Artifact

I was privileged to see the sneak preview of this film at The Hive in 2010 and honored to see the Premiere at the Ryerson Theatre and a second viewing at the Bloor Cinema. I came a long way from Charlotte and I was not disappointed. When you think documentary you probably imagine you will be bored, but this was far from the case. You don't need to be a 30 Seconds to Mars fan to enjoy the drama and humor that is artfully revealed. Brutally truthful, Jared Leto a/k/a Bart Cubbins took you behind the scenes to experience the making of This Is War, through a 30 million dollar lawsuit. It was an eye opener on how the record companies have made the Rock Star extinct and how they get away with it. Just when I thought I would cry feeling Jared's pain and helplessness, the film would make me laugh so hard that I cried in a different way. Thank you, Jared, Shannon and Tomo for sharing this! Provehito in Altum!

I was one of a handful of people who had the privilege of seeing this movie on its premiere night in Toronto at the Toronto International Film Festival. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in and I was nervous that my friend (who had never heard of 30 Seconds to Mars) would be bored. Within five minutes of the film I knew we were in for a great movie. Jared, Shannon, and Tomo open their lives up to the viewer during what is probably the most tumultuous time during the life of their band. This movie is entertaining, informative and heartwarming all at the same time. The band managed to create an award-winning documentary which contains beautiful imagery and appearances from some of the most influential people in the industry, all with a 30 million dollar lawsuit looming over their heads. In the spirit of full disclosure it should be noted that I am a Jared Leto fan from way back, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this film to anyone.

I was lucky enough to attend the first ever showing of Artifact at the Ryerson for TIFF. This documentary is an inspiring documentary about fighting for what is right. It not only is informative about the music industry it is also beautifully made. It takes the audience on a journey of struggle against a corporate machine and into the compromise that must happen in order for MARS to continue to do what they love, which results in a magnificent documentary and also the creation of the epic album This is War. Anyone who sees this will walk away with a new found respect for what a musician goes through to create the music that enhances our lives.

It's good that the show the corruption of the music industry but why don't they give the right message and they just talk about their war with the label? People already knew about the music industry, artists have being talking about it for years, the point is to give the right message to the youth, that before you sign a deal with a major label you gotta have leverage, so you can have the ability bargain a good profit split deal and not a royalty split deal. Exposing the corruption of the system without giving a solution doesn't say anything, it's like being a communist, you want anarchy but you don't know how to face it, like come on straight up!

Overwelming and a mind blower, Artifact The Film opens your eyes to the harsh reality of the music industry through the eyes of Jared Leto and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars. It is a must see for everyone, specially musicians, singers, producers and everyone involved in show business. This film is amazing, a roller-coaster of emotions that took me from laughter, to tears; from frustration to anger, to hope. It is such a respectable effort to say what has to be said about the actual music environment where technology has taking over and artists have to struggle in order to economically survive while trying to make their music. After watching, I respect the band and Mr. Leto even more for fighting so passionate for what is right, for standing up for what they believe in.