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''[[Deconstruction|with no philosophies]]."''|From "Ditty Diego - War Chant" }}

''[[Head]]'' is a film released in 1968, starring TV rock group [[The Monkees]], and distributed by [[Columbia Pictures]]. It was written and produced by Bob Rafelson and [[Jack Nicholson]], and directed by Rafelson.

'''''Head''''' is a film released in 1968, starring TV rock group [[The Monkees]], and distributed by [[Columbia Pictures]]. It was written and produced by Bob Rafelson and [[Jack Nicholson]], and directed by Rafelson.

''[[Head]]'' begins at the dedication of a bridge, the Monkees suddenly interrupting the ceremony by running through the assembled officials, to the sound of various horns and sirens. The rest of the film has no overriding plot. There are several short vignettes that consist of a conflict and resolution, but the film is essentially plotless, a seemingly stream of consciousness stringing-together of musical numbers, satire of various film genres, elements of [[Psychedelic Rock|psychedelia]], and references to topical issues such as [[The Vietnam War]].

'''''Head''''' begins at the dedication of a bridge, the Monkees suddenly interrupting the ceremony by running through the assembled officials, to the sound of various horns and sirens. The rest of the film has no overriding plot. There are several short vignettes that consist of a conflict and resolution, but the film is essentially plotless, a seemingly stream of consciousness stringing-together of musical numbers, satire of various film genres, elements of [[Psychedelic Rock|psychedelia]], and references to topical issues such as [[The Vietnam War]].

[[~~BLAM~~ Episode|It's so weird]], three [[That Guy With The Glasses]] [[Pushing Up Roses|members]] [[Paw Dugan|are]] [[Todd in the Shadows|necessary]] for a [http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/teamt/pushinguproses/vinyl-destination/29499-the-monkees-head-review review].

[[Non Sequitur Episode|It's so weird]], three [[That Guy With The Glasses]] [[Pushing Up Roses|members]] [[Paw Dugan|are]] [[Todd in the Shadows|necessary]] for a [http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/teamt/pushinguproses/vinyl-destination/29499-the-monkees-head-review review].

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* [[Here We Go Again]]: They did some of the major bits twice (i.e. the boxing scene, the factory tour, the bridge ceremony, the Porpoise Song, and stuff).

* [[How We Got Here]]: The Monkees running and interrupting the bridge-opening ceremony is explained later.

* [[Intentionally Awkward Title]]: ''[[Head]]'' was titled as such so that when Rafelson and Nicholson released their next film ''[[Easy Rider]]'', it could be promoted as being "from the guys who gave you ''[[Head]]''". Also an obvious drug reference.

* [[Intentionally Awkward Title]]: '''''Head''''' was titled as such so that when Rafelson and Nicholson released their next film ''[[Easy Rider]]'', it could be promoted as being "from the guys who gave you ''Head''". Also an obvious drug reference.

** It was originally going to be called ''Changes'', but they found out there was another film being produced at the same time with that title. Then they changed it to ''Untitled'', then ''[[Head]]''. Ultimately, ''Changes'' became the title of the Monkees' last album from their original career.

** It was originally going to be called ''Changes'', but they found out there was another film being produced at the same time with that title. Then they changed it to ''Untitled'', then '''''Head'''''. Ultimately, ''Changes'' became the title of the Monkees' last album from their original career.

* [[Know-Nothing Know-It-All]]: Inverted. Peter recites his highly intelligent philosophical monologue (as passed down by his [[Old Master]], the Swami), and literally ''forces'' the Monkees to listen to him. He then goes on to say: “But then, why should I speak…since I know nothing?”

* [[Mind Screw]]

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* [[What Do You Mean It Wasn't Made on Drugs?]]: There was little drug references anyway!

** Actually, the boys were stoned on pot pretty much throughout the movie. The TV series as well.

* [[What Were They Selling Again?]]: One reason that ''[[Head]]'' may have failed at the box office was its bizarre television ads which consisted solely of a continuous shot of advertising consultant John Brockman’s face with the word "Head" superimposed on it at the end. The spots never mentioned that it starred the Monkees... or even that ''[[Head]]'' was a ''movie''.

* [[What Were They Selling Again?]]: One reason that '''''Head''''' may have failed at the box office was its bizarre television ads which consisted solely of a continuous shot of advertising consultant John Brockman’s face with the word "Head" superimposed on it at the end. The spots never mentioned that it starred the Monkees... or even that '''''Head''''' was a ''movie''.

** This can be credited almost exclusively to [[Executive Meddling]], though. Even the Monkees themselves didn't understand the marketing strategy. Peter Tork later criticized "those two-minute commercials for ''[[Head]]'' that were so avant-garde as to be positively repulsive."

** This can be credited almost exclusively to [[Executive Meddling]], though. Even the Monkees themselves didn't understand the marketing strategy. Peter Tork later criticized "those two-minute commercials for ''Head'' that were so avant-garde as to be positively repulsive."

** The spots were a parody of [[Andy Warhol]]'s experimental film ''Blow Job'', which would still be well outside the scope of public familiarity.

* [[Would Hit a Girl]]: Micky and Peter both punch women in the face during the movie (though in Peter's case, it's actually a man in drag).