Arthur kane is a fascinating subject in what ultimately proves to be a touching, bittersweet documentary. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005. The dolls influenced everyone from the ramones to richard hell if not stylistically then that music could still be fun, anarchic and sleazy. Well, much to our delight, our pals at see of sound have made the film available for the internet audience on this side of the pond and everywhere else. Looking to watch new york doll in the comfort of your own home. Kane, now a mormon working at a local library, having given up on music, is barely making ends meet. Well watching this documentary centered around arthur killer kane really moved me and part of it was. Watch new york doll trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. The new york dolls hit the road in this documentary film made by rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya beck. The new york dolls created punk rock before there was a term for it. But the film s main focus is a current portrait of bassist and leader arthur killer kane, a recovering alcoholic who now lives a quiet life as a mormon.
New york dolls documentary all dolled up now available. The new york dolls were americas best rock band, within the looming spectre of arthur kane in hatchetdrag, there hid a deeply gentle man of allencompassing goodness. New york doll is a heartfelt story about second chances and an incredible music journey. The new york dolls play mock rock on british tv music. But the films main focus is a current portrait of bassist and leader arthur killer kane, a recovering alcoholic who now lives a quiet life as a. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005 plot. Its a rock n roll fairy tale of sorts, with morrissey serving as kanes unexpected fairy godfather, the man who.
For a look at a killer, new york doll is a surprisingly tender portrait. Greg whiteleys documentary tells the story of glamrockpunk band the new york dolls, from their meteoric rise to their drugandalcoholriddled demise. New york doll, dvd, special interest documentary, 855280001458. The tribute to kane by johansen and guitarist sylvain sylvain over the closing credits was also moving. Sylvain sylvain on the new york dollss iconic style vogue. Rent new york doll 2005 starring david johansen and sylvain sylvain on dvd and bluray. Its a rock n roll fairy tale of sorts, with morrissey serving as kanes unexpected fairy godfather, the man who allowed kane to live out his dreams. Jul 15, 2017 todays the anniversary of johnny thunders birthday he was born on july 15, 1952, and died on april 23, 1991 so we thought wed repost this blog from last year about danny garcias 2014 documentary looking for johnny. The new york dolls play mock rock on british tv november 1973. The new york dolls arent exceptions to this rule of life. Their hugely influential career included a second act in the 21st century.
Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate, becomes a mormon librarian. Chris vognar, dallas morning news new york doll really doesnt feel like it was made as a commercial for mormonism although it could certainly serve as one. The doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary new york doll is far from a supermodel. In the documentary new york doll its clear that the success of other dolls tore kane apart with.
New york doll centers on the leftofcenter life lived by arthur killer kane, bassist and founding member of the deeply influential rock band new york dolls director greg whiteley fashions a loving tribute to both the band and the man, finding pathos in the most unexpected places. The subject arthur killer kane is exceedingly likable and the filmmaker tells his story with an affectionate earnestness and irony that is uncommon. The new york dolls were an american hard rock band formed in new york city in 1971. New york doll suffers the comparison with mayor of the sunset strip, where the filmmakers efforts to get several major rock figures to testify, really succeed in making us understand the influence of mayor rodney. Located in the upstate community of otego, new york, experienced craftsmen. Arthur killer kane, a recovering alcoholic and mormon, has the chance to reunite with glam. The unexpectedly heartwarming documentary new york doll memorably chronicles how a rock god became a bitter, drunken lost soul, then a committed mormon, and then finally a rock god again, at least for one brief, shining moment. The velvet underground, the new york dolls and the cbgbs set. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. This might be the only documentary that will appeal to punks and mormons alike. New york doll 1 hours and 15 minutes movie 2005 a recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years. Then with the death of a band member, the group bottoms out and eventually splits up. This is a trailer i edited for first independent pictures and producer rich bornstein, about arthur killer kane, former bassist for the new york dolls, trailer new york doll on vimeo join.
Whiteleys footage resulted in the 2005 sundance featured documentary, new york doll. Nov 19, 2015 the new york dollss sylvain sylvain on the bands groundbreaking style and his clothing line. Years later, morrissey of the smiths offers arthur the opportunity to go back into the spotlight and revisit a life he thought was lost forever. New york dolls, arthur killer kane new york doll flac. The documentary opens up on kanes life as of 2004, just prior to the nyd show at the meltdown festival in london. The film then goes into standard rock doc territory showing the history of the band and interviews from surviving band members and historians and similar artists and prodigys. Nov 08, 2017 new york dolls licensed to youtube by wmg. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury. Todays the anniversary of johnny thunders birthday he was born on july 15, 1952, and died on april 23, 1991 so we thought wed repost this blog from last year about danny garcias 2014 documentary looking for johnny. The legend of johnny thunders, now streaming on our night flight plus channel, which chronicles the short, troubled life of the onetime new york doll. Stephen holden, the new york times a respectful and subtle look at the difference faith can make in ones life. I went to see new york doll expecting to see a rock documentary.
Oct 28, 2005 even if you know nothing about the new york dolls you will likely enjoy this touching documentary. The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members, arthur killer kane. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites. New york doll was one of the finest documentaries ive ever seen. Jun, 2011 the new york dolls play mock rock on british tv november 1973. Well watching this documentary centered around arthur killer kane really moved me and part of it was seeing how much this band meant to artists in this movie. Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate. Number 6 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of indie music. Aug 04, 2016 greg whiteleys documentary tells the story of glamrockpunk band the new york dolls, from their meteoric rise to their drugandalcoholriddled demise.
Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the greg whiteleydirected movie via subscription can be a. Even if you know nothing about the new york dolls you will likely enjoy this touching documentary. New york doll 2005 tt0436629 a recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years. Any nyd fan would love to see arthur killer kane in his splendor. Documentary the story of arthur killer kane features footage from 2004 new york dolls london reunion concert. New york dolls documentary all dolled up now available for. Jul 06, 2007 new york doll, directed by greg whiteley.
Rent new york doll 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Though they found limited success during their initial run, the new york dolls prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era, particularly among other nyc bands such as the ramones. The new york dolls, american band whose raw brand of glam rock revitalized the new york city underground music scene in the 1970s and foreshadowed punk rock by half a decade. New york doll tells not the bands story, but the story of one of its members. The new york dollss sylvain sylvain on the bands groundbreaking style and his clothing line. A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years. Arthur kane of the legendary band the new york dolls rockets to the top of the glam rock scene. New york dolls biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Their drugfueled, shambolic performances influenced a generation. Clearplay can remove offensive content from new york doll based on your settings. The reunion led to a live lp and dvd on morrisseys attack label, as well as a documentary film, new york doll, on the life of arthur kane. In the new documentary, new york doll, kanes life is given the onceover by director greg whiteley, an idea instigated by the surviving members of the dolls being invited to reunite and perform at the 2004 meltdown festival, at londons south bank centre.
Clearplay has filtered new york doll like an edited movie. This fascinating music documentary uncovers the strange postfame career of arthur kane, one of the founder members of the hugely influential new york dolls after the band imploded, kane became a librarian for the mormons, disappearing completely from the music scene until celebrity fan morrissey offers him the opportunity to revisit the rock n roll life he has left behind. It is an examination of the new york dolls bass player arthur killer kane, and his transformation from rockbottom alcoholic depressive to bornagain mormon. A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur. Arthur killer kane, the rather sedate bass player who, in 1989, joined the mormon church. However, future plans for the dolls were affected by kanes sudden death from leukemia just one month later on july, 2004. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane.
Apr 08, 2006 g reg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential glamrock band the new york dolls who were together in the. Well watching this documentary centered around arthur killer kane really moved me and part of it was seeing how much this. Rex, the new york dolls created a new form of hard rock that presaged both punk rock and heavy metal. From there whiteley filmed kanes experiences preparing for the reunion, rehearsing with the dolls in new york, and reconciling with johansen, culminating in two soldout shows in london. It is an examination of the new york doll s bass player arthur killer kane, and his transformation from rockbottom alcoholic depressive to bornagain mormon.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. G reg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential glamrock band the new york dolls who were together in the. Only rock historians and punk buffs remember the new york dolls, the early70s forerunners to the clash, the sex pistols and the smiths to name only a few of the bands that drew influence from the dolls. The dolls were something of a cult band in this country but i dont think that would be a hindrance to those unfamiliar with the principal players to not appreciate what a fine film new york doll is. New york doll, dvd, special interestdocumentary, 855280001458. Nevertheless, this was an interesting documentary on a 1972 band that could be considered the forerunner to punk rock.
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