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Holistic Guidance - Basquiat
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Manufacturer: Miramax
Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie
Directed By: Julian Schnabel
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936166699
Format: Color
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2002-09-03
Running Time: 106
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: 1996-08-09
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Editorial Reviews:
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BASQUIAT chronicles the meteoric rise to fame of the gifted and charismatic young New York artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat, as he emerged from the streets of the East Village to become an internationally renowned sensation.
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Summary: Ok, so I saw this because of David Bowie/Andy Warhol...
Comment: ...and he was incredible as Andy Warhol. Creepy silences, slow movements, that voice. I really enjoyed watching him most of all. And I read on imdb.com that he wore some of Andy Warhol's real wigs! That must have been an awesome experience, to portray someone you admired in real life. Jeffrey Wright was impressive as Basquiat, and seeing Christopher Walken is always a treat. I didn't know much about Basquiat before watching this, but I appreciate his work more after catching this short glimpse of his world, dingy NYC in the 1980s, lifestyles of eccentric artists, drugs, music, etc. Definitely watch if you're a fan of Basquiat or any of the fine actors here.
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Summary: I appreciate it more each time I watch it
Comment: Well, I love the artwork of Basquiat; add to that the fantastic actors (Jeffrey Wright is genius); the film manages to capture the essence of Basquiat's short but talented life in a celebratory and poignant way. As time goes on, this film gains even more relevance. If I said too much it would spoil it; there's something fragile there, but enduring.
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Summary: Excellent
Comment: This movie is superbly acted, it is true to life. One may not admire all of the people involved but it appears to be a glimpse into how Basquiat rose to fame and experienced personal demons. Many memorable lines. Detractors criticized lack of energy and flashyness, but this does not match the true personalities of the artists. From reviews of Schnabel, I can tell he put his heart into this movie and no doubt real quotes. One of my all time favorite movies.
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Summary: The end of a great career, the start of another
Comment: In the graffiti art world of new york there were many personalities in the late 70's to the 80's, but one man came out of the streets and dominated the art world. Basquiat is one of the great stories of not only the art world but of our generation; a story of love, drugs, and a desire to be on top Basquiat inspires the viewer to be a artist. The movie is directed by Julian Schnabel in his directorial debut he has recently released The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and been nominated for a academy award, even though the awards meen nothing you can see why the academy nominated him for his originality and excellence in film making. This film truly shows that raw idea he shows in the diving bell, but the story is better in Basquiat. With schnabel at the head and the story in his hands this makes a amazing movie.
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Summary: Suprise!
Comment: As a painter, I have read about Basquiat, and enjoyed his paintings very much...but to see his story come to life with the likes of Dennis Hopper, David Bowie, Christopher Walken and more...was very cool...I will watch this movie again and again...
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