Downtown 81
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Movie Reviews of Downtown 81
Movie Review: This Is Not By Vincent Gallo
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very indie film. Left in someones basement or attic because they couldn't finish editing it at the time... it has been miraculously preserved and released. This is not eye opening cinema.It is jaw dropping footage of the lower east side and the village. You will not see it like that in New York now. The movie trails along behind basquiat in this fictional account of what it is to be on the everyday side of things for the artist and the art scene. Based on some real life; most aspects feel staged instead of actual accounts and it is a film not a documentary. Written by Glenn O'Brien.Movie Review: KID CREOLE ROCKS
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is totally not what I expected, and I am very glad it is not! It is a funny story with good screen shots of Jean-Michel and his co-stars. Not a documentary but a movie worth watching again and again. You will be pleased. one might take notice of the Kid Creole performance...looks very familiar to the Talkin Heads "stop making sence" concert performance video of 1984. well, Creole did it in 1981! David Byrne obviously saw it and got away with it...till now! Kid Creole ROCKS!!!!
Movie Review: The extra star is for the Time Capsule.....
Summary: 4 Stars
Movie is really a "loose term" here, there's not much of a linear story going on, but it is excellent for capturing a exciting time period for NYC.Enjoyed seeing the different groups, Kid Creole and Deborah Harry a/k/a Blondie in their respective primes. I bought it for Basquait, but it was decent. Yeah, the dialogue sucked, watch it on mute and turn up the musical #'s... I don't blame the filmakers though, apparently the original sound was lost.
Movie Review: Unusual and Entertaining
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is totally not what I expected, and I am very glad it is not! It is a funny story with good screen shots of Jean-Michel and his co-stars. Not a documentary but a movie worth watching again and again. You will be pleased.Movie Review: Downtown 81 Must See Art Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Downtown 81 is a must see for those who enjoy learning about art or just love Basquiat. It's less than 2 hours and is a little funky. If you don't like experimental art movies, you probably won't like it. Well done!