mama a tara behind you

mama a tara behind you

This was so sad. Fans r sometimes so disturbing

This was so sad. Fans r sometimes so disturbing

Okay, I know it's not funny; I know that it's really sad and fucked up. I understand that this is a documentary and that all of this actually happened and people's lives were irreparably damaged because of the events covered in this. As someone entirely removed from these events and as a fan of messy drama, this was hilarious. You can't fucking lie and tell me you love the episodes of Catfished where everything works out and love blossoms; you want the guy that Becky has been "in a relationship with" for the last three years to be her brother's girlfriend or for Johnathan's internet girlfriend to actually be some old dudes from Des Moines, just like I do. While I do wish we learned something definitive and spent more time on the catfishing and less on the history of Tegan and Sara (nothing against them, I have some of there stuff on my Playlist, but I am here for the drama), I still had a blast. It can get a bit repetitive though and the storytelling can get just as messy as the story they are telling. It doesn't feel like it was made by a documentarian; it comes off more like a weekend project. I got what I wanted out of it, but it doesn't deliver as much as I really wanted.

Okay, I know it's not funny; I know that it's really sad and fucked up. I understand that this is a documentary and that all of this actually happened and people's lives were irreparably damaged because of the events covered in this. As someone entirely removed from these events and as a fan of messy drama, this was hilarious. You can't fucking lie and tell me you love the episodes of Catfished where everything works out and love blossoms; you want the guy that Becky has been "in a relationship with" for the last three years to be her brother's girlfriend or for Johnathan's internet girlfriend to actually be some old dudes from Des Moines, just like I do. While I do wish we learned something definitive and spent more time on the catfishing and less on the history of Tegan and Sara (nothing against them, I have some of there stuff on my Playlist, but I am here for the drama), I still had a blast. It can get a bit repetitive though and the storytelling can get just as messy as the story they are telling. It doesn't feel like it was made by a documentarian; it comes off more like a weekend project. I got what I wanted out of it, but it doesn't deliver as much as I really wanted.

Good not great, I’ve been a fan of these 2 since 2011 and had no idea this was going on. It’s a fascinating story but it doesn’t come to a close and the case is still open. Hackers suck.

Good not great, I’ve been a fan of these 2 since 2011 and had no idea this was going on. It’s a fascinating story but it doesn’t come to a close and the case is still open. Hackers suck.

I’m not super aware of the music of Tegan and Sara but that is more just testament to my un-coolness rather than a reflection of their work, as the tunes heard here are pretty awesome.

Be forewarned for a spoiler in the later half of the review so back out now if you want to remain pure!

This doco from Erin Lee Carr explores an elaborate catfishing scheme that targets not only the fan base of Canadian Indy Queer Pop duo Tegan and Sara, but also their close friends and even Tegan herself. There are plenty of catfish stories out there nowadays, and even a whole TV show, but what sets this apart is the celebrity aspect.

I am forever interested in the parasocial relationships we have with celebrities and this explores where that line blurs and how openness in the early part of your career can be really hard to manage as your platform and fandom grows infinitely bigger, bringing to mind the recent commentary from Chappell Roan.

Now for that SPOILER….unfortunately this doesn’t get wrapped up in a super satisfying bow, in way that something like Don’t Fuck with Cats or every episode of Catfish does (that Tracy Barbie episode OMG). I totally feel for a filmmaker that dedicated so much time and effort to not achieve the desired out, but much like Geraldo Rivera and Al Capone’s vault there is a risk when taking on a project like this. Despite the lack of resolution this is still worth a watch with Tegan and the many catfished fans making for engaging and relatable interview subjects.

I’m not super aware of the music of Tegan and Sara but that is more just testament to my un-coolness rather than a reflection of their work, as the tunes heard here are pretty awesome.

Be forewarned for a spoiler in the later half of the review so back out now if you want to remain pure!

This doco from Erin Lee Carr explores an elaborate catfishing scheme that targets not only the fan base of Canadian Indy Queer Pop duo Tegan and Sara, but also their close friends and even Tegan herself. There are plenty of catfish stories out there nowadays, and even a whole TV show, but what sets this apart is the celebrity aspect.

I am forever interested in the parasocial relationships we have with celebrities and this explores where that line blurs and how openness in the early part of your career can be really hard to manage as your platform and fandom grows infinitely bigger, bringing to mind the recent commentary from Chappell Roan.

Now for that SPOILER….unfortunately this doesn’t get wrapped up in a super satisfying bow, in way that something like Don’t Fuck with Cats or every episode of Catfish does (that Tracy Barbie episode OMG). I totally feel for a filmmaker that dedicated so much time and effort to not achieve the desired out, but much like Geraldo Rivera and Al Capone’s vault there is a risk when taking on a project like this. Despite the lack of resolution this is still worth a watch with Tegan and the many catfished fans making for engaging and relatable interview subjects.