Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 03, 2007 this is neither a straight documentary nor is it a glamorized saga of the punk movement nor is it a singularly focused story of arthur killer kane the bass player from the new york dolls. In the years leading up to the album, the dolls had developed a local fanbase by playing regularly in lower manhattan after forming in 1971. New york doll was one of the finest documentaries ive ever seen. Nov 08, 2017 new york dolls licensed to youtube by wmg. A new york dolls story 2005 and new york doll 2005. Clearplay can remove offensive content from new york doll based on your settings. Barbara kane interview 31019 with rev derek moody and.
New york doll is an amazing journey must see for fans. Kane, now a mormon working at a local library, having given up on music, is barely making ends meet. New york doll special edition arthur killer kane, of the glampunk rock band the new york dolls, disappeared from the music scene after the bands breakup and found new life as a mormon. 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. Kane was a founding member of the dolls in 1971 and remained an integral part of the band until he was forced out in 1975, shortly after the departure of johnny thunders and jerry nolan. At the end of the film when the original lead singer a nonmember i might add of the new york dolls sings an acoustic version of a poor wayfaring man of grief, i cried tears of joy. Those of you who are dolls fans or those who just like an incredible story should check this dvd out. Arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with. Nevertheless, this was an interesting documentary on a 1972 band that could be considered the forerunner to punk rock.
This saturday i saw new york doll, the story of arthur kane and his band the new york dolls. Oct 28, 2005 clearplay has filtered new york doll like an edited movie. This is a trailer i edited for first independent pictures and producer rich bornstein, about arthur killer kane, former bassist for the new york dolls, trailer new york doll on vimeo join. Arthur kane is a fascinating subject in what ultimately proves to be a touching, bittersweet documentary. Arthur killer kane tells great stories about the seminal days of the new york dolls, in an easy, breezy, sleazy style.
Thirty years later, musician morrissey offers the dolls a chance to reunite. Oct 19, 2009 clip from the documentary new york doll. Rent arthur kane movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. It was released on july 27, 1973, by mercury records. New york doll 1 hours and 15 minutes movie 2005 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. Jan 01, 2009 arthur kane was known for being the bassist of the new york dolls. New york dolls, arthur kane new york doll 2005, digipak, dvd. Arthur kane s largely heartbreaking rock and roll life into a small monument to the power of friendship and the wonders of the spirit. Im not telling you anything you probably dont already know when i say that the divorce of glam punks heroes, the new york dolls was a messy one. Arthur s style of writing is quirky and he always had bizarre stories. A recovering alcoholic and converted mormon, arthur killer kane, reunites with his old band, the new york dolls, after 30.
A recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur. New york doll is a rare documentary that, like its subject, exceeds its modest goals. In 2004, british superstar morrissey asked the surviving dolls david johansen, sylvain sylvain, and arthur killer kane to reunite for the first time in 30 years. Former new york dolls bassist arthur killer kane hit rock bottom when he saw former bandmate david johansen on tv. I, doll life and death with the new york dolls,music group. New york doll, a documentary from firsttime director greg whiteley, examines the aftermath through the life of bassist arthur killer kane. Throughout the history of rock there have many examples of performers attempting to reconcile the profound with the seemingly profane, elvis and bob dylan coming to mind. February 3, 1949 july, 2004 was a musician best known as the bass guitarist for the pioneering glam rock band the new york dolls. Directed by nadya beck and bob gruen, all dolled up. 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. Arthur kane, david johansen, sylvain sylvain, nina antonia, bishop bragg.
We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. 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. I cant recall it captured more poignantly or succinctly as in new york doll. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Rent new york doll 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Since 1998, dvd netflix has been the premier dvdbymail rental service. Then with the death of a band member, the group bottoms out and eventually splits up. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Kane never lost the desire to reunite with his former bandmates and entertain the masses. Any nyd fan would love to see arthur killer kane in his splendor. Come ye saints a tribute to new york dolls bassist arthur killer kane. Arthur killer kane, former new york dolls bassist, becomes a mormon after hitting rock bottom.
Arthur kane was born on february 3, 1949 in new york city, new york, usa as arthur harold kane jr. In 1975 members of the dolls were completely fucked up on drugsbassist arthur killer kane r. 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 is the debut album by the american hard rock band new york dolls. The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members, arthur killer kane. A new york dolls story is a featurelength documentary that was filmed in 1972, and sees the. John holmstrom, founding editor, punk magazine the new york dolls were americas best rock band, but within the looming spectre of arthur kane in hatchetdrag, there hid a deeply gentle man of allencompassing goodness. Instead i found the movie to be a touching and heartfelt look at a former rock stars religious conversation. The film details the history of both the new york dolls and one of its members. It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005.
Kane only learned he was suffering from leukemia on tuesday and died later that night. New york dolls, arthur killer kane new york doll flac. This is a movie about a gentle man who only ever had one prayer and it was answered. He depicted his alcohol abuse in his memoir, and how he struggled to find his self of sense again. Former doll arthur killer kane turns back the clock in this shabby but affectionate rockdoc. Years later, morrissey of the smiths offers arthur the opportunity to go back into the spotlight and revisit a. New york doll is a film that captures one of those rare occasions where life is not only stranger, but better than fiction. Arthur killer kane, bassist for glampunk pioneers the new york dolls, often found his onstage manner described as statuesque. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the greg whiteleydirected movie via subscription can be a. With arthur kane, david johansen, sylvain sylvain, nina antonia. The documentary opens up on kane s life as of 2004, just prior to the nyd show at the meltdown festival in london. Arthur kane is a fascinating subject in what ultimately proves to be a.
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. For arthur, the reunion is a decadeslong dream that, as it turns out, comes not a moment too soon. Barbara kane widow of the late new york doll arthur kane interview on 31019 with rev derek moody and sister tracy on the church of rock radio show. The brief 1976 collaboration of new york doll arthur. The directors, rock photographer bob gruen, and his then wife, nadya beck. However, future plans for the dolls were affected by kane s sudden death from leukemia just one month later on july, 2004. Arthur killer kane, of the glampunk rock band the new york dolls, disappeared from the music scene after the bands breakup and found new life as a mormon. This documentary chronicles the extraordinary journey of arthur killer kane to reunite with his bandmates. Johansen, arthur kane jet boy david johansenjohnny thunders. Arthur killer kane hit rock bottom with alcohol, but he. New york doll 2005 stream and watch online moviefone. New york doll paints arthur as a very honest and heartfelt person, and i dont care how true it may be, because this film was still a wonderful and heartwrenching watch. 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. Greg whiteleys documentary tells the story of glamrockpunk band the new york dolls, from their meteoric rise to their drugandalcoholriddled demise.
New york doll by greg whiteley greg whiteley, arthur kane. Not because he was a towering figure, though some would say he was that as well, but because was, indeed, the embodiment of a living statue. Arthur kane was known for being the bassist of the new york dolls. Make your movie list and get blurays and dvds conveniently delivered to you with free shipping both ways. 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. Clearplay has filtered new york doll like an edited movie. Consumed with jealousy and rage, he drank a large quantity of peppermint schnapps, beat his wife with cat furniture, and jumped out the window of his dumpy apartment. Arthur kane is a loveable, yet tragic character who was used up and left out to dry by the always turbulent world of rock music. Life and death with the new york dolls by arthur kane. Recovering alcoholic and recently converted mormon, arthur killer kane, of the rock band the new york dolls, is given a. See arthur in his glory days, learn of the bands demise and his path to. Arthur kane reached his rock bottom, and created a means to make himself better, be true to himself, and will himself towards his dreams, unknowingly before his untimely death. 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. Around 20 years ago original new york dolls bassist arthur killer kane was watching tv when the 1988 bill murray christmas movie scrooged came on.
The new york dolls arent exceptions to this rule of life. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. Looking to watch new york doll in the comfort of your own home. Kane, 55, was a founding member of the legendary 1970s band and took. Arthur disappears from the music scene and in a surprising twist of fate, becomes a mormon librarian. He ended up going to the hospital last night, said manager darren hill on wednesday. Arthur kane of the legendary band the new york dolls rockets to the top of the glam rock scene.
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. New york doll 2005 arthur killer kane, former new york dolls bassist, becomes a mormon after hitting rock bottom. In 2004, british superstar morrissey asked the surviving dollsdavid johansen, sylvain sylvain, and arthur killer kane to reunite for the first time in 30 years. Arthur kane bio, age, movies,albums, facts and family. Jul 15, 2004 after the bands breakup in 1977, kane continued to work as a musician, recording with the idols, corpse grinders and the killer kane band. New york dolls new york dolls mp3 320 kbs tntvillage title.
Journey through the life of arthur killer kane, basist for the new york dolls. 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 sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005 plot. A film about the life and times of chogyam trungpa rinpoche. The photographer and filmmaker bob gruen devised a. 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. February 3, 1949, the bronx, new york city, ny, movies.
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