Movies (Alien Ant Farm song) explained

Movies
Cover:Moviesaaf.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Alien Ant Farm
Album:Anthology
Recorded:2000
Genre:
Length:3:15
Label:DreamWorks
Producer:Jay Baumgardner
Next Title:Smooth Criminal
Next Year:2001

"Movies" is the debut single of American rock band Alien Ant Farm, released on January 16, 2001, from their second studio album, Anthology (2001). Originally released on their 1999 album Greatest Hits, it was re-recorded (along with numerous other songs) for Anthology. It was re-released after the success of their second single, "Smooth Criminal". "Movies" peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and became a top-5 hit in the United Kingdom and a top-20 hit in Ireland.

Commercial performance

Upon its initial release, the song reached number 18 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 53 on the UK Singles Chart. After the band achieved success with "Smooth Criminal", they re-released the single on November 6, 2001.[4] This time, it was a commercial success in the UK, reaching number five.

Music videos

There were three music videos made for this single. One, which was shot before the success of "Smooth Criminal" features a "behind the scenes" style shooting of the video, with grips and lighting crew interrupting shots to fix equipment, while the band performs before a tacky Hollywood sign backdrop.[5]

The second video revolves around their playing at a house party, and the imagined events after they each pick up a different girl at the party.[6]

There is a bigger budget re-shoot music video, released after the success of "Smooth Criminal", which shows the band jumping through the screen at a movie theatre, and interacting with the audience in homages to Ghostbusters, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, The Karate Kid (including an appearance by the film's costar Pat Morita) and Edward Scissorhands. At the end of the video, the entire audience jumps through the screen and joins the band. This version was directed by Marc Klasfeld.[7]

Track listings

UK CD single[8]

  1. "Movies" (album version) – 3:16
  2. "Movies" (acoustic live at KROQ)
  3. "Pink Tea"
  4. "Movies" (CD-Rom video)

UK CD single re-release[9]

  1. "Movies" (album version)
  2. "Smooth Criminal" (live in Denver)
  3. "Movies" (live in Denver)
  4. "Movies" (CD-Rom video)

UK cassette single[10]

  1. "Movies" (album version)
  2. "Smooth Criminal" (live in Denver)

UK DVD single[11]

  1. "Movies" (DVD version)
  2. "Movies" (acoustic live at KROQ)
  3. "Calico" (live in Denver)

European CD single[12]

  1. "Movies" (album version) – 3:16
  2. "Movies" (live acoustic version) – 3:12

Australian CD single[13]

  1. "Movies" (album version)
  2. "Movies" (live acoustic version)
  3. "Sticks & Stones" (live version)
  4. "Movies" (video)

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)Position
UK Singles (OCC)[16] 163
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[17] 62

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)
United StatesJanuary 16, 2001DreamWorks[18]
United KingdomJune 16, 2001CD[19]
United States (re-release)November 5, 2001Alternative radio
January 11, 2002[20]
United Kingdom (re-release)February 4, 2002[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 12 Most Underrated Nu Metal Albums. https://web.archive.org/web/20220604163153/https://www.vh1.com/news/gy3zmn/underrated-nu-metal-albums. live. June 4, 2022. coyled. VH1.
  2. The Top 40 nu-metal songs of all time. Hill. Stephen. Metal Hammer. July 4, 2017. July 5, 2017.
  3. Web site: Wright . Matt .
    1. ThrowbackThursday: Alien Ant Farm – 'Movies'
    . Muzik Speaks. May 14, 2015 .
  4. Alternative: Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1426. 121. November 2, 2001. June 6, 2021.
  5. Web site: Alien Ant Farm - Movies "Original Version". YouTube. October 6, 2016.
  6. Web site: Alien Ant Farm - Movies *unreleased*. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/rHPhh1WswpU. December 15, 2021. live. YouTube. October 6, 2016.
  7. Web site: ALIEN ANT FARM GET INTO THE 'MOVIES'. https://web.archive.org/web/20160821112816/http://www.mtv.com/news/1449953/alien-ant-farm-get-into-the-movies/. dead. August 21, 2016. MTV. October 6, 2016.
  8. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2001. UK CD single liner notes. DreamWorks Records. 450 899-2.
  9. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2002. UK CD single liner notes. DreamWorks Records. 450 849-2.
  10. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2001. UK cassette single sleeve. DreamWorks Records. 450 849-4.
  11. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2001. UK DVD single liner notes. DreamWorks Records. 450849-9.
  12. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2001. European CD single liner notes. DreamWorks Records. 450 850-2.
  13. Movies. Alien Ant Farm. 2001. Australian CD single liner notes. DreamWorks Records. 450 851-2.
  14. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 20. 9. 11. February 23, 2002. July 31, 2020.
  15. Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2001. Airplay Monitor. 9. 51. 40. December 21, 2001.
  16. Web site: The Official UK Singles Chart 2002. UKChartsPlus. July 31, 2020.
  17. Most-Played Modern Rock Songs of 2002. Airplay Monitor. 10. 51. 44. December 20, 2002.
  18. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1384. 103, 107, 114. January 12, 2001. May 31, 2021.
  19. New Releases – For Week Starting June 18, 2001: Singles. Music Week. 25. June 16, 2001. August 20, 2021.
  20. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1435. 34. January 11, 2002. August 20, 2021.
  21. New Releases – For Week Starting February 4, 2002: Singles. Music Week. 23. February 2, 2002. August 21, 2021.

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