Bob Dylan Documentary: No Direction Home

I am a fan of the documentary, be it a Ken Burns production on Baseball, Jazz or the Civil War, an A&E Biography on just about anybody, or the presidential campaign of 1992. Martin Scorsese's documentary on Bob Dylan, No Direction Home, was good, and despite it's two dics length, anyone hoping it will encompass the grandeur and scale of the Beatle's Anthology may be disappointed. Covering Dylan's life from his early start in Minnesota to his return to live performances after an 8 year hiatus after a motorcycle accident, Dylan fans are sure to be enjoy this production.

I can't say that Dylan was iconic, despite what many fans would argue. And I like that about Dylan. he is interestiong. But he prefers to shy away from such adulation, as Eric Clapton and Eddie Vedder both pronounced themselves as performers, musicians, and nothing more, Dylan does the like. This is evident throughout the film, and makes Dylan an endearing figure.

In many instances, he reminds me of Beck, who was undoubtedly influenced by Dylan in some sense. And on occasion, I can see Bob Dinklemeyer in Dylan, although history may better remember Dinklemeyer for his paintings.

If you have a long Sunday afternoon sans Steelers footbal, I recommend checking out
Dylan's documentary.

Now . . . when does the Burt Bacharach documentary come out? And when is he doing a crossover with Snoop Dogg?