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Official Selection. SXSW. Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents is a 2015 documentary film produced by Don Hardy, Josh Keppel, and Barton Bishoff. The film interviews all members (past and present) of The Cryptic Corporation.

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THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS

Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A

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Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org

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Watching Theory of Obscurity about the band The Residents. I’m reminded of Broad’s words:

I hold that it is of the utmost value for the philosopher to study the abnormal in all subjects. … it is such facts as dreams, hallucination, mirror-images, etc., which prevent …

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Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary

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That time The Residents were featured at SXSW

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Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary

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Gerald Casale from Devo talks about Geography Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

Jerry Casale from DEVO talks Residents and Devo taking similar paths :
vimeo.com/121517557?sh...

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Can we remember it through jazz instead?

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The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.

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Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.

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Theory Of Obscurity - A Film About The Residents The eyeballs have it in fascinating overview of anti-music’s longest, strangest trip

UNCUT Magazine:

REVIEW: Theory of Obscurity www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/theo...

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Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.

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A message from Skinny. This is "A message from Skinny." by KTF Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Skinny from 'Hello Skinny' speaks out!

vimeo.com/87588399

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Josh Freese - The Residents are a Reference Point Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

Josh Freese talks Residents.

#JoshFreese

vimeo.com/120605200

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Gerald Casale from Devo talks about Geography Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

Gerry Casale from Devon talks Residents. #DEVO

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Oh Mummy! Oh Daddy! (live performance) Rather Ripped Records' fifth anniversary party at the Longbranch Saloon in Berkeley, California, on June 7th 1976.

The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.

#TheResidents

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Blu-ray Review: 'Theory of Obscurity' is an Interesting Portrait of an Obscure Band We review the documentary Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents has been released on Blu-ray by Film Movement.

"'Theory of Obscurity' does a fantastic job of showing the various facets of The Residents' art and music, and crams quite a bit into the ninety-minute runtime. The disc is also packed with exclusive bonus feature."

-HorrorGeekLIfe Magazine

www.horrorgeeklife.com/2020/03/23/b...

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The Fourth Uncut New Music Playlist of 2025 The fourth Uncut New Music Playlist of 2025 features tracks by Lee Renaldo, Garcia Peoples, Marc Ribot, Slow-Motion Cowboys and more

Uncut Magazine. Play 'Invisible Stars' from 'Wolf of St. Elmo'. It's so cool.
www.uncut.co.uk/features/the...

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Another photo of The Residents unmasked.

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Penn Jillette Meets The Residents This is an excerpt from the upcoming documentary about The Residents called Theory of Obscurity. For more information visit: www.residentsmovie.com Facebook:…

Penn Jillette talks Residents: vimeo.com/118848748

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Rob Crow on the importance of the Theory of Obscurity Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

Rob Crow from Pinback talks Residents and the Theory of Obscurity. VIDEO: vimeo.com/120896438

#Pinback

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Glad you enjoyed our film!

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H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.

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Wow-ish!

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Possible identity of The Residents

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숨[su:m] | Music 2015 | SXSW
YouTube video by SXSW 숨[su:m] | Music 2015 | SXSW

Very rare for a band to open for The Residents. But 숨[su:m] opened for The Residents on March 20th 2015, at Paramount Theater in Austin, Texas for @sxsw.com prior to screening of the documentary film 'Theory of Obscurity.'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY_B...

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The Residents at @sxsw.com Paramount Theater LIVE

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Day One Hundred Ninety Five 195/365. Twitter + Mallika Sherawat β€” Take a trip to Bollywood Center of attention (in the dress) is Bollywood Diva Mallika Sherawat. I had not previously known of her, but of course getting a group ...

Check out behind the scenes photos of the early employees:

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