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The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.The story of the notorious 1970s New York City nightclub.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Steve Rubell
- Self
- (archive footage)
Donald Rubell
- Self
- (as Don Rubell)
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isn't hero worship
I've seen a lot of documentaries on Studio 54. For the most part, they have been exercises in schadenfreude (I'm way more punk rock in my musical tastes than disco). I've always disliked Studio 54 for how it discriminated against "the common" person. This documentary, however, really humanizes Ian Schraeger. This is not a documentary of hero worship, and I appreciate how Rubell and Schraeger are portrayed, with both their talents and warts. Overall, I very well done documentary.
8/10
Fantastic documentary. A must-watch for people interested in the 1970's disco club scene.
For '70s aficionados, worth a look!
Entertaining documentary from director Matt Tyrnauer catches up with Ian Schrager, once the co-founder of New York City's infamous disco Studio 54, which crashed after 33 months of late-'70s drugs and decadence. One might rightly ask: Is there anything left to learn on this much-discussed and dissected subject? Probably not, but Tyrnauer charts the unusual friendship and business relationship between Ian and the flamboyant, often unnerving and unlikable Steve Rubell with great aplomb. *** from ****
The 70s' at it's best
Solid documentary on what the rise and the fall of the historic Studio 54.
Studio 54
For me, who never (unfortunately) got to experience Studio 54, this documentary provides a unique insight into the phenomenon. Unique insights are provided in this film, particularly with contributions from surviving creator Ian Schrager. In combination with archival recordings, his and others' information, the result is thorough.
However, one thing annoyed me when I watched the documentary; the unique images from the nightclub change so quickly that it is difficult to see them properly. It's a shame, because the nightclub could show the A list of celebrities who visited the nightclub to enjoy a fantastic night on the town. It might also have been great if some of these celebrities such as Diana Ross, Grace Jones or Elton John could have contributed with why they also chose Studio 54. But in any case, a well-made documentary that provides insight and learning about the famous nightclub.
However, one thing annoyed me when I watched the documentary; the unique images from the nightclub change so quickly that it is difficult to see them properly. It's a shame, because the nightclub could show the A list of celebrities who visited the nightclub to enjoy a fantastic night on the town. It might also have been great if some of these celebrities such as Diana Ross, Grace Jones or Elton John could have contributed with why they also chose Studio 54. But in any case, a well-made documentary that provides insight and learning about the famous nightclub.
Did you know
- GoofsOpening scene shows Studio 54 on the wrong side of the street. With cars going East the club was on the right side. You can see the 54 (blurry) reversed.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Where's My Roy Cohn? - Q&A with Director Matt Tyrnauer (2019)
- SoundtracksSoul Makossa
Written by Manu Dibango
Performed by Manu Dibango
Published by Universal Music, Inc. on behalf of Grande Avenue Sarl. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Mercury Records France, a Division of Universal Music S.A. under licence from Universal Music Enterprises
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $199,767
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,909
- Oct 7, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $239,777
- Runtime
- 1h 38m(98 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
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