May 5, 2010
It was announced today that Variance Films has acquired the rights to the fantastic documentary Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields. The film will open Wednesday, Oct. 27, at New York's Film Forum, with additional runs across the U.S. and Canada to be announced.
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Carrie Brownstein is a writer and musician. She was a member of the critically acclaimed rock band Sleater-Kinney. Her writing has appeared in numerous books and blogs on music and culture.
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