1/10
Long, pretentious, pointless -- it ain't about the art
15 March 2022
"Diaries" that should have been left as private, never to be printed, let alone read in a video format -- for what is mostly revealed is an insecure, dull, and small personality. If you're hoping for insights into the art, you won't find them here and will be left thinking Warhol was nothing more than just some guy, who happened to do something different/interesting by accident, and had the luck of good timing.

The color commentators (e.g., Jerry Hall, Bob Colacello) who were interviewed to provide insight and context didn't fare much better, and came across like survivors of a time of excess drugs and sex, who are still looking to provide any sense of meaning or purpose to it all.

Cautiously entering into the 4th episode, and already reaching the "make it stop" point, the plot (?) veered into a tangent around gay culture ... so, ok enough. Another one to add to the list of Netflix bombs that could have been something, but devolved into a hot mess with no direction or point.
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