Mondo New York

Made in the Mondo Cane Style, practically a bunch of performers and artist shown in succession with little to no connective from each other. Raging from a Racist Street Comedian, a Poet Reading "Act", A Drag Queen(?) and all.

I personally do not care about it AND it just made me think that is this scene that annoying and pretentious? This are just not well modulated performances. It just goes on in some part AND there are even sections that aged with time (especially the street act).

Its collation seems like it feels like its tracking controversy but its just a bunch of artist that feels like their act could have been better. Even the shock sex section feels drummed down for censors. Its just a mess and a half.

Not my cup of tea.

This movie is just a small image of what NYC was like during the 80's. I'm so glad it was made. Joey Arias is brilliant (still is and still performing). He and Ann Magnuson daringly performed their art during the early 80's at places like Danceteria where I was lucky enough to see them. I don't see it as a b-movie at all. It's a documentary and if you've lived in NYC (especially the lower east side) during the 80's you'd understand its value. Thank you Harvey Keith, for saving a bit of time on celuloid.

Time and time again people criticize what they do not understand. People have fear of death or taboo of sex yet they really do enjoy watching TV. So when a real life documentary of the New York City sub-culture comes out, it is just too weird.

This film covers a lot of New Yorks underground scene. Poetry, performance art, illegal transactions and some really good comedians (one at least made it after this film).

If you are a fan of avant-guard or even a little twisted, check this one out. I first saw this 1n Portland, Oregon in 1988 and watched it once every five years after that. Each time, I really enjoyed it, but then again I am a bit twisted.

This shockumentary focuses on the seamier side of NYC. It features cockfights, junkies, street hookers, S&M clubs, unhinged performance artists, drag acts, street comics, a voodoo ceremony and some ropey music acts. It features some controversial stuff for sure, with some animal violence and hard drug taking, while some of the people featured also appear to be mentally ill. Its not always interesting but it is always strange.

Brilliant documentary about the performance art scene in NYC.

Joe Coleman's geek show might put a lot of people off though.

The best part of this was seeing Charlie Barnett (D.C. Cab) and Rick Avilies (Ghost, Carlito's Way) do their great stand up in the park.

Both men had me rolling on the floor.

We follow a college age woman as she walks through the lower east side visiting performances and museums.

We see a voodoo ritual as well.

This should be kept in circulation for having the best footage of the late John Sex.

If you like weirdness, and aren't hypersensitive, check this one out.