[toxic johnny]

I saw it last year in London when it was marketed as a No Wave documentary... someone got their wires crossed I think 'cause I went to see it hoping for some insight into that scene... of course I was bitterly disappointed, it turned out to be nothing of the sort... I found it unfocussed and messy and posted a fairly lengthy review of it on the old board. I got the impression that the director had no real understanding or insight into any of the featured bands... one thing that really irritated me was the fact that some of the live footage didn't match the time period that was being discussed. I think that it's only fair to expect historical accuracy in a documentary of this nature. I could be wrong but I think that Scott Crary is now backtracking and trying to put a different spin on the movie after people who know what they are talking about have reacted badly to it.

Originally Posted by CHOUT

I'm hoping for some vintage sy footage in this.

Well there is some... but don't get too excited as it is very fleeting... also as far as I can remember the film was discussing the 1983 period and we get some brief live footage from years later. I really think that it's not good enough... anyway this is only my opinion and I don't want to put a total downer on this movie... there is some great early Teenage Jesus + The Jerks footage, and some fairly interesting talking head stuff with Glenn Branca, Lydia Lunch, Thurston and Lee etc... I just don't think that the director was up to the job. Actually I'd be interested to find out what any of the participating musicians thought of the finished thing... (fempriest + leeisfree?...)
You should all see it and make your own mind up...
My only advice would be to rent it first and then decide if you want to buy it.