A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief

A Bitter Message of Hopeless Grief

1988 · 13 min · ★ 6.9 · Science Fiction, Animation

Living in a fictional world all their own, the machines of Survival Research Laboratories act out scenarios of perpetual torment, exasperating consumption, and tragic recognition

Directed by Jonathan Reiss

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Virtues Of Negative FascinationVirtues Of Negative Fascination · 1986
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Five mechanized performances of Survival Research Laboratories, 1985-1986. 70 min. of endless pursuits, unavoidable captures, and merciless punishments.
A Scenic Harvest from the Kingdom of PainA Scenic Harvest from the Kingdom of Pain · 1984
A Scenic Harvest from the Kingdom of Pain
1984
MovieDocumentary
Documentation of three Survival Research Laboratories events, 1983-1984. Meet Stu, the SRL guinea pig, and see him training to operate the 4-legged Walking Machine, see 10-barrel shotguns, hear the "Stairway to Hell".
The Will To Provoke: An Account Of Fantastic Schemes For Initiating Social ImprovementsThe Will To Provoke: An Account Of Fantastic Schemes For Initiating Social Improvements · 1989
The Will To Provoke: An Account Of Fantastic Schemes For Initiating Social Improvements
1989
MovieDocumentary
The 1988 European tour of Survival Research Laboratories, with shows in Amsterdam and Copenhagen. SRL ferrets out and gleefully satirizes assorted icons of cultural pride in two of Europes more allegedly libertarian democracies.
The Pleasures of Uninhibited ExcessThe Pleasures of Uninhibited Excess · 1991
The Pleasures of Uninhibited Excess
1991
MovieDocumentary
A fast-moving and comprehensive documentation of three Survival Research Laboratories performances 1989-1990. Includes "Illusions of Shameless Abundance ...", ArtSpace Computer-Controlled Installation, "A Carnival of Misplaced Devotion ...", plus details of the 1989 bomb hoax incident.
Delusions of Expediency: How to Avoid Responsibility for Social Disintegration by Acting Without Principle Under the Pretenses of UtilityDelusions of Expediency: How to Avoid Responsibility for Social Disintegration by Acting Without Principle Under the Pretenses of Utility · 1987
Delusions of Expediency: How to Avoid Responsibility for Social Disintegration by Acting Without Principle Under the Pretenses of Utility
1987
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A robot performance by Survival Research Laboratories, staged in a Yellow Cab parking lot in San Francisco. Recorded on January 30th, 1987.
Extremely Cruel Practices: A Series of Events Designed to Instruct Those interested in Policies That Correct or PunishExtremely Cruel Practices: A Series of Events Designed to Instruct Those interested in Policies That Correct or Punish · 1985
Extremely Cruel Practices: A Series of Events Designed to Instruct Those interested in Policies That Correct or Punish
1985
Movie
Staged under the 4th St Bridge in LA. Sponsored by LACE. Featuring the one and only Pig-Pull, as well as Machines by Mark Pauline, Matt Heckert and Eric Werner.

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