Nonfics

Nonfics

Share this post

Nonfics
Nonfics
Les Blank’s ‘A Poem is a Naked Person’ is a Sublime Cinematic Poem
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Les Blank’s ‘A Poem is a Naked Person’ is a Sublime Cinematic Poem

Christopher Campbell's avatar
Christopher Campbell
Jul 06, 2015
∙ Paid

Share this post

Nonfics
Nonfics
Les Blank’s ‘A Poem is a Naked Person’ is a Sublime Cinematic Poem
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share
Leon Russell by Les Blank

The subjects of Les Blank’s interest were as consistent as they were surprisingly diverse and specific: food, music, community and the rituals and revelries that not only make life enjoyable, but at times intoxicating. This was made clear by the near-comprehensive vision of his career made available in last year’s box set by Criterion. When Blank focuse…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Nonfics to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Christopher Campbell
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More