A behind-the-music chronicle on The Who and an unpredictable comedy open July 3 at UNL’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
“Lambert & Stamp” tells the remarkable story of Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert, aspiring filmmakers who — while looking for a subject for an underground movie — discovered the iconic band that would become The Who. Originally called High Numbers, the band had a rebellious relentlessness that channeled the burgeoning 1960s youth culture and inspired Lambert and Stamp to scrap their filmmaking aspirations.
Instead, the duo directed their unusual chemistry, filmic ideas and desire for outrageous performance into the band that was rechristened as The Who. Lambert and Stamps management was the driving force that shaped one of the most exciting bands of all time.
The film, which is rated R for language, some drug content and brief nudity, stars Stamp, Lambert, Roger Daltrey and Peter Townshend. James D. Cooper is the film director.
Also opening at the Ross is the unpredictable comedy “The Overnight.”
In “The Overnight,” Alex, Emily and their son, RJ, have recently moved from Seattle to the eastside of Los Angeles. Feeling lost in a new city, the family is desperate to establish new friendships.
After a chance meeting with Kurt at a neighborhood park, Alex and Emily commit to a family pizza party. But, as the party progresses into the night and the kids go to bed, the family “playdate” becomes increasingly more revealing and bizarre as the couples begin to open up.
“The Overnight,” written and directed by Patrick Brice, is rated R for strong sexuality, graphic nudity, language and drug use.
“Lambert and Stamp” plays through July 9 at the Ross. “The Overnight” shows through July 16. For more information, including show times, go to http://www.theross.org or call 402-472-5353.
