This documentary explores the relationship between Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols. Initially brought together by shared musical tastes and a desire for creative rebellion, the two leaders saw their friendship turn into a bitter rivalry. The film tracks their different paths as one group achieved global fame while the other struggled with internal collapse and drug use, reflecting the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success.
Directed and written by Ondi Timoner, this was the first of two films she directed before Mapplethorpe. The production features appearances by Anton Newcombe, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Joel Gion, Matt Hollywood, Peter Holmström, and Zia McCabe. Produced by Interloper Films in the United States, the film has a runtime of 107 minutes.
The movie is generally well-regarded by audiences and critics. It holds a rating of 7.7 on IMDb based on 7,000 votes and a 6.8 on TMDB from 70 votes. Film critics gave the project a higher average score of 7.9 based on 74 reviews, showing a slightly more positive reception from professional reviewers than from the general audience on TMDB.
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