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. New york doll 2005 stream and watch online moviefone. Oct 16, 2012 new york doll is a documentary that is a touching, poignant, hilarious, gut punch of a film. People whove really been in the war, but then come out the other end as, for lack of a better word, spiritual beings thats the greatest kind of person in the. Ok, im too young to have seen the dolls in their original glory, but my itunes play counts of their songs could get me diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder and ive seen them a bunch of times in recent years, so i feel confident in saying that they not only still have it, but they have something different in their bag of tricks to show. The film, directed by tomer heymann, is part diary and part humaninterest story. Watch new york doll trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. New york doll 2005 greg whiteley releases allmovie. Arthur kane of the legendary band the new york dolls rockets to the top of the glam rock scene. If you do purchase this, remember to rent new york doll no typo a movie about arthur killer kane the reformation of the new york dolls.
Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Bill doll murcia johnny thunders jerry nolan arthur kane david johansen steve conte sami. The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members, arthur killer kane. Greg 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 early 1970s. The film looks at his time with the new york dolls and the heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life. Oct 28, 2005 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. 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 is a documentary that is a touching, poignant, hilarious, gut punch of a film. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. Arthur killer kane, the rather sedate bass player who, in 1989, joined the mormon church. 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. Greg 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 doll trailer they may have looked like a pack of ugly transvestite prostitutes, but at their early70s sleaziest, the new york dolls could outrock and outraunch the rolling stones. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of arthur killer kane to reunite with his bandmates. Documents the reunion of recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, and other members of the 70s glam rock band the new york dolls. Financial analysis of new york doll 2005 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Greg whiteleys documentary tells the story of glamrockpunk band the new york dolls, from their meteoric rise to their drugandalcoholriddled demise. Whitely clearly cares deeply for arthur kane, who seems to have touched the lives of everyone.
Any nyd fan would love to see arthur killer kane in his splendor. The film is rich with archival live footage interspersed throughout, beginning with his early life in queens, growing up without a father. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. They dont take their movie any more seriously than they take anyone elses, and they play it with a refreshing. New york dolls concert poster 2008 sn greg stainboy reinel. Rent new york doll 2005 starring david johansen and sylvain sylvain on dvd and bluray. David roger johansen sometimes spelled david jo hansen. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. 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. New york doll tells not the bands story, but the story of one of its members. These skin flick movies feature hot gay men of all shapes, cock sizes, and looks involved in sapphic sex. Then with the death of a band member, the group bottoms out and eventually splits up. 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. However, future plans for the dolls were affected by kanes sudden death from leukemia just one month later on july, 2004. 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. I did not even know who the new york dolls, were, and yet i left a fan, and even more, a fan of aurthur kane. In his feature film debut, director greg whiteley ably explores the dichotomy between the stonefaced rocker with the killer bass lines and the mildmannered librarian at las mormon family history center. Living in obscurity and working in a mormon library, former new york dolls bass player arthur killer kane is given the chance to reunite with his former band after thirty. The new york dolls created punk rock before there was a term for it. The fact that he has told a most compelling story of such a forgotten figure is reason enough to see the movie, new york doll, and worthy testament to how arthur the bass player in a band that was relegated to remainder bins within months of their short career, a bad drunk and oftbitter slave to his delusions who was fool enough to trade in. Overview of new york doll, 2005, directed by greg whiteley, with barbara kane, sylvain sylvain, bob geldof, at turner classic movies. 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. 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.
To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Its a rock n roll fairy tale of sorts, with morrissey serving as kanes unexpected fairy godfather, the man who. New york dolls live at the fillmore east 2007 by new york. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym buster poindexter. 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 mormon. Mattel, the dolls maker, hopes to improve its fortunes with movie, tv and video game versions of its toys. Living in obscurity and working in a mormon library, former new york dolls bass player arthur killer kane is given the chance to. Kane, now a mormon working at a local library, having given up on music, is barely making ends meet. The doll in the title of the fine, touching documentary new york doll is far from a supermodel.
The new york dolls, now known primarily only to rock historians and punk buffs, were the protopunk band in the first half of the 1970s. For a look at a killer, new york doll is a surprisingly tender portrait. Rex, the new york dolls created a new form of hard rock that presaged both punk rock and heavy metal. 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. Arthur kane of the legendary band the new york dolls rockets to the top of.
New york doll doesnt do this, and is one of the best mormon movies out there. New york doll is a film that captures one of those rare occasions where life is not only stranger, but better than fiction. A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. A recovering alcoholic and converted mormon, arthur killer kane, reunites with his old band, the new york dolls, after 30 years.
New york doll official trailer they may have looked like a pack of ugly transvestite prostitutes, but at their early70s sleaziest, the new york dolls could outrock and outraunch the rolling. In an interview in creem magazine, rundgren says he barely touched the recording. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The movie moves along briskly, particularly during the new york dolls period, which highlights his talents as a songwriter. New york dolls the best of new york dolls 2003, cd. Arthur killer kane, former new york dolls bassist, becomes a mormon after hitting rock bottom. The dolls were an influential punk rock band from the 70s whose short career produced music that was ahead of its time and which influenced several artists including morrissey. In this context, paper dolls, which opens today at film forum, is both a surprise and something of a relief. Aurthur is such a loving, warm, funny, unique person that he just draws you in. This nice assortment of manly videos features all of the hardcore ass fucking you could ever want to masturbate to especially when you have a huge basket of juicy hunks to play with. Watch new york doll movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Greg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential. Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist johnny thunders.
He is best known as a member of the seminal protopunk band the new york dolls. New york doll was one of the finest documentaries ive ever seen. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur. Glam shock the music world was rocked by a dolls reunion. The late johnny thunders didnt write you cant put your arms.
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Movie info a recovering alcoholic and converted mormon, arthur killer kane, reunites with his old band, the new york dolls, after 30 years. The documentary opens up on kanes life as of 2004, just prior to the nyd show at the meltdown festival in london. Its not a mormon movie, its a movie about a mormon. Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate, becomes a mormon librarian. Get the best deals on new york dolls memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. 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. The late arthur killer kane tasted the bitter and the sweet during his wildly uneven existence as. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing new york doll near you. But then arthur killer kane, bass player for the new york dolls, was a gentle soul at heart. It doesnt shove religion into the equation, it lets the real, wonderful person it concerns show how it keeps him grounded and gives him purpose.
Find release information for new york doll 2005 greg whiteley on allmovie. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005. New york dolls tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. New york dolls t shirts new york dolls merchandise. New york doll is a wellexecuted and compassionate documentary that will warm the hearts of faithful and heathen alike. In states of semicrossdress and gaudy makeup, the dolls performed raucous shows of grungy energy and anarchic rock n roll. 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. New york doll is a great movie that surprised me with the amount of heart it had. Years later, morrissey of the smiths offers arthur the opportunity to go back into the spotlight and revisit a. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. This saturday i saw new york doll, the story of arthur kane and his band the new york dolls. Whiteleys footage resulted in the 2005 sundance featured documentary, new york doll. A fascinating portrait of a broken rock star picking up the pieces, this misses a few tricks but. 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.