Turnstile: Never Enough Movie
As a visual creator, I found Turnstile’s film compelling and deeply inspiring. I walked in blind, without reading anything about it, with zero expectations, and was left completely moved. It's the kind of experience that stays with you, and I’m already making plans to see it again.
Cinematography is stunning. There's comfort in the visual presentation, a soft nostalgia that feels highly personal. For me personally, growing up in a household filled with wood panelling, strange household ornaments and rich, earthy tones, the film brought those memories back to life in such an emotional way. Seeing the 240 Waggon in the movie was an insane experience, it evoked memories from my childhood in the early '90s. I vividly recall summer rides in the 1990 Renault Espace.
What really stood out to me was the play of time and water. Those concepts immediately reminded me of the American video artist Bill Viola’s work. The film captures a spiritual rhythm, an emotional deceleration that suspends time, allowing you to truly feel. The prominent use of water isn’t just aesthetic, it participates as an active part of the narrative. It’s reflective, soothing, and immersive. Like Viola, Brendan Yates and Pat McCrory use water not just as a visual, but as a gateway to emotional transformation.
The film highlights Turnstile’s unique identity not just as a hardcore band, but as a creative force with rich blend and atmosphere. It’s soft. It’s melodic. It suddenly explodes. There’s a fluidity to the way the film moves, from quiet introspection to bursts of energy. Those moments make the film feel more like a meditation than a music video. It appears like a memory, obscure and intangible.
But while I find the movie truly stunning, I also realise it isn't for everyone, especially if you are someone who expects to see just live performance visuals. This piece of work is resembles a real life dream. It is a piece that challenges conventional boundaries. It merges the realms of cinema and installation art, while at the same time is bridging the divide between sound and silence. It’s a film that provides a truly exceptional and captivating artistic experience.
