Devo looks back on 50 years in new documentary

Directed by Chris Smith, "Devo" dives into the history of the plastic-clad band of Ohio art students who brought subversive ideas to the 1980s mainstream.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment January 22, 2024 Still whipping it good, Devo looks back on 50 years via a new Sundance documentary Directed by Chris Smith, "Devo" dives into the history of the plastic-clad band of Ohio art students who brought subversive ideas to the 1980s mainstream. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Sundance 2024: Kieran Culkin, Kristen Stewart, Lionel Richie and more in L.A. Times Studios Scroll through images of the stars who have visited the L.A. Times Studios at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. SHARE       READ MORE 'California Soul' singer Marlena Shaw dies at 81 Jazz and R&B singer Marlena Shaw, known for the widely sampled "California Soul," died Friday. She was 81. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Mary Weiss, lead singer for 'Leader of the Pack' girl group the Shangri-Las, dies at 75 As lead singer for the girl-group the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss brought menace and melodrama to hits such as "Leader of the Pack" and "Remember (Walking in the Sand)." SHARE       READ MORE Soft Moon musician Luis Vasquez, DJ Juan Mendez found dead in downtown L.A. loft Singer Luis Vasquez of the Soft Moon, techno DJ John "Juan" Mendez and Mendez's partner were all found dead last week in a downtown Los Angeles loft, authorities said Sunday. SHARE       READ MORE Specters, lies and videotape: Steven Soderbergh's 'Presence' jolts Sundance to life New movies by Steven Soderbergh, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden brought genre thrills aplenty to the festival's 40th birthday party in Park City. SHARE       READ MORE 'Why are you silent?' Pro-Palestinian protesters confront Hollywood at the Sundance Film Festival About 150-200 pro-Palestinian protesters, including talent affiliated with several films at the festival, took to Main Street in Park City on Sunday, day 107 of the Israel-Hamas war. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW