Studio 54

love it!

This was an interesting recounting of Studio 54 during its heyday (which, for all its fame and notoriety, lasted not quite two years). It's main benefit was that it offers the first extensive interview with one of the co-founders of Studio 54, Ian Schrager (the other was the late Steve Rubell). Mr. Schrager's remembrances are interesting and his affection for Mr. Rubell is quite touching. Mr. Schrager does seem reluctant to discuss some of the seamier aspects of Studio 54 and the reasons why he and Mr. Rubell fell from grace, which eventually sent them to prison and shuttered Studio 54. The background of how Mr. Schrager and Mr. Rubell met and how Studio 54 came into being is interesting. However, it might have been even more interesting if more of of the celebrity denizens of 54 had been interviewed also. Several years ago, VH1 had a documentary on Studio 54 that was actually better than this one, although it did not have Mr. Schrager's extensive commentary. What made VH1's documentary more interesting are the interviews with people who actually went to 54 and were willing to discuss the sleazy ambience and the decadence that was played out every night on the dance floor and around the club (especially the infamous balcony). Even more interesting was a humorous/not humorous segment interviewing the people who were rejected time and again in their attempt to get past Mark Benecke, Studio 54's notorious doorman and gatekeeper. All in all, though, this is a pretty good documentary with a soundtrack of some of the disco songs that were popular at the club. It brought back to this viewer some very good memories.

Read about studio 54, however watching this documentary really brought it home to me. What an interesting time it was.

It was an awesome real life documentary about two good friends that had an awesome discotech and was an instant hit. I Loved it.

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< Fictionalized story of the rise and fall of Studio 54, the notorious disco/party bar of the 80s, and the 2 men who rose and fell with it. Def reccomend!

I always wanted to know more about Studio 54 and its owners. Have always been in love with NYC. Anyhow, I learned a lot about the NY night life of the late 70s and through the 80s. An excellent film. Wish I could have been there. Great night life!!!

Loved, loved loved the clothes, music, style and vibes this movie reminds me of. It truly was a magical time and just a happy time. We need more of this today!!! Relax and enjoy