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New gothpunk musical Repo! The Genetic Opera hits select theaters this evening with the sound of dissected organs hitting the pavement. Either you've never heard of this rock opera turned dystopian sci-fi story about organ repossession in the 2050s, or you're one of those internet fans who've been jamming to the 57-part soundtrack for weeks. It's one of those movies you'll either ignore or love, which is a sure sign it's headed straight for midnight movie status. Repo! is no-holds-barred outrageous, and Paris Hilton has a pretty major role. While it may not fit any comfortable niche in Hollywood, its bizarre charm will surely earn it a cult following. More »
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Musicians have been inspired by science fiction for as long as the concept has been around. Composers have based entire operas around plots by Doris Lessing and Philip K. Dick. And, from the Beatles to Billy Idol, the Flaming Lips to Jefferson Starship, performers have drawn on ideas from sci-fi stories and even created album-length plots of their own. But today, we turn our ear to concept albums based on specific works of science fiction, including reimagined tributes, ambient soundtracks, and rock opera adaptations. More »
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We’ve already seen the making of video for “Mark It Up,” one of Repo! The Genetic Opera’s whopping 57 musical tracks, but the finished product gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of organ factory GeneCo. In this tragically Anthony Stuart Head-free clip, we meet stab-happy Luigi Largo (frequent horror player Bill Moseley) and his lady face-wearing rapist brother Pavi (Nivek Ogre of Skinny Puppy). The pair toss organs, skewer and molest the female “genterns,” and argue over who will inherit their father's company. Be warned, the following features comedic violence, disappearing panties, and Paris Hilton. [IGN] More »
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