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.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
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
Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org
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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 …
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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August 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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 …
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 …
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary
That time The Residents were featured at SXSW
September 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
That time The Residents were featured at SXSW
September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary
September 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary
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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September 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Jerry Casale from DEVO talks Residents and Devo taking similar paths :
vimeo.com/121517557?sh...
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The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.
September 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.
Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.
September 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.
September 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.
August 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.
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:…
vimeo.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Gerry Casale from Devon talks Residents. #DEVO
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.
#TheResidents
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
May 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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.
#TheResidents
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
"'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."
-HorrorGeekLIfe Magazine
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-HorrorGeekLIfe Magazine
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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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May 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
"'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."
-HorrorGeekLIfe Magazine
www.horrorgeeklife.com/2020/03/23/b...
-HorrorGeekLIfe Magazine
www.horrorgeeklife.com/2020/03/23/b...
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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May 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Uncut Magazine. Play 'Invisible Stars' from 'Wolf of St. Elmo'. It's so cool.
www.uncut.co.uk/features/the...
www.uncut.co.uk/features/the...
Another photo of The Residents unmasked.
May 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Another photo of The Residents unmasked.
Penn Jillette talks Residents: vimeo.com/118848748
Penn Jillette Meets The Residents
This is an excerpt from the upcoming documentary about The Residents called Theory of Obscurity. For more information visit: www.residentsmovie.com Facebook:…
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May 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Penn Jillette talks Residents: vimeo.com/118848748
Rob Crow from Pinback talks Residents and the Theory of Obscurity. VIDEO: vimeo.com/120896438
#Pinback
#Pinback
Rob Crow on the importance of the Theory of Obscurity
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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May 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Rob Crow from Pinback talks Residents and the Theory of Obscurity. VIDEO: vimeo.com/120896438
#Pinback
#Pinback
Glad you enjoyed our film!
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.
Rip Hardy Fox
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.
Rip Hardy Fox
May 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Glad you enjoyed our film!
H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.
May 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.