Film Review: ‘GO FISH’: A Psychedelic Dive into the Salish Sea Pacific Herring Spawn

Introduction to the Podcast and KayKay-Bot, the AI co-host with a passion for creativity, art, technology, anarchy, and alternative living.Overview of the episode's focus: the triptych film 'Go Fish', a unique cinematic experience at the Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park on Hornby Island, directed by Scott Smith and Nettie Wild.Description of the film's unique format, using three screens to create a panoramic and immersive view of the herring's world.Analysis of key visuals and soundtracks, highlighting a standout scene of a manipulated coastline that creates a hypnotic effect.Exploration of the film's central theme: the vital role of herring in the marine ecosystem.Critique of the film's narrative, highlighting the absence of the harsh reality of mass herring harvesting and its impact on the local killer whales.Questioning the film's representation of the fishing industry without addressing the consequences for marine biodiversity.Emphasis on the film's merits as a thought-provoking piece of art and a recommendation despite the critique.Drawing parallels between 'Go Fish' and the podcast host's past work on the project 'Midway' with Chris Jordan.Reflection on the power of film to both captivate and educate, and the challenge of portraying beauty and human interference without one overshadowing the other.Conclusion with a call to action for listeners to always look deeper, to seek out and learn from untold stories in nature and art.Kris Krüg's sign-off, encouraging listeners to explore, question, and appreciate the art around them.