HungryHippo Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 When You're Strange: A Story of The Doors will be premiering at the Sundance film festival on Jan. 17. check out director Tom DiCillo's blog for more info.: Tom DiCillo's blog if any of you go, please share your thoughts of the film here. I'm dying to see this film, but can't justify a trip for the sake of seeing a movie, haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks for this thread and link ... very interesting, and I would love to see this as well. I enjoyed reading his blog. Hopefully Wolf Flims will get the movie a full theatrical release someday, as intended. (From DiCillo's bio on his blog)"DiCillo has just finished writing and directing, When You Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have a copy of HWY. A lot of the footage he mentions was shot for Feast of Friends - I wish they would just put that out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I think I've (misguidedly) expressed my dislike for the Doors here on numerous occasions. But this looks very interesting. I'm begrudgingly learning to enjoy the band, if not the lyrics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Basil II Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I think I've (misguidedly) expressed my dislike for the Doors here on numerous occasions. But this looks very interesting. I'm begrudgingly learning to enjoy the band, if not the lyrics. I have thought of putting you on "ignore"..........because of your post above.....I've changed my mind. -Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just read that Jim Morrison's dad died very recently. I'm kind of amazed I have never seen him interviewed or anything. I just assumed he was dead already. Anyways, thanks for the heads up, looks like a film I want to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just read that Jim Morrison's dad died very recently. I'm kind of amazed I have never seen him interviewed or anything. I just assumed he was dead already. Anyways, thanks for the heads up, looks like a film I want to see. It did not get much coverage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hating the Doors is kind of a tired attitude. Yea, there are aspects of them that can be irritating, but really can't that also be true for any number of other classic rock acts? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nodep5 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I don't care what anyone says (and I'm the furthest thing from a Door fan) but "Peace Frog" off of Morrison's Hotel kicks. Cool song and album cover. The Doors had good album covers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 looks like the film just got a distributor and Johnny Depp will be narrating! http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/the-...gs-johnny-depp/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 shouldn't it be called "When You Suck?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 now thats just uncallled for. but funny in a way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 looks like the film just got a distributor and Johnny Depp will be narrating! http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/the-...gs-johnny-depp/ Thanks for posting. There is nothing new on the blog as of today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 There is a website now for When Your're Strange. There is also another Doors film coming out: THE DOORSFrom The OutsideBrand new documentary featuring those who knew the group and its members best Available on DVDJuly 14, 2009Through MVD Visual MVD Visual and Sexy Intellectual are pleased to announce the home viewing release of The Doors "From The Outside" for North American distribution on DVD. This brand new documentary film tells the story of The Doors, not from the perspective of the surviving members - as has been told so many time before - but from the recollections, memories, stories and anecdotes of those who knew the group and its members best. The panel is headed by a woman who was as close to Jim Morrison as anyone ever was; his widow Patricia Kennealy-Morrison. Patricia has rarely spoken on film about her relationship with Jim, or about her own memories of The Doors. This is a once in a lifetime contribution from someone who knew just about everything that went on. Also interviewed is Billy James, the man who 'discovered' Jim Morrison and an early incarnation of The Doors. Billy signed them to their first deal with Columbia Records, and gained the trust and respect of the entire group. Here he tells-all about those very early days when The Doors were known only to a select few. Richard Goldstein - editor of Village Voice and close friend of the band is on hand too with his anecdote - heavy version of events, as is Mark Benno, the legendary blues musician whose searing guitar graced the L.A. Woman album. The very finest Rock journalists and writers, and those who lived through and were affected by The Doors' music as it was being released also contribute to this most original documentary film. In this regard, we are joined by Robert Christgau, Johnny Rogan, Dave DiMartino, Ritchie Unterberger, Doug Sundling, and Jim Morrison's biographer James Riordan. The program is further enhanced by the rarest footage of the band in existence, classic live and studio musical performances, seldom seen photographs, news clips, location shots and much more. EXTRA: "Conversation with The Lizard Queen" featurette, in which Patricia Morrison reveals her own views about Jim Morrison as an artist, a poet and a visionary. I've heard from a reliable source that this one is good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 hmm, interesting. haven't heard of this documentary yet prolly cause the Doors board has been down for a while now. if Patricia Kenneally had a hand, or finger, in making this, i'd be worried. she's not the most credible person in the world, to put it kindly. although i am looking forward to hearing what Richard Goldstein has to say. can't wait to see When You're Strange. i've been hearing about it for years and its finally here, almost! btw, Morrison's dad was interviewed on film, for the first and only time, for this documentary and it'll be included with the DVD extras! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 shouldn't it be called "When You Suck?" did you get your name from that post Morrison Doors tune? "Go tell your daddy that we need some doughWe're gonna get married down in Mexico...We got love, don't need no moreAll we got to live on is this hardwood floor." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Hating the Doors is kind of a tired attitude. Yea, there are aspects of them that can be irritating, but really can't that also be true for any number of other classic rock acts? I think with the Doors the problem is as much their fans as it is the band. I have no problem with the music they put out, it's very good. But for a short career, it is a limited output and 40 years down the road those songs have been played and played and played. For me any dislike or distaste directed towards the Doors is usually directed at the fans who push the "Jim is a God" or "Jim is a mystical Shaman" angle. No Jim was a poet/singer who lived excessively and died young. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 just read that the film will be part of the American Masters series on PBS this May. I'm not very surprised that it didn't get any theater distribution, doesn't seem like something the masses will cling to even with Johnny Depp behind it. the soundtrack for the film should be out in the near future and will, reportedly, feature some cool, unreleased stuff. in other Doors news, I was able to persuade Doors' manager, Jeff Jampol, to release some live shows on vinyl a couple of years ago. Absolutely Live is getting the reissue treatment as well as the January 17, 1970 Felt Forum, NYC gig. both should be out in March(?). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 just read that the film will be part of the American Masters series on PBS this May. I'm not very surprised that it didn't get any theater distribution, doesn't seem like something the masses will cling to even with Johnny Depp behind it. the soundtrack for the film should be out in the near future and will, reportedly, feature some cool, unreleased stuff. in other Doors news, I was able to persuade Doors' manager, Jeff Jampol, to release some live shows on vinyl a couple of years ago. Absolutely Live is getting the reissue treatment as well as the January 17, 1970 Felt Forum, NYC gig. both should be out in March(?). Have you seen this one?The Doors: From the Outside (2009) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 Have you seen this one?The Doors: From the Outside (2009)no, I have heard of it. any film with Patricia Kenneally (Morrison) in it should be taken with a grain of salt. that lady has fabricated 97% of the "time" she spent with Morrison. the Richard Goldstein segment(s) may be interesting to watch. he reviewed The Doors the first time they played New York and interviewed them in 1969 during their PBS appearance. he was definitely the "thinking man's journalist." haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 no, I have heard of it. any film with Patricia Kenneally (Morrison) in it should be taken with a grain of salt. that lady has fabricated 97% of the "time" she spent with Morrison. the Richard Goldstein segment(s) may be interesting to watch. he reviewed The Doors the first time they played New York and interviewed them in 1969 during their PBS appearance. he was definitely the "thinking man's journalist." haha. Well, I don't know about that first part. I have talked to the lady - she seems pretty real to me. I have that PBS show. I was thinking about it the other day. He is wearing a cape of some sort, if I recall correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Speaking of PBS: American Masters: When You're Strange, a film about The Doors “The story of The Doors is one of the most compelling in the history of American rock music; three hugely talented musicians and a lead singer whose commitment to artistic freedom was so intense he rocketed them to a success that always hovered on the edge of chaos. As an independent filmmaker this sensibility affected me greatly.”– Tom DiCillo, director and writer, When You’re Strange The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists – drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison – made The Doors one of America’s most iconic and influential, theatrical and mysterious, thrilling and sometime frightening rock bands. Narrated by Johnny Depp, American Masters: When You’re Strange is the first feature documentary about The Doors, premiering nationally Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 9 p.m. (ET) on PBS (check local listings). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Cool. This was playing at a second-run theater last week, but we were there to see Shutter Island and there was just no convincing the lady that double-dipping for a Doors doc was a good idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I hope to see it. I still wish they would just put out A Feast of Friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Shackleford Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Speaking of PBS: American Masters: When You're Strange, a film about The Doors Thanks for posting that. I've set the DVR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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