Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate. 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. The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members, arthur killer kane. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist johnny thunders. A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a. She currently directs the mfa program in creative writing.
In his newfound spiritualism he had one prayer he refused to stop. All dolled up 2005 starring new york dolls on dvd and bluray. Sylvain claimed that the shop inspired the name for their future band. In the early 70s, rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya purchased a portable video recorder. New york doll 2005 arthur killer kane, former new york dolls bassist, becomes a mormon after hitting rock bottom. 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. Any nyd fan would love to see arthur killer kane in his splendor. 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. Oct 28, 2005 it is an examination of the new york dolls bass player arthur killer kane, and his transformation from rockbottom alcoholic depressive to bornagain mormon. Kane, now a mormon working at a local library, having given up on music, is barely making ends meet.
The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members. In a period of three years they shot over 40 hours of new york dolls footage. Masters degree in filmmaking new york film academy. Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate, becomes a mormon librarian. The tribute to kane by johansen and guitarist sylvain sylvain over the closing credits was also moving. Each member of the new york dolls was playing in local bands around new york city in the early seventies before finally forming in late 1971. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005. Times square is all a bustle with petty crooks, lazy cops, and especially, gamblers. Arthur kane of the legendary band the new york dolls rockets to the top of the glam rock scene. Its a rock n roll fairy tale of sorts, with morrissey serving as kanes unexpected fairy godfather, the man who. Woods was back in top form by 2005, winning his 10th major. But then arthur killer kane, bass player for the new york dolls, was a gentle soul at heart.
The film succeeds as a documentary, but also as a movie, in as much as it has all of the elements of a good story. 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. Their hugely influential career included a second act in the 21st century. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. This feature length documentary captures the band during early performances in new york at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, then follows the dolls. Platinum label contemporary barbie dolls for sale ebay. World tour is a weird, busy exegesis on the state of pop.
Back in 2005 a pretty good new york dolls dvd came out called all dolled up. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing new york doll near you. Rent new york doll 2005 starring david johansen and sylvain sylvain on dvd and bluray. The new york dolls are a rock group formed in new york city in 1971, now famous as a protopunk band. Greg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential glamrock band the. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005 plot. New york doll 2005 new york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. Simultaneously in new york, bands like television, the ramones and this band, the new york dolls were formed and would further develop the genre. Thank you for choosing our site for all new york times crossword answers. New york doll was one of the finest documentaries ive ever seen. New york doll is the poignant and extraordinary story of arthur killer kane the one time statuesque bassist of 70s genderbending glam rock pioneers, the new york dolls. Filmmaker greg whiteleys brilliant 2005 documentary new york doll tells the tale of the. A new york dolls story 2005 this feature length documentary captures the band during early performances in new york at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, then follows the dolls on their tour of the west coast. She has completed a second manuscript of poems, first map of the new world and is currently working on a non fiction book, searching for tara.
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 dolls did a 5concert tour of new york one gig for each new york district supported by new band television that included tom verlaine and richard hell. New york times daily crossword puzzle is one of the oldest crosswords in the united states and this site will help you solve any of the crossword clues you are stuck and cannot seem to find. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
Rent new york doll 2005 starring david johansen and sylvain sylvain on. New york doll is still a revelation, and a fine companion piece to end of the century, the edgier and uglier history of another postdolls band, the ramones. Their last show in new york was at the shoram, in quogue, new york, with spider on drums. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Candidates will complete three fulllength semesters in each calendar year. Get the best deals on platinum label contemporary barbie dolls when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Get the best deals on platinum label contemporary barbie dolls when you shop the largest. The dolls were an early glam punk band partly responsible for reviving. Jul 06, 2007 new york doll, directed by greg whiteley. New york doll is a heartfelt story about second chances and an incredible music journey.
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. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the. As a film producer of three independent films, valladares received the best producer award from the independent documentary association. 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. Bill doll murcia johnny thunders jerry nolan arthur kane david johansen steve conte sami. Now for the first time ever this footage is unveiled. 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. Barbie platinum label giftset zac posen barbie doll. Apr 30, 20 new york doll 2005 new york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. Watch new york doll trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where. The new york doll collection manufacturer of 18 inch dolls, baby dolls, doll strollers and other doll accessories.
No one i knew i knew was showing anything this year, and i knew nonfilm work would conspire. The film program, along with other mfa degree programs, are offered at. Although their original lineup fell apart quickly, the bands first two albums new york dolls 1973 and too much too soon 1974became among the most popular cult records in rock. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
The velvet underground, the new york dolls and the cbgbs set. The film looks at his time with the new york dolls and the heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life. Mfa film program at new york film academy nyfa is an accelerated twoyear program made possible by an extended academic year. The doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary new york doll is far from a supermodel. This is a comprehensive and deeply moving story about not only the group, the. He got the band red leather outfits to wear on stage and a communist flag as backdrop. The new york dolls were an american hard rock band formed in new york city in 1971. Im spoiled by the past, but its hard to put those memories away, kane admits in the opening minutes of the film. Be forewarned, this is not a typical rockumentary in the fashion of mtv or vh1. The doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary new york doll is.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. When affecting a more historical pose, however, new york doll winds up being a. However, future plans for the dolls were affected by kanes sudden death from leukemia just one month later on july, 2004. Then with the death of a band member, the group bottoms out and eventually splits up. Morrissey on new york doll documentary part i 2005. A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur. 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.
Along with the velvet underground and the stooges, they were one of the first bands of the early punk rock scenes. 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. New york dolls at clyde auditorium, glasgow, scotland. Santiano, greg whiteley, seth gordon, ed cunningham. The film is a bittersweet, understated but fascinating portrayal of arthur kane, the onetime degenerate new york doll bass player turned mormon, as he prepares for a reunion concert with his former band mates, and, as it turns out, a far more important gig. Oct 28, 2005 you may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Rent new york doll 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. 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. New york dolls biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
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