The Devil and Daniel Johnston
Tonight, May and I watched The Devil and Daniel Johnston [IMDB], an engaging documentary on the life of manic-depressive polymath artist Daniel Johnston, directed by Jeff Feuerzeig. The music and lyrics of Daniel Johnston are very much akin to an acquired taste, and I will not blame if you do not feel like developing an appetite for it. The guy is totally out there, and his art a faithful reflection of his personality. Nevertheless, it is often difficult to separate genius from madness, and here is a case where both seem to mix without any form of restraint whatsoever. Kurt Cobain was a fan, and I was a fan of Kurt Cobain. Should being a fan be a transitive relationship?
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