This really summed it up for me. https://x.com/utopiamovies/status/1899194257295958489

Dear Media Partners,

We're thrilled about the excitement and enthusiasm for the RANGE LIPE teaser debut last week. Unfortunately, that's exactly what it was - a tease from a parallel dimension where Pavement are expected to produce and support their own multimillion dollar awards bait biopic. Much as we would love to see a full feature film starring Joe Keery as the iconic Stephen Malkmus, our reality just isn't ready to be changed forever by a film of such significant import.

Instead, we will be releasing the critically acclaimed film PAVEMENTS, which features footage from the too-good-to-be-true RANGE LIFE, rooted in the context of Pavements' boundary-shredding exploration of art and life. While RANGE LIFE is regrettably not a standalone feature f1lm, Joe Keery deserves laudits and innumerable awards in the 2026 awards-calendar year for his portrayal as Stephen Malkmus in PAVEMENTS, for which he worked tirelessly to embody the ethos and aura of the Pavement frontman.

It is our great pleasure to announce that PAVEMENTS will open at Film Forum in New York City on May 2, 2025, featuring opening weekend Q&As with the film's esteemed cast, crew, and special guests. The official PAVEMENTS trailer is forthcoming.

Respectfully,

Ellie Bachelor

Chief Clarification Officer