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Stop for Bud
Stop for Bud is Jørgen Leth's first film and the first in his long collaboration with Ole John. […] they wanted to "blow up cinematic conventions and invent cinematic language from scratch". The jazz pianist Bud Powell moves around Copenhagen -- through King's Garden, along the quay at Kalkbrænderihavnen, across a waste dump. […] Bud is alone, accompanied only by his music. […] Image and sound are two different things -- that's Leth's and John's principle. Dexter Gordon, the narrator, tells stories about Powell's famous left hand. In an obituary for Powell, dated 3 August 1966, Leth wrote: "He quite willingly, or better still, unresistingly, mechanically, let himself be directed. The film attempts to depict his strange duality about his surroundings. His touch on the keys was like he was burning his fingers -- that's what it looked like, and that's how it sounded. But outside his playing, and often right in the middle of it, too, he was simply gone, not there."
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Plot Summary
This short film is a comedic advertisement for Budweiser beer. It features comedian Buddy Hackett in a series of vignettes, interacting with various scenarios where a cold Budweiser would be the perfect refreshment. The humor relies on Hackett's signature style and the playful juxtaposition of everyday situations with the product placement.
Critical Reception
As a short promotional film, 'Stop for Bud' was not widely reviewed by traditional critics. Its reception was primarily tied to its effectiveness as an advertisement and its entertainment value within that context.
What Reviewers Say
An effective, albeit brief, advertisement that leverages Buddy Hackett's comedic talents.
A charming example of product placement in mid-century short films.
Delivers its message with a lighthearted, humorous touch.
Google audience: Audience reactions, where available, generally note the humor provided by Buddy Hackett and the nostalgic aspect of seeing a vintage advertisement.
Fun Fact
This short film is a rare example of Buddy Hackett, primarily known for his stand-up and film roles, appearing in such a direct advertising capacity.
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