Now
Jan 01, 1973 · 12m
Director
Lynda BenglisOverview
Now takes on video's claims to immediacy and authenticity, as Benglis juxtaposes live performance with her own prerecorded image. The soundtrack features phrases such as "now!" and "start recording," commands that usually ground us in the present, but here serve to deepen the confusion between live signals and mediation. Repeated takes and acidic color processing heighten this challenge to video's power of "liveness."
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What is Now about?
Now takes on video's claims to immediacy and authenticity, as Benglis juxtaposes live performance with her own prerecorded image. The soundtrack features phrases such as "now!" and "start recording," commands that usually ground us in the present, but here serve to deepen the confusion between live signals and mediation. Repeated takes and acidic color processing heighten this challenge to…
When was Now released?
Now was released on January 1, 1973.
How long is Now?
Now runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Now?
Now was directed by Lynda Benglis.
Who is in the cast of Now?
The cast of Now includes Lynda Benglis.