The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die
The Icarus Line Must Die

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The Icarus Line Must Die

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Dark Star Pictures is a new-age North American distribution company, focused on bringing unique and targeted content to audiences across the country and is committed to releasing auteur-driven, original cinema in the theatrical, digital and home video space. In partnership with OCN Distribution, new Dark Star titles - along with celebrated features in their back catalog - will receive features packed blu-ray editions that will maintain the OCN standard of quality and Dark Star's deft curation.

The Icarus Line Must Die is a dramatic narrative feature set against the backdrop of the current LA underground music scene. The film tracks Joe Cardamone, front man of notorious punk bad boys The Icarus Line as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape. With a new record completed and a major label deal within sight, Joe fights to keep his band, his relationship and his life from completely falling apart.

Ariel Pink, Keith Morris (Black Flag/Circle Jerks), Pearl Charles, Melissa Brooks (The Aquadolls), Justin Pearson, Rafael Reyes (Prayers) and Jerry Stahl (Permanent Midnight) are featured along with performances by Pink Mountaintops, Together Pangea, The Icarus Line, Retox, Obliterations and Annie Hardy of Giant Drag.

directed by: Michael Grodner
starring: Joe Cardamone, Keith Morris, Jerry Stahl
2017 / 82 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Audio Commentary from Michael Grodner & Joe Cardamone
  • Audio Commentary from Annie Hardy & Joe Cardamone
  • Unreleased Scene with Annie Hardy & Joe Cardamone
  • Unreleased Concert footage of the Icarus Line from the Echoplex
  • Essay from critic A.S. Hamrah
  • English SDH subtitles

The Icarus Line Must Die - Official Trailer from Mike Repsch on Vimeo.

Overall rating: 4.647059 / 5 from 17 reviews.

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L. A. rockers.

"A semi autobiographical flick about a Los Angeles rocker trying to make it. The cast features some familar faces from the music world. Short and sweet and kinda weird with a cool slipcover."

— Jason H. (3/5)

good movie

"good movie"

— Corey S. (5/5)

Catalogue No. DS-008

"I expected this to be more of a documentary, but it's actually a narrative feature with almost all people playing themselves. The are even some dream sequences. I was not aware of the band The Icarus Line before and believed it to be fictional until I watched the extras. Joe Cardamone looks and dresses like a younger Nick Cave and he acts very laconic, as if he was a character in a Jim Jarmusch film. He's not very likeable and the music was not my thing either. But there is some great black and white photography and I loved the cameo of Hardcore Punk legend Keith Morris (Circle Jerks, Black Flag). Overall not bad for a 10$ pick up, but not essential viewing, unless you are a fan of the band I guess."

— Dominik F. (3/5)

A cool rock n roll picture

"A blind buy, never heard of The Icarus Line. Loved it, a cool and almost felt like a doc on being creative. Lovely shot in b & w. A blurred line between reality and fiction. Great cast. Highly recommended"

— Hansi L. (5/5)

The Icarus Line Must Die Dark Star Bluray Review

"Dark Star is the VS partner label that focuses on indie and arthouse titles. They have released many films that fell under the radar for me. The Icarus Line Must Die is one of those films. I had not heard about it until this release. The movie deals with a rock musician who is trying to navigate the tough world of making your band's big break. On the cusp of a record deal, Joe has a hard time keeping his band together. The movie is well acted and contains some great music as well from many great punk rock artists. The disc has some neat features including some unreleased scenes and concert footage as well as two unique commentaries. The slipcover is great as well! Check this one out if you are interested in movies related to music as it is well done!"

— Mark P. (5/5)

Great release

"The Icarus Line Must Die is a dramatic narrative feature set against the backdrop of the current LA music scene. The film tracks Joe Cardamone, front man of The Icarus Line, as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of the modern music landscape. Good movie, nice bonus features."

— Sebastian V. (5/5)

Not my usual fair but

"Not my usual fair but damn… color me impressed"

— Jesse H. (5/5)

Great

"Great"

— Joseph Z. (5/5)

The Icarus Line Must Live!

"One of my favorite movies I have bought from VS. Quality was top notch. Case and sleeve look great. Movie was so real and entertaining. Rock and roll star! Highly recommend."

— Thomas F. (5/5)

Very cool movie

"Very cool movie"

— Mark H. (5/5)

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