Critically acclaimed (or hated) 2010’s science fiction comedy film “Kaboom”, written and directed by Gregg Araki is finally poised to invade the US on Jan. 28th. Its cartoon-like narrative will certainly seduce young audiences, as it has done so in recent festivals around the globe. The film which will be officially released in the US next week, contains one of the most exciting soundtracks to hit the shelves in recent years.
Araki’s announced on his Facebook fan page that he had “just got a list of theatres & there’s a whole bunch of them. 1st dates are NY 1/28 and LA 2/4 (OutFest), then SF, Chicago, Berkeley, Costa Mesa on 2/18. From there thru March-April, Cambridge, Wash DC, Nashville, Palm Springs, San Diego, Seattle, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, P…ortland, St. Louis, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Columbus and New Orleans! So awesome!!”, he wrote.
The story follows a sexually undeclared and nihilistic college kid who is fatalistic about his future. Satirizing a civilization where college kids would do anything before becoming responsible and boring adults, Araki depicts modern life introducing a very personal narrative to bring sexuality to the big screen. Is much funnier than any previous graphic novel-derived movies, genuinely anarchic as previous Araki’s works. It also has all the ingredients to become a generational cult movie.
Araki is so excited about the fans reactions to the movie that has posted the full list of songs included in the soundtrack for “Kaboom” in his Facebook page, with details on when the songs are played during the film which has grown an enthusiastic following while playing the festival circuit around the world.
Take a look to the director’s commentaries on one of the most exciting soundtracks to hit the shelves in recent years:
CUT COPY “Saturdays” – Smith tells Stella about Thor in dining commons
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY “Catastrophe & The Cure” – Smith meets The Messiah in the hall
THE BIG PINK “Crystal Visions” – Smith & Stella talk over dinner
LADYTRON “Weekend” – Smith & Stella meet up w Lorelei at the party
TEARS RUN RINGS “Mind The Wires” – Smith meets London in bathroom
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS “To Fix The Gash In Your Head” – Smith&London/Stella&Lorelei have sex
FRIENDLY FIRES “Paris (Ambient Mix)” – Smith & London post-coital in bed
METRO AREA “Caught Up” – Smith tells Stella about his bad trip
THE HORRORS “Mirror’s Image” – Smith & Stella see Lorelei in the cafe
THE XX “Stars” – Smith talks to London on phone
AIRIEL “In Your Room” – Smith & London in bed
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART “This Love Is Fucking Right” – Smith walks in on Thor & Rex wrestling
YEAH YEAH YEAHS “Softshock” – Smith & London have lunch
THE DEPRECIATION GUILD “Dream About Me” – London gives Rex a much-needed lesson
AUBURN LULL “Shallow In Youth” – Smith & London talk about Rex, Thor walks in
DELUKA “Cascade” – Smith gets call from Hunter
MOSCOW OLYMPICS “Cut The World” – Smith beats off, Stella gives him a birthday present
HELEN STELLAR “Our Secrets” – Smith & Stella see band in club
IRON CURTAIN “The First Punk Wars” – Stella finds an unsettling surprise in her donut
HELEN STELLAR “Disappearing Twin” – Smith’s Mom works out with her trainer
ENGINEERS “Clean Coloured Wire” – London tells Smith about her dad in cafe
INTERPOL “Song Seven” – Smith talks to Stella about The End of The World
AIRIEL “Sugar Crystals” – climactic fight/car chase
PLACEBO “The Bitter End” – Le Grand Finale/end credits
