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Dig!
29 Oct 2004 by Matthew Linderman
Dig! ( trailer, review), the documentary on the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre, is fascinating. The fact that director Ondi Timoner actually followed these acts for seven years (1500 hours of footage shot) is what gives the film so much depth. You really get a compelling look at artistry vs. commercialism, the cost of addiction, the music biz, and much more. And it’s Spinal Tap-level hilarious: BJM frontman Anton Newcombe is as compelling a character as you’ll see in any film this year. Highly recommended whether you dig these bands or not.
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29 Oct 2004 | Joe Murphy said...
Here's what Newcombe thinks about the doco -- "I was shocked and let down when I saw the end result. Several years of our hard work was reduced at best to a series of punch-ups and mishaps taken out of context, and at worst bold faced lies and misrepresentation of fact."
29 Oct 2004 | Jonny Roader said...
Anton Newcombe is a fucked-up genius, and the BJM are up there with the very best in that sound. I've not seen the documentary, but I desperately want to.
29 Oct 2004 | SH said...
I've seen the doc and it's actually quite fascinating indeed. You're right, the *depth* of the film is what makes it stand out as a documentary.
30 Oct 2004 | Stomaphagus said...
The Dandy Warhols -- the best British band ever to come from Portland, Oregon!
