Updated
Updated · The New York Times · May 7
Billie Eilish concert film gets review
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · May 7

Billie Eilish concert film gets review

16 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 7
  • The 1 hour 54 minute PG-13 film, directed with James Cameron, was shot over four Manchester performances using prototype 3-D cameras developed for his Avatar projects.
  • The review says the technology gives an unusually immersive arena experience, highlighting Eilish's closeness with fans and the emotional pull of songs including What Was I Made For?
  • Cameron reportedly proposed the collaboration after showing the technology to Eilish's mother, and the result is presented as a reinvigorated take on the concert documentary format.
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