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Adam Spiegel (born October 22, 1969), known professionally as Spike Jonze, is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation., and for his work as director of the 2009 film Where the Wild Things Are. He was also a co-creator and executive producer of MTV's Jackass. He is currently the creative director of VBS.tv. He is also part owner of skateboard company Girl Skateboards with riders Rick Howard and Mike Carroll. He also co-founded Directors Label with filmmakers Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Spike Jonze, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Spike Jonze
Director
for Director in Once in a Lifetime: The Talking Heads Story
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In the gritty, artistic landscape of New York City, a group of aspiring musicians led by the brilliant but eccentric David Byrne comes together to form a band called Talking Heads. What begins as a small, experimental project quickly explodes into a groundbreaking musical force, pushing boundaries and redefining the very nature of rock and pop music. "Once in a Lifetime" delves deep into the complex dynamics of the band, capturing the tension and synergy between David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison as they create their signature sound that blends punk, new wave, and art rock. The film explores the highs and lows of their journey, from the underground clubs of CBGB to international stardom. At its heart, this biopic is a character-driven drama that explores the enigmatic and sometimes perplexing personality of David Byrne. Audiences will witness his unrelenting pursuit of artistic perfection, his unique approach to songwriting, and the eccentricities that made him both a musical genius and a challenging collaborator. Through intimate moments and captivating performances, viewers will gain insights into the mind of a true visionary.
