Don’t Smoke that Cigarette!

In this animated short from the creator of “When Lynch Met Lucas,” famed film director Werner Herzog recounts the time he rescued Joaquin Phoenix from lighting a deadly cigarette. (Source: CultureDrop.com)

20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL Full Doc

Ukrainian journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues risk their lives to document Russia’s siege of Mariupol in this FRONTLINE/AP documentary. The Guardian calls it “a brave, visceral, merciless masterpiece.” The New York Times says, “Essential. A relentless and truly important…

WILCO on Austin City Limits

Wilco’s first appearance on Austin City Limits. Jeff Tweedy left Uncle Tupelo years earlier to form Wilco. This performance took place in 1999.

Elliot Smith Interview in 2000

Legendary singer songwriter Elliot Smith, who died from suicide in 2003, talks to former Rolling Stone journalist Damon Hamm about what chords he likes, among other things. This interview gives you a real feel for Smith.

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