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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents

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Official Selection. SXSW. Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents is a 2015 documentary film produced by Don Hardy, Josh Keppel, and Barton Bishoff. The film interviews all members (past and present) of The Cryptic Corporation.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · 4d

THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS

Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A

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Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org

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Theurgist @theurgist.bsky.social · Aug 12

Watching Theory of Obscurity about the band The Residents. I’m reminded of Broad’s words:

I hold that it is of the utmost value for the philosopher to study the abnormal in all subjects. … it is such facts as dreams, hallucination, mirror-images, etc., which prevent …

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 17

Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 17

That time The Residents were featured at SXSW

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 9

Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary

Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 5

Jerry Casale from DEVO talks Residents and Devo taking similar paths :
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Gerald Casale from Devo talks about Geography

Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Can we remember it through jazz instead?

Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 3

The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 2

Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Sep 1

UNCUT Magazine:

REVIEW: Theory of Obscurity www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/theo...

Theory Of Obscurity - A Film About The Residents

The eyeballs have it in fascinating overview of anti-music’s longest, strangest trip

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · Aug 26

Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.

Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 27

Skinny from 'Hello Skinny' speaks out!

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A message from Skinny.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 27

Josh Freese talks Residents.

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Josh Freese - The Residents are a Reference Point

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 27

Gerry Casale from Devon talks Residents. #DEVO

Gerald Casale from Devo talks about Geography

Here is a clip from the upcoming documentary Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents which is premiering at SXSW 2015. Find out more about the film here:…

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 26

Oh Mummy! Oh Daddy! (live performance) Rather Ripped Records' fifth anniversary party at the Longbranch Saloon in Berkeley, California, on June 7th 1976.

The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 19

"'Theory of Obscurity' does a fantastic job of showing the various facets of The Residents' art and music, and crams quite a bit into the ninety-minute runtime. The disc is also packed with exclusive bonus feature."

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Blu-ray Review: 'Theory of Obscurity' is an Interesting Portrait of an Obscure Band

We review the documentary Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents has been released on Blu-ray by Film Movement.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 13

Uncut Magazine. Play 'Invisible Stars' from 'Wolf of St. Elmo'. It's so cool.
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The Fourth Uncut New Music Playlist of 2025

The fourth Uncut New Music Playlist of 2025 features tracks by Lee Renaldo, Garcia Peoples, Marc Ribot, Slow-Motion Cowboys and more

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 12

Another photo of The Residents unmasked.

Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 12

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Penn Jillette Meets The Residents

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 6

Rob Crow from Pinback talks Residents and the Theory of Obscurity. VIDEO: vimeo.com/120896438

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Rob Crow on the importance of the Theory of Obscurity

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 4

Glad you enjoyed our film!

Hull @musicjab.bsky.social · Jan 21

Theory Of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents

This was awesome. I've been fascinated about The Residents for some time now and seeing this documentary really put a smile on my face. It's nice to see the journey of one of the most unique American bands being documented this way.

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Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents @theoryofobscurity.bsky.social · May 4

H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.