Two thoughts ...

hahaha i was actually just going to make a topic saying pretty much the same things. the title really isn't helping it and honestly it's barely relevant to the story if at all.

also, this is the first time i can remember that i didn't hear the title of a film actually spoken during it.

i did like it though and i feel like the low rating so far is partially due to the title which is unfortunate.

I think the title refers to the area where they filmed this. Lots of hipsters in North Park.

Agreed on both counts. Big mistake with that title for sure.

I think it is a good title.
He was surrounded by hipsters but he wasn't one.
And while speaking in anger about "art" he set a line between his work-music and the art-wanna-be stuff that hipsters do.
I'm not saying that what he did was incredible art. But at least it was true. It wasn't a fart.

From the waytooindie <dot> com website/review (re: the title) ~ for what it's worth 


"...I Am Not a Hipster is the exact phrase that a stereotypical hipster in denial often proclaims; it is a bizarre paradox that exists to somehow validate the fact someone is actually a hipster. The title is significant because Brook is in denial of his true self and emotions; therefore, until he is able to accept these things, he is doomed for failure. The reason why the film succeeds while similar ones do not (such as The Comedy), is because it does not write off the hero as a hipster who is ungrateful simply because the counter-culture tells him to, the film gives explanations as to why he acts the way he does. The film places emphases on the grieving process which allows the audience to sympathize with the flawed character instead of resenting him..."





"There's a band playing on the radio ~ With a rhythm of rhyming guitars"