Ira Kaplan
出生 : 1957-01-07, New York City, New York, USA
Self
Indie band 'Yo La Tengo' covers Wilco's second to last song on their album Summerteeth, titled '23 Seconds of Silence' in a documentary/music video
Music
A documentary about the greatest soul singer you've ever heard--even if you've never heard of him.
For almost two decades, Yo La Tengo have put on an annual eight-night Hanukkah concert series in New York City. With help on Night One, 2019, from guests Fred Armisen, William Tyler, Jon Glaser and Greg Hetson, it's total musical "mishegoss" -- and it's all for charity.
Music
Parents of children who have Down syndrome, dwarfism or autism share intimate stories of the challenges they face. Tracing their joys, challenges, tragedies, and triumphs.
In February 2018, Yo La Tengo played an intimate Pitchfork video showcase at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, debuting songs from their upcoming album There’s a Riot Going On.
Himself
SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest and most unique radio station, and one man's attempt to keep it alive in the face of recession, the persistent threat of commercial media, and the challenges that come with keeping a rebellious group of outsiders together.
Original Music Composer
「スーパーバッド 童貞ウォーズ」のグレッグ・モットーラ監督が、80年代を舞台に描くノスタルジック青春ストーリー。主演は「イカとクジラ」のジェシー・アイゼンバーグ、共演にクリステン・スチュワート、ライアン・レイノルズ。1987年、夏。大学院進学を控えたジェイムズは、夏休みをヨーロッパで過ごすはずが、父親の減給であえなく頓挫。しかも学費の一部も自分で工面するハメに。こうして、地元のさびれた遊園地“アドベンチャーランド”で面白くもないバイトの日々にすっかり腐りかけていたジェイムズ。そんな中、そこで働くちょっと大人びた美少女エムと知り合い、まんざらでもない雰囲気になっていくのだが…。
Music
恋愛カウンセラーでありながら、夫ロブ(ラファエル・バーカー)とのセックスでオーガズムを味わったことがないソフィア(リー・スックイン)。ある日、彼女はカウンセリングを受けに来たカップル、ジェイムズ(ポール・ドーソン)とジェイミー(PJ・デボーイ)の紹介で、ブルックリンにあるサロン“ショートバス”に足を踏み入れる。
Music
Soon to be a father, Mark feels the pressure of domestic responsibility closing in, so he is more than happy to accept when his old friend Kurt proposes a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. During their time together, the men come to grips with the changes in their lives and the effect on their relationship.
Music
Hubley created this short while at work on her first feature, The Toe Tactic, as a musical exploration of poetry featured in the film. Each frame was drawn on a single sheet of paper using watercolor pencil and ink, and the animation is accompanied by Yo La Tengo’s meditative score.
Music
Combining real and fictional events, this movie centers around the historic 1986 World Series, and a day in the life of a playwright who skips opening night to watch the momentous game.
Original Music Composer
On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
Music
An experimental film matching shifting colors with audio taken from an NPR radio interview with a mother who lost her son in the Iraq War.
Music
The Sounds of the Sounds of Science is a score written by Yo La Tengo for filmmaker Jean Painlevé. It contains 78 minutes of instrumental music to accompany his eight short documentary-style films shot underwater.
This commemorative anthology DVD includes music from Pavement, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Cornelius, Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, Arsonists, Helium and many more. Also included: What's Up Matador?, previously only available on VHS.
The Salvation Army Band
The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. What happens if Jesus Christ has second thoughts about the Apocalypse? It is December 31, 1999 and New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdelina discuss and debate the end of the world, the opening of the seven seals, and the essence of being human.
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A film about the many faces of time as it flows from the future to the past, through cyclic, biological, curved and paradoxical time.
Ira Kaplan
Wanna learn a little about the music industry? Mr. Bill Boggs answers your questions with Liz Phair, Yo La Tango, and kids just like you!
Party Band Member
Based on the true story of Valerie Solanas who was a 1960s radical preaching hatred toward men in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but he continued to ignore her. So she shot him. This is Valerie's story.
Music
A person finds a magical fish, wishes for "it all" and learns a lesson about when enough is enough.
Friedman
Before GLEE, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, or even the movie GREASE, four young film school graduates created this all-singing, all-dancing, award-winning musical. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL pokes fun at 1970s school traditions while following an awkward 8th grade boy's pursuit of the most beautiful girl on campus.