It is hilarious
Though hard to watch now I've met some of the cast. Joel has put on weight and works in a record shop, and isn't quite so "zany" in real life. Anton just looked worn-out the last time I saw him - a bit of a sorry sight. Word is drinking a litre of vodka a day was killing him so now he's teetotal. The guitarists are lovely guys; they go out of their way to mock the "musical revolution" thing touted in the movie, and talk about their crazy leader in rather less than reverential tones. When you find out one of your heroes was doing a lot better when prescribed anti-psychotics, the image kinda loses its shine.
(raymond "three griddle pans" luxury yacht lovin' the christmas action, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:58, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

Wow
Is Joel back with them?
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 16:01, Reply)

He's been touring with them as of 2007
And has his own band (forget the name) who are pretty fun in a very reductive 60s garage-rock way. Stupidly missed them when they toured the UK last year.

Well worth seeing the BJM. For all their haphazard history they put on an awesome show - they know what they are doing and are excellent musicians.
(raymond "three griddle pans" luxury yacht lovin' the christmas action, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 16:11, Reply)