has just come out with his latest film, and, no, it's not a surf flick. It's , which you can pretty much take literally, although there are a few moments of riding waves in there (my particular favorite takes place on a river in Germany, bordered with concrete).
I must admit that I've never been a huge Johnson fan; his music sounded nice but came off a bit too mellow for my taste. After seeing this film, though, I've gotten on the bandwagon. Directed by , the movie follows Johnson on his 2008 “Sleep Through the Static” European summer tour, and it opens with a concert in France, where–surprise, surprise–he's filled the rafters with French fans and has women everywhere swooning. Johnson is such a likeable guy, and it's great to see him interact with his fellow musicians, especially , who brings his own soulful roots rock vibe into the picture. also makes a cameo, as does (but only in the extras on the DVD). Bottom line: The music's good–there's a companion CD, if you can't get enough–and so is the flick. You can get yourself a copy .
–Aileen Torres