Somewhat pedantic, nowhere story about a small town in Texas putting on an anniversary show (sounds like "Waiting for Guffman", but not as funny) is lightened by interesting visual compositions by Ed Lachman and the music and performances of the Talking Heads, one of the best rock bands of the late 70s/80s. Goodman also provides some humor as a lonely bachelor with a unique style of dress, who believes singing stardom (via the town's show) is the key to solving his sexual frustration.
Some interesting scenes, but this film manages to be both goofy and too pretentious, and there isn't enough outright comedy to salvage the plot's slow movement.
Some interesting scenes, but this film manages to be both goofy and too pretentious, and there isn't enough outright comedy to salvage the plot's slow movement.