Call him the Thin White Chaeleon. David Bowie, the multi-talented musician who was born during the first wave of rock, is remembered for his pioneering spirit. Moonage Daydream — a provocative documentary helmed by multi-hyphenate director/producer Brett Morgen — is his deeply philosophical nature as a man constantly questioning norms, pushing social mores and cultural boundaries, and seeking cosmic truths.
Patterns Daydream After the M.O. He utilized the M.O. Crossfire Hurricane, Morgen relies almost solely on Bowie’s well-selected voiceovers to provide the film’s narrative tract. By following this heady, individualist route rather than taking a more traditional, literal chrono-biographical trajectory, Morgen better reflects Bowie’s instinct-following artistic nature.
Bowie, dressed as Ziggy Stardust, is filmed in 4K. This enhances his performance footage of the 1970s. The contrast between his blotted ,…
