Something To Entertain You was recently featured in a lengthy article in Coachella Magazine
Written by Jorge Perezchica, the feature dives into our six-year filmmaking journey capturing the larger-than-life world of desert art icons Karen and Tony Barone.
While many know the Barones for the vibrant, giant aluminum sculptures that bring splashes of whimsy to the Coachella Valley landscape, the article calls the film "A Love Story Disguised as an Art Documentary."
Perezchica writes that the film is:
"An 87-minute documentary that explores not only the artistic legacy of Karen and Tony Barone, but also their decades-long partnership, creative evolution, and commitment to living life entirely on their own terms."
During the interview, directors Jon and Mary Orlin opened up about how a project sparked by simple curiosity evolved into an intimate exploration of a decades-long partnership. While the documentary celebrates their incredible creative legacy, audiences continually connect most deeply with the profound bond that fuels their vision.
As Jon Orlin notes in the article, the art and the romance are entirely inseparable:
"While it is about art and two artists and the life they lead, I think people connect to this incredible love story that they’ve had that enables them to make their art."
Living and Creating Freely
The feature highlights how the Barones opened their hearts and archives to the cameras, proving that the joyful, expressive couple the public sees is exactly who they are behind closed doors. Their lifework serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to live authentically.
The article quotes Mary Orlin:
"The big message is: be yourself, be free. The Barones are free. They are full of their own expression, and they live their life that way. They give us all permission to be ourselves, be free, and appreciate art in all its forms."
A huge thank you to Coachella Magazine for such an insightful feature and for recognizing the romance and devotion at the center of our documentary.
Read the full interview in Coachella Magazine.
