I liked the movie. I think I may had heard of Michael Alig before on American Justice or something. I rented it mainly because I wanted to see the club costumes and make up. I thought it would be a little more telling about NYC club life back then.
Around 1996 the raves came to Detroit I was there in my "fat pants" (thank God I burned them) taking x and dancin'. KEOKI was huge here at the time. Even at 17 it seemed fake like we were trying to imitate something that came before us. It was fun and being from Michigan NYC is like dream valley when you're young, it's where everything cool starts and where all the action is.
Anyway, I wanted to see the movie thinking those parties were where our parties came from. I got more than I thought I was getting. First thing this movie is in the comedy section..... WHAT? Someone died, someone killed someone else because of drugs and status and it's in the comedy section? I found it both fun and heartbreaking at the same time. After I watched the movie I bought the book. I loved the book, but in the pit of my stomach feel bad for loving it, feel bad that it made me laugh at parts.
It's all sad. The worst part are these crazy insane people with the "Michael Alig support group" are you kidding? Is someone supporting Angel's family?
I still want to read more about NYC's night life. Studio 54 etc. If any one has read any good books about the subject I would appreciate suggestions. Leave sad murder books out. THANX.
I would like to see the original Party Monster to see some of you in it. I need to wait awhile though, because this movie disturbed me.
I over indulged in drugs when I was younger and now I need to take a xanax before I see or read anything about coke, x, heroin, etc..
Don't get me wrong I'm not one of those crazy your body is a temple reformists, my body just can't take anymore.