May. 15th, 2005

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After thirty years one year of being immersed in trivia about Velvet Goldmine we've probably covered most aspects of the film but heaven knows that Todd's multilayered, well-read mind has included some reference or quote that has slipped by us. We'll continue to update any earth shattering discoveries. We'll also be working on corrections and hope to create some kind of index, so stay friended.

Additionally, after a year of being immersed in trivia about Velvet Goldmine, we're experiencing a bit of a withdrawal – perhaps you minskys are too. Here's a little 'methadone' in the form of more films to explore. During the course of the year we've mentioned many films that have left their mark on Velvet Goldmine or influenced Todd Haynes. In his own words, Todd explains some of his Early Cinematic Influences (from Cinema Papers, December 1998). This fascinating article provides some inspiration when we're thinking what to rent or add to our Netflix list.

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We are already at a point where an appeal to rock 'n' roll will tell us almost nothing worth knowing, though this is, finally, a rock 'n' roll story. Real mysteries cannot be solved, but they can be turned into better mysteries.

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