Roy Eldridge

About This Movie

Roy Eldridge (1986) is quite the intriguing piece, really. Baillie's exploration of the medium, especially post his move to Camano Island, gives off this unique vibe. You get this sense of experimentation with video; it's raw, unfiltered, and feels almost like a personal diary rather than a traditional narrative. The pacing is deliberately slow, letting the viewer soak in the visuals and sounds, which is a departure from the fast cuts you often see. It's a fascinating study of form and function, and it reflects themes of isolation and introspection. The video work is distinctive, making those lost fragments from Canyon Cinema worth rediscovering.

Finding Roy Eldridge on physical media is a bit of a hunt since it hasn't been widely released. Most collectors know that Baillie’s work was largely overlooked due to Canyon Cinema's focus on film, making his video pieces quite rare. There's definitely a niche audience interested in Baillie's unique approach to video art, and as such, any available copies are often snatched up quickly by those who appreciate the more experimental side of cinema.