Blondie: One Way or Another
Blondie: One Way or Another

Blondie: One Way or Another

2006Movie72 minEnglish

A documentary about New York band Blondie, from their early beginnings in Bowery clubs like CBGBs alongside other up and coming bands like The Ramones, Patti Smith & Talking Heads. The documentary tracks their years of international success, through their internal problems and decline and then to their recovery and re-establishment leading to their being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 - an event that wasn't without its problems. Lots of interviews with band members, past and present, and their friends and contemporaries. Lots of clips of them performing through the years.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Gary A. R. ButlerGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the iconic new wave band Blondie, from their explosive rise in the late 1970s to their enduring legacy. It features extensive interviews with the band members, discussing their musical evolution, personal struggles, and the cultural impact of their genre-bending sound. The film delves into the making of their classic albums and their influence on subsequent generations of musicians.

Critical Reception

Blondie: One Way or Another was generally well-received by critics and fans alike for its comprehensive look at the band's history and its candid interviews. It's praised for capturing the essence of Blondie's innovative spirit and their significant contributions to music.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers an insightful retrospective on a legendary band.
  • Features compelling interviews with the core members.
  • Celebrates Blondie's lasting musical influence.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The documentary's title, 'One Way or Another,' is a direct reference to one of Blondie's most famous and successful singles from their 1978 album 'Parallel Lines'.

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John Chard

John Chard

The road to the Rock "N" Roll hall of fame is never smooth... Who doesn't like Blondie? I mean they may not be your favourite band or anything, but does anybody not find themselves singing or bopping along to a Blondie track? Personally ...