Razing the Bar: A Documentary About the Funhouse
Seen it?2014 | 84 min | Documentary, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for the curious and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. If you loved The Last Waltz or Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 24 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Razing the Bar documents the development and eventual demolition of a well-loved fringe punk rock Seattle venue through interviews of employees, friends, and a multitude of local musicians.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 224 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryan Worsley
- Kurt BlochHimself
- Mark OstlerHimself
- Eric BruckbauerHimself