Pavements is a 2025 experimental docu-fiction film by Alex Ross Perry, celebrating indie-rock band Pavement. Blending archival footage, a fictional biopic, musical numbers, and museum-style exhibits, it offers a chaotic, creative tribute rather than a traditional documentary.
Starring: Joe Keery (as Stephen Malkmus), with cameos from Pavement band members.
Style: Uses split screens, multiple genres, and visual tricks to explore fame, myth-making, and fan culture.
Reception: Critics praise its inventiveness (Metacritic ~80–100); fans love it, casual viewers may find it confusing.
Runtime: 128 minutes | Released: June 6, 2025.
Bottom Line: A bold, genre-bending tribute perfect for Pavement fans and lovers of experimental cinema.
