Gothamist: Movie Guide

taiwangirl

Fri, 27 May 2005 22:29:58 -0500

What's the story behind how Saving Face got made?

Keith

Fri, 27 May 2005 11:55:58 -0500

I'm not meaning to spew any hatred Dogtown's way. In fact, I'm more excited about it than I am in Star Wars (which I reckon I'll see sometime or other). But that doesn't mean I can't poke a little fun.

nola

Fri, 27 May 2005 11:24:28 -0500

Memorial Day is the perfect time to remember these brave graffiti artists. They make the ultimate sacrifice by taking on evil cops. Please say a prayer for them this weekend.

chaostrophy

Fri, 27 May 2005 10:47:56 -0500

Documentaries are biased as well; why not create a piece that's enjoyable at least.

matt

Thu, 26 May 2005 18:25:23 -0500

Hey, the link to the gritty ny subculture thing does not work.

Jack

Thu, 26 May 2005 17:02:45 -0500

Why all the hate towards "Lords of Dogtown". Let's face the facts people, documentaries are not popular even if they are popular. And as much as I liked "Dogtown & Z Boys" it would take a pretty strong pill to get some people to be open-minded and just see it as-is. A dramatization of a documentary makes sense if you have something to say. It smooths over the rough edges and gives the story a narrative that is easier to follow. Not saying the rough edges are not interesting; in fact they are. But there is a benefit in creating a more 'user-friendly' version of this cool story. I know, I know. It's verboten to say that film-goers enjoy narratives that are easy to swallow. But that's the deal. And if "Lords of Dogtown" leads to more people becoming more interested in the seminal years of skater culture in the 1970s--and see/rent/buy "Dogtown & Z-Boys"--then more power to everyone involved.

Keith

Thu, 26 May 2005 16:30:07 -0500

I believe the full title is "Lords of Dogtown: The Dogtown and Z-Boys Dramatization." If you make a documentary, then you make a fictional film based on the true story covered by your documentary, then you make a making of documentary about the film... Well gosh, then Stacy Peralta is almost at the point with Dogtown where the Browns are with the many Endless Summer variations.

Anna

Thu, 26 May 2005 15:28:10 -0500

I was also able to see Saving Face at Sundance and I agree with Patty. It's a great movie! The performances were all stellar and it managed to be funny and touching at the same time. A definite must-see if you like good, independent movies...

Deckard

Thu, 26 May 2005 15:24:50 -0500

Yeah, when it was called "Dogtown and Z Boys"

rina

Thu, 26 May 2005 15:24:24 -0500

Yes, I saw Lords of Dogtown about two weeks ago and it was terrific (both Victor Rasuk and Heath Ledger gave impressive performances). I think fans of the doc will definitely appreciate the film.

K

Thu, 26 May 2005 15:19:05 -0500

Anyone see "Lords of" - that skater movie?

carrie

Thu, 26 May 2005 14:38:26 -0500

i look forward to seeing Madagascar

patty

Thu, 26 May 2005 14:30:16 -0500

"saving face" is really good - i saw it twice at sundance and another festival in los angeles. the story about how it got made is pretty amazing.