{"id":22,"date":"2009-05-01T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2009-05-01T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reviewermag.com\/press\/?p=22"},"modified":"2009-05-01T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2009-05-01T20:43:00","slug":"remembering-cbgbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reviewermag.com\/press\/2009\/05\/01\/remembering-cbgbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering CBGBs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Burning Down the House<\/h1>\n

from myspace.com\/nycpunk<\/a> <\/p>\n

I realize the few screenings for this movie soldout quickly so I’ll share my feedback for anyone who missed it, as I just saw it last night. Although I hate long, intellectualized movie reviews, I found I have more to say than I expected.<\/p>\n

First of all, due to the fact that this movie hits New Yorkers on a more emotional level than anywhere else, I’m extremely surprised and disappointed that I saw no attention paid to this film on NY1, the Village Voice or the papers…..especially after the onslaught of coverage or support upon the club’s closing. It\u2019s a special movie that deserves more.<\/p>\n

The filmmaker Mandy Stein is the daughter of Seymour Stein (Sire Records), a native New Yorker with a lifetime\u2019s exposure to the Ramones, etc., and also made \u201cToo Tough To Die (tribute to Johnny)\u201d. The post-movie panel included Tommy Ramone and Chris Frantz (THeads), but I found more interest in what Jesse Malin and Trigger had to say about other NYC club closings and the sad state of affairs, as well as Mandy\u2019s insights on Hilly (& Muzzy).<\/p>\n

As the title suggests, the movie focuses more on the politics and the emotions of CBGB\u2019s latter situation, as opposed to hours of live concert footage (though it certainly includes some). And if you happen to have spent years there, it\u2019s disturbing to watch the place being torn apart, and watch Hilly\u2019s health deteriorate. The ending brought back to me all the frustration and anger we dealth with, towards Muzzy and Mayor Bloomber’s inability to negotiate.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Mandy for making this documentary which will stand the test of time as a historical account of a universally important rocknroll era, not just a club. It\u2019s a witness for those who never made the trek there, and certainly puts \u2018closing\u2019 rumors and questions to rest.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately there\u2019s no distribution deal for this film yet, but as soon as any more viewings or a dvd become available, you\u2019ll be sure to know here! I\u2019m sure some of you will find yourselves in cameos.<\/p>\n

On a personal note I once again want to thank Kabi, Little Steven, Tommy Ramone and Blondie\u2019s members for their constant support to Hilly and CBGB, when so many others who started there could not be \u201cfound\u201d. As well as the CBGB employees and Mandy. You rock.<\/p>\n

More info: myspace.com\/cbgbmovie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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