Waxwork
Motel Connection Lyrics

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I'm so bored
You attack without warning
I don't fight
It's a sick conversation
What's the right?
Something' just hurting
Warm red scars on my wounded skin

Please let me
Tickle a little inside you
Warm red sunrise on a velvet sea
I can't stop
Tickle tickle inside me
Warm red scars on my wounded skin

I wanna break break break
Reset my min 'cuz
I hate hate hate
To lose my time
Screamin' for my life
I don't wanna come back again
Sometimes you are in my skin
Sometimes i don't wanna talk with you
Sometimes you are my sun
But i'm killing myself and you
I'm a gun in charge
Something is wrong
Reset my world
Something is wrong
Reset my world
I don't wanna lose myself again
Reset my world
Reset my world
Reset my world

(Grazie a fokina87 per questo testo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Motel Connection's song Waxwork seem to describe a frustrating and unhealthy relationship. The singer of the song is obviously bored and seems to be stuck in a back and forth with someone they call 'you'. The dynamic between the two seems violent and abusive, with the singer claiming not to fight and describing the situation as a 'sick conversation'.

The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught in a cycle of self-harm and self-destruction, with mentions of warm red scars on their wounded skin. The use of the word 'tickling' throughout the song is somewhat jarring and perhaps has a double meaning - suggesting both pleasure and pain.

Overall, the song seems to suggest a very toxic relationship that the singer is trapped in, with clear signs of self-destructive behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so bored
I am extremely uninterested and have nothing to do to occupy my time.

You attack without warning
You surprise me with your sudden, aggressive behavior.

I don't fight
I choose not to engage in any physical or verbal altercation.

It's a sick conversation
Our discussion is twisted and unhealthy.

What's the right?
I am uncertain about what is the correct course of action to take.

Something' just hurting
There is a deep pain that I am feeling.

Warm red scars on my wounded skin
Physical evidence of my past hurts that still linger and affect me.

Please let me
I am asking for permission or consent from someone else.

Tickle a little inside you
I want to bring joy or pleasure to you in a small way.

Warm red sunrise on a velvet sea
A beautiful image of a picturesque scene that signifies a new beginning.

I can't stop
I am unable to control my own actions or behavior.

Tickle tickle inside me
I experience an inner sense of happiness or excitement.

I wanna break break break
I desire to escape from my current situation or mindset.

Reset my min 'cuz
I want to clear my mind completely and start anew.

I hate hate hate
I feel a strong sense of dislike or disgust towards something.

To lose my time
Wasting my own valuable time is very undesirable to me.

Screamin' for my life
I feel a desperate and urgent need to escape or save myself.

I don't wanna come back again
I want to avoid returning to a situation or place that has caused me pain or trauma.

Sometimes you are in my skin
I allow someone else to influence my thoughts and emotions on a deep level.

Sometimes i don't wanna talk with you
There are moments when I prefer to be alone or avoid interacting with a particular person.

Sometimes you are my sun
There are times when someone else brings me immense joy and happiness.

But i'm killing myself and you
My actions and behavior are causing harm not just to myself, but to the people around me as well.

I'm a gun in charge
I am in control of my own fate, much like a gun is controlled by its owner.

Something is wrong
There is a deep sense of discomfort or dissatisfaction that I am feeling.

Reset my world
I want to completely change my current circumstances and environment.

I don't wanna lose myself again
I want to avoid reliving past experiences that caused me to lose my sense of self.

Reset my world
I want to completely change my current circumstances and environment.

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Comments from YouTube:

tamara

2y↑1.5K

I grew up in Hollywood. My mother was an aspiring actress/model. I got a few small gigs as a kid. After leaving Hollywood and exploring other places I realized what a strange place the town of dreams is. The competition is fierce and only a small percentage make it. The rest just lose their way in life. This documentary says it all.

Stella Luuk

Aspiring actors need to have a career to fall back on and either a side hustle/business or a skill set that lets them work in the film industry in other jobs between acting gigs. If it doesn't work out they need to accept that.

Caprice O

@John Dough He is on drugs so

Desi Devereux

@John Dough If you watched the actual movie it's very good,as many of his are,, but it's true religion, drugs, etc have been Monty's downfall,, he comes from a very good family in LA and he's very nice,, just fu--ed up!!

John Dough

2y↑1

@Desi Devereux lmfao so I just took your advice and looked this dude up on YouTube. “His movie “Return to Babylon” is supposedly haunted. Now when I first read it I was like “yeah right” Then I saw the actors faces on some freeze framed shots and nobody can tell me some of their face do not look demonic. Like it doesn’t even look like the actors. Some of the pictures actually freaking terrifying looking

Jennie Biz

Thanks💕

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Man Of Culture

2y↑139

For those curious, this documentary was released back in 2004. The most recognizable star is Malin Akerman. A lot of them went on a full career in the entertainment industry. Mark Margolis had many seasons of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul as Hector. Brooke is Brooke Nevin. Polly Shannon, Laura Jordan, Saul Rubinek, David Hirsh, Ryan Belleville, Brian Irwin, and Roy Dotrice (RIP 2017) were also part of the doc.

Dzeta Gamma

I dunno them

rachel

@Lee Samardzija yeah that quality def looks 90s but If u showed me ONLY the clips of the girls & theyre outfits their wearing, like 4:06 for example!...I would have immediately said 2004 or 2005! Lol I graduated HS in '05! I can't spot that era anywhere! ❤️

haput macatiag

@Lee Francis you gonna watch that specific hallelujah moment in watchmen eh hoho

Lee Francis

Gonna watch the watchmen tonight thanks to this

Candice Leigh

2y↑5

Malin is worth 10 million now so I’d say she made it pretty well and I’ve seen her on tons of stuff!

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mary poppins

2y↑116

Really enjoyed this doc. Loved the flashback to the early 2000s. No mbs, no artificial facial features, no egos, just real people trying to get a break at their dream. Really enjoyable to watch. Miss the vibe of the early 2000's.

H arry

I miss the early 00's too. There's a lot I like about today and tech, but the early 00's had a special energy. It was basically how things are now but without social media. The internet was a novelty

EvilestGem

@chrissiebabe234 Thanks.

EvilestGem

@Lunedìmattina Thanks,

frances simmonds

2y↑3

Idk, have people changed that much? There’re egos here and I’m sure a few nose jobs.

chrissiebabe234

2y↑3

@EvilestGem documentation was released in 2004, filming must have taken place 2003 or even earlier.

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Nick Sci

2y↑178

I'm in love with this documentary for a few reasons; obviously the realness, rawness of it is touching. But it also makes me nostalgic for the times before smart phones. When people had to engage and be here and present and not living two lives one online and one here. The third thing is, catching these people in a time of life when they're all in, make or break, following they're dreams (of course I'm not niave, I do realize some are just outcasts they're to join the party)but I thank the YouTube algo for suggesting this, cheers

La Melidosa

@AK Bingo!! 🙌👍✌️

truecajunbelle

2y↑2

An era of pureness that is now considered history. More appreciated now that it has past

AK

2y↑4

Those early 2000’s when Jean skirts and a tank top was the Hollister way, cell phones were only used for the practical application (before Wi-Fi was connected to them & they were used for going on the internet), pre-Facebook but accessing info via computer was novel, pre-google, back when u had to be in front of a tv, tuned to a specific channel to watch something, and before we became a culture of “instant gratification”. Aka the good old days. The country was United & loving, the media wasn’t trying to constantly divide us, before Twitter opinions started morphing into

Baumer

2y↑5

You've got a wonderful way with words. This film reminds me of the summer before my senior year in HS. I had a strange situation as my parents had recently separated and I was living with my mother next to the airport. She worked for an airline and would travel often. For most of that summer I was living by myself. We had just moved in so I had no history there. No expectations. No idea what to think. The first weekend I made my way out to the pool and what followed was 3 months of madness. Strangers quickly became staples in my life. When I arrived there I think I was in a low time in my life. When I got there everyone was moving a hundred miles an hour and all I could do was hang on. People truly are beautiful.

Baumer

2y↑2

@J correct 2004

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laurie warner

2y↑70

Living life in the LA area for 60 something years I find this so incredibly eye opening and heartbreaking. I have watched every neighborhood change over the years. I have raised two incredible kids, had 3 professions in design. I have many wonderful friends and family in the industry. I still find Hollowood both old and new still extremely interesting. This is a wonderful documentary and so interesting and truthful. Thank you for your time and passion on it.

Sophie W

2y↑1

As a 55 yr old British person ..I am stunned seeing Roy Dotrice happily living in at that hotel ..he's from really highly esteemed acting dynasty over here !

Maris T L A.

2y↑161

This was unexpected and absolutely outstanding. Pure, raw, and just… people. Thank you for sharing.

Jim Q. Starr

nice white guy here, any nice white girls? this is a nice film.

Jim Q. Starr

hi nice white guy here. any nice white girls, there?

Jim Q. Starr

JBTechCon

2y↑1

@Luna Goodhart YouTube autoplayed this while I was making dinner, and it totally sucked me in!

Luna Goodhart

I was skeptical at first thinking maybe this was going to be some kind of spoof doco or something.

El Roch

2y↑39

This documentary was filled with love, nostalgia, humility and as a fellow actor, I could completely relate! Thoroughly enjoyed this

Keep your two cents

I wish I could find more wholesome gems like these...very rare.

Songbird

2y↑51

One of the best documentaries, pure gold. The way it is filmed is very pure, and the director shows respect to those whom he interviews, not just mere curiosity and hunger for a good story. Even though the topic of the documentary is sad, the way it is made is very... soothing. Thank you!

Ms Christopher’s Class

2y↑76

What a wonderful documentary and what he says at the end resonates so deep with me. I lived in LA for a few years chasing the dream and I still struggle with the regret of leaving when I did. I am still trying 12 years later because like he said “To stop trying is to to fail”. That’s exactly how I feel. What a fantastic documentary!! It spoke to my soul. Thank you.

Princess Amerah

2y↑2

Being addicted to the idea of the dream, rather than the dream itself.

Ms Christopher’s Class

2y↑1

@Chris Woods agreed. YouTube has definitely changed the game. I actually currently have 2 channels. But…. Uh … not alot of subscribers. Lol. I know. It’s take awhile. I’m working on it.

JD McFee

2y↑1

@Chris Woods
😅😂🤣💀

Chris Woods

2y↑1

@velveetaslingshot make yourself ,make your own way ,ther'ee s a million viewers out there that dont need an agent to tell them who to watch'

Chris Woods

2y↑2

@JD McFee allattitude ,if you shine' u can be a star...u got you tube ..Do it yourself ..use the same tools they* have

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John Alot

2y↑44

Lifelong New Yorker who experienced a very similar existence in the 1990s New York drama and music scene. After seeing this I feel less guilty about finally giving up on those dreams of stardom and getting an equally intense career in emergency medicine. I have a friend who made it as far as a regular Broadway actor. She's now a professor of nursing in Hawaii.

TheSeanm102

at least yo gave it a try

Diana Peek

2y↑42

I felt very sorry for the chauffeur when he was talking about the celebrities he has driven. They all died many years ago and are memories he lives by.

chelsea raman

@TRAVIS LEE yeah chauffeurs (mostly limo drivers) always have the golden raw storiea

TRAVIS LEE

U believed that????

Doshu Tokeshi

2y↑101

I grew up in LA in the 70s and I can remember my mom's friends all hustling for the big break. Nothing has changed only the faces. Great documentary, a snapshot of what it's like trying to make it. Thank you.

Phoenix Light

2y↑255

I LOVED this documentary sooooo much. It's so retro, so beaurifully exposing, real and raw, so intimate, so engaging, so......Soulful. I'm not even an actor, but I absolutely 100% resonate with the quirky and weirdness of each of them. There's a deep, melancholic vibe, but it's also endearing and it shows humans in their stories. We all have one. Some are so much more colorful.....those of artists, musicians, dreamers, novelists and wanderers....they go against the grain because they are brave enough to do it. I Love this so much, and I'd live here. Feels cozy, and accepting. 🕉

Kay-C

@Ro Z what? What are you talking about? Also you’re* mixed up clearly since you’re* criticizing people & don’t even know the difference between your & you’re.. smh maybe don’t look down on others to help YOUR insecurity..

Dewi Lew

2y↑1

@S R retro?? Man, I feel old.

josh dance

2y↑1

Yeah. I agree ❤️

Carla Toppins

2y↑3

@Phoenix Light you have an incredibly beautiful & talented way w/words. 👍🏽💚🙂

Ro Z

About the same as romanticizing war!!! Your mixed up….

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Jim Owens

2y↑40

What an incredible doc. The director went on to act in the show “testees”, Brooke has played numerous rolls and works to this day. David is a working actor and appeared as the rabbi in “weeds” among many other rolls, he just appeared in “jupiters legacy”

Like holy cow. They did it. So many of them succeeded.

kathy smotherman

Thanx !! I could NOT remember where I'd seen David Funny that he didn't want to play "Jewish" parts & he's the rabbi

Lyse DesLune

2y↑2

@Lunedìmattina Their names appear in the end credits.

Rzahnamte Hnamte

2y↑1

@sanni wartinen she was the face i knew i had seen in movies/tv shows but didnt know her name so i was hoping that someone might mention it in the comments. So glad u did.

Lunedìmattina

Do you know the full names? I was looking for them and couldn't find anything

Kim G

2y↑51

This was an AMAZING doc. Especially for people who have NO idea how a lot of actors/actresses get to where they are!! Good luck to ALL!!!

Phil Strachan

2y↑4

As a film maker, i can relate to this so much. I'm in Australia and always dreamed of going to Hollywood to make it big but now, as an older man, I'm glad i didn't lol.

Space Engineer

2y↑33

40 mins in, I don't want this to end...Love this stuff. Fascinating ppl, really down to earth too. Brooke is bloody lovely.

Trey Hocker

2y↑1

Brooke is drop dead gorgeous in The Comebacks with David Koechner.

Space Engineer

@Lyric Berlin I'm glad. What did she do ?

Trendy Wipp

2y↑1

@Lyric Berlin She looks familiar

Lyric Berlin

2y↑1

Brooke made it too

Kayja2949

2y↑347

This guy is a great documentarian! He's organized, he's intuitive and appears to understand human nature and above all sensitive to his subjects. I felt like I got to know each individual in some small way and developed a respect for the reasons behind their need to succeed. As far as the content and flow, it really made for an interesting and enjoyable viewing experience for his audience.

Kayja2949

@Chris Woods -- Apples and oranges. The documentary was about the hotel as much as it was about the residents.

Chris Woods

@Kayja2949 been happening for a 100,000 years, anyway , whats the point?

Chris Woods

@YourFaceIsMySpiritAnimal ya, but actually, that's part of it too

Chris Woods

easy subject matter (actor)tress's) ppl that are trying/willing to sell themselves(understandably) ...let's see em try it w/say auto-mechanics ? /lol

Conasse

@DG TV lol remember the episode where they lose their memories?

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brOOtal_bananas

2y↑22

This was FANTASTIC. Just an amazing insight into the chase, the dream, the happiness, the sadness ... Excellent film 💜🙌

Melanie Nelms

2y↑53

Absolutely beautiful and nostalgic documentary. I miss documentaries that are wholesome and well made like this. Bravo 🙌🏼

Sean Brown

@H arry you sound like a poet; the best of them, like Yeats, Whitman and Frost, were masters of painting in words like Van Gogh did oils: the good, the bad and the ugly, not just the perception of perfection.

H arry

@Sean Brown I think there's a lot of beauty in the observation of humans, whether they're happy or not, the beauty is in how it's captured

Jim Q. Starr

Sean Brown

@Jane Gilmore alcoholics aren’t in control anymore, able to think rationally at all though some believe they can, a delusional state they call “functioning alcoholic.” The clarinetist also lost his wife to Alzheimer’s, which is a bitter experience.

just saying

Indeed, nostalgic sounds like a fitting description for this beautiful pearl of raw reality. It got me feeling a bit sad and optimistic at the same time. A witness of a different hollywood seldom seen. With stars shining less bright, yet more relatable. living in a microreality of chipped paint, sigarettes and alcohol, and filled with hope and dreams.

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bluedragonfly5

2y↑55

Based on the fact that no one was holding a cell phone, this was made a while ago. Refreshing to see people relating and talking to each other and not to their cells! Well done documentary, insightful!

Mom•Ovary•Acting

2y↑2

I had a cell phone in 2004. Had one since 2001! T9 text was the next best thing then 😆
The difference was that they weren’t smart phones & social media didn’t exist yet. That’s why no one is glued to them

Wadley225

2y↑1

That's a very good point, the lack of cell phones and the very old style PC and chat room clearly dates the movie! :)

M M-L

2y↑1

@Maureen That's when I realized the documentary was...old! In fact, it is from 2004!

Zidders Roofurry

2y↑1

Talking on cell phones is talking to other people :P

Maureen

2y↑3

Ummm... did you see the dial up PC? The chatroom? Lol!

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Bethany

2y↑49

I left auto play on while cleaning and came upon this by accident, who cares if its a lil depressing or sad. Documentary is a reflection of real people living real experiences. We don't live on rose colored clouds and this so beautifully showcased the humanity of each resident

Jim Q. Starr

JBTechCon

2y↑1

That is so funny, I just commented above that YouTube autoplayed this while I was making dinner, and it sucked me in.

Thando Reviews

Oh Beth,

Thando Reviews

2y↑1

Oh Beth,

Ionone's Roomful of Drums

2y↑248

Excellent storytelling. This documentary has a certain charm that you can’t look away from.

Raelene nobody

@YourFaceIsMySpiritAnimal Do you have a link to your doco? Would love to see it.

FlameFlickers

2y↑6

@YourFaceIsMySpiritAnimal In what way was he a creep to her? He was refreshingly honest about the fact that he found her attractive and that the documentary gave him a reason to spend time with her.
They actually seemed to develop quite a cool relationship in the midst of him making an excellent documentary.
Try living your life instead of being so desperate to find things to be offended by.

Blanca miranda

🎯

YourFaceIsMySpiritAnimal

He's a creep who literally creeped after Brooke using the documentary as an excuse, he even SAID it at around the 18 min mark

Terry Galanis

2y↑17

Brilliant documentary. Really captured the hope and dreams of the characters. Left me wondering what became of them.

Countess Bathory

2y↑18

What a great documentary! I was shocked by what the author said about himself and how he ended up. I now realize how much I appreciate my "normal" / "ordinary" life.

Chris Woods

2y↑3

you're unique too ...ordinary, is fake-news / lol

Giuliana CR

2y↑19

This is why acting should be about getting educated, actually studying all aspects and being a well rounded star. A good actor should be able to keep up with singing a song on key, play an instrument, do theater, directing, writing, visual art, etc... It shouldn't all be about charisma or looks, it should be taken seriously.

Jim Q. Starr

hi how are yoU?

HeelsAndTruth

The business side should be taught with out gatekeeping. There are many of us that we'll rounded, respecting our disciplines. Networking/knowing the "right people" is a very large part of the business...an unusually large part.

Jim Q. Starr

Misisipi Mike

2y↑12

My new favorite documentary. There were numerous times when I thought it too perfect. Like, no way this is real. Congratulations to the filmmaker and to the editor. My mind is blown.

adrien beatty

2y↑4

Remarkable documentary. Who could blame anyone for not wanting to leave? If anything it entices people to want to go be among the community.

THELMA ORELLANA-DESCHENES

2y↑19

There's a lot of heartfelt sincerity here. I was in that life and it's all me, me, me, I, I, I, ... the best thing that ever happened to me was not making it as an actor.

The3rdman

What do you do nowadays?

Patrick

2y↑4

You tell a story about the hotel, it’s history and a story about people pursuing their dream. The stories of people are interesting, real and raw. Your narration drew me in. It was pure chance I came across this but your talent made me want to watch it to the end. What a tough life.

skohti hamilton

2y↑10

In the early 90's. my band, Barking Tribe got signed to the label Rykodisk. We lived on the road for the next two years. Once, In between booking agents, the label put us up in a hotel on Sunset just like this one. Highly entertaining documentary. Thanks for bringing back fun memories. Good luck to all artists and dreamers and break a leg to all performers reading this.

i_love_rescue_animals

2y↑9

Fascinating, heartbreaking, documentary. I wish everyone the best, but there are some real lost souls there. 😢

Elizabeth Rose

2y↑8

this is really awesome! I'm loving it, like I want everyone to book their big break even though I know that's not how it works!I think you've captured the romance of the dream of celebrity quite well in addition to the darker tides that get so many, you've delivered something really brilliant here! 💯❤️

Jim Q. Starr

Natalie Hawkins

2y↑4

I am a documentary buff, and i could have watched you all night long-you have a very natural way with people and story telling-you show compassion-understanding-ad you really know how to keep a good story going-thank you ...still watching lol- loving it!

Jasmine marie

2y↑2

Loved this! Was entertained the entire time! Every minute of it! Such a great documentary ESP with being 20 years or so old! It was also nice to see a girl who actually ended up playing in a few movies I’ve seen! Really cool

mardigrasqueenofthesouth

2y↑9

Love Roy's perspective. He is absolutely correct, it starts with believing in yourself , not just in the moment but continuously.

Toast N' Jam

2y↑10

Back in the 80's I worked at a LA restaurant and almost half of the waitresses/waiters were wannabe actors. None ever made it. The best a few did was an occasional gig as a background extra. Just a little taste to keep their dream alive.

toneman335

2y↑5

This is a very well done and insightful documentary of people that decided to live in a fantasy.

sanni wartinen

2y↑7

It really looks like an awesome and supportive little community the residents of this motel have created.♥️

Prabal Deuba

2y↑4

Its emotional and motivating at the same time to see people chasing their dreams regardless the circumstances...

Erika Bell

2y↑10

Very well done! You were able to encompass the sadness, passion, excitement, eccentricity, fear, desperation, and Love that IS, chasing a dream in Hollywood! Thank you!

Jacinthe Pellerin

2y↑26

love, love, love this video. This is exactly a place that i would have loved to lived. I'm not an actress, not a musician, or any of those types. But I just love the atmosphere of the place.

sanni wartinen

Same!♥️

Felicia Boston

You like living amongst broke down bums?

John&Nikye Cole

2y↑7

Wow. This is awesome these people go through the hardest of times and loneliness just realize they all have each other at least while they are at the hotel. Great documentary

David Marr

2y↑295

Didn't realize this was an old documentary until I read some comments. However, this seriously should be pitched as a series. It's obvious that there are many good stories there, as well as plenty of drama. Way too many boring crime shows or dumb sitcoms.

M M-L

Jason Pristley (Brandon) stayed at this hotel.

M M-L

2004

M M-L

2004

Lola Vicious77

2y↑1

Bex becky Brendan Fletcher is at the party too, off the top of my head he was in Freddy vs Jason and the Ginger Snaps movies. There were a couple more people there I can’t place but recognize

80sbaby

2y↑1

I commented the same thing.

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Avi A

2y↑8

Growing up in LA, I gotta say this represents most of the people I met who were “in the industry” super nostalgic, great documentary! Recognize that blonde chick from Billions, glad she found regular work

Marianne Rosenberg

2y↑9

Beautiful documentary! I loved everything about it 💜 Everything from the retro vibes, colors on the film, to this special location. What a place it must've been. I can understand the longing and pulling to this place and wanting to be there. A view into Hollywood behind the glitz and glam. Real and raw. Nostalgic, a little sad, but also hopeful and cheerful..

Mouna G

Did you also like the nutcase in the green shirt that was turning the silent movie? What a psycho .... I Cant believe how rude he is

Walter Novack

2y↑7

This was awesome. Brooke and David have been in quite a few films/series since then. Pretty cool!

Louisa Green

2y↑2

This is hilarious, loved it. Good luck to them all

Ava Greenall

2y↑460

My guts dropped when that poor guitar went in the pool! I'm a violinist and worry about humidity let alone taking my fiddle in the pool. Follow your dreams, go balls to the wall but an artist who is so out of it that they go swimming with their instrument that they'll need to do their 'art' tells me it's time to sort your priorities out.

IM SO CUTE IM SO RICH

A I felt sorry for him the guy with the guitar in the pool,I wounder how hes doing ,is he still alive ??let us no,

Wadley225

I know nothing about playing guitars, but when I saw it get wet, I thought "Something is very wrong here"! :)

Pamela Haze

I thought..wtf was he thinking?

TRAVIS LEE

Dude could barely play ..and what was northern girl...dude never Made it to open mic night..

Dan Casey

He's a DRUNK

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Minh Sen

2y↑5

Great documentary. Thank you for it! All these characters are loveable humans.

Steve Dafoe

2y↑6

Outstanding documentary. You kept me watching the entire story. 10 out of 10.... Well done!!

mitchell baker

2y↑9

David has actually had a decent career, mostly on tv. He had a nice role in a show called Hawthorne for a few seasons with Jada Pinkett, and he played a rabbi on the show Weeds. And a couple dozen other shows and parts in about 10 movies.

Ricetwicexxx

2y↑1

yeah he was also in both csi shows and had a solid part recently in 2021

Gordon Stowers

2y↑20

Great video. I spent a lifetime seeking a music career and never got beyond bar star, but I kept at until my health took me out of the game, but I never gave up. Your video speaks to the power of the pull stardom has on people at a grassroots level. Uplifting and well done. Thank you.

🏹Bosmer🏹

2y↑1

@Endless Nameless I've known so many musicians that wanted fame but I've thing majority of them did not go was tour outside of their local area.

Chris Woods

@Endless Nameless Yaaas! that's a feel good story , so true//too make it, is simply to get out there and make it happen ...get your hands dirty and what comes from it , is its own reward ! money , chicks beer ? whatever

Chris Woods

2y↑1

@Endless Nameless ya, the local scene is rewarding ,like in a tourist or snowbird destination** get an acoustic learn some trop-rock covers ' and play-out into your eighties

Chris Woods

maybe there's a star in heaven ,waiting?

Thomas Gerken

2y↑1

What an amazing doc. I can relate to these folks myself. Really well done, the music and narration I absolutely loved.

† endless[3cho] †

2y↑5

I'm thankful for this documentary. It was such a gem to come across. I don't know how to express the feeling when you recognize ppl and you think "oh, I like that actor, where have I seen them?".

BAMA Fan USMC

2y↑15

Brooke is very beautiful and I admire the girl who dresses as Marilyn Monroe. The one common thing I see is, everyone seems to be a people person and they have no issues with sharing thier lives on screen. Hope these people get to fulfill thier dream

Allishia Knotts

I live in Hollywood now, right up the street from this hotel. My neighbor sent it to me. I actually met Dena(Marilyn) in 2011. I literally had no idea this was her life. She has a kid and is engaged now.

young waif

2y↑15

The title ''Boulevard of Broken Dreams'' sets this audience up to believe the lives of these people were sad. I don't find their lives sad. They gave it all they had and then did other things likely more interesting than getting famous in Hollywood. We need to distinguish between glamor and reality.

Sarah A.

2y↑1

I initially thought it had something to do with Green Day lol

Ian Miller

2y↑142

One of the "background characters" in this is Malin Akerman, who actually ended up becoming famous and starring in some big movies (I know her from Watchmen). It's strange to think that so many people lived at the hotel and had similar experiences, but some became huge while others kept trucking in obscurity or gave up.

Diana Plesner

I knew she looked familiar!!! Beautiful bombshell! Good acting chops too!!

astrid vvv

Hector from Breaking Bad is shown prominently in one scene where he's referred to as the car 💣guy from Scarface, lol.

Frank Martinez

2y↑2

@Bevis It would be cool if the movie was listed on IMDB, you could see how the actors have done in the last 20 years.

Julia Andrews

Yes I recognized her!!

Tashanté

6:50 I knew that girl look familiar 😂

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Techno Mick " Documentalist "

2y↑4

This was so good, what an absolute gem of a documentary.

Otto Williams

2y↑2

This was so very real. It really shows the true journey of a life in The Arts. The ups AND the downs. It is a difficult and magical place to live. Bravo and success to all who took part in the making.

Stephen Foster

2y↑5

I think you should keep making documentaries, this was brilliant

sanni wartinen

2y↑29

FYI this documentary was made in 2002, twenty years ago!😯
I actually thought it was new until I realized the show the blond girl landed a role in (Skins) ran for one season only back in 2003.
My first clue it was not made recently should have been the fact that when all the motel residents got together and played music, laughed, and talked they werent all staring at their phones, lol! They were actually talking and looking at one another, NO screens or devices.
I find it incredibly sad when I see a group of teens at a mall or a park "hanging out" together, and literally not even looking at or speaking to one another.. Just sitting there all together, each with their own phone in hand.😢
Together but apart.
It was nice seeing the aspiring actors in the doc laughing, joking, and enjoying one another's company.
This was a really great doc!♥️

Sarah Miller

They all seem so lovely and I only wish that they had all been as successful as they had wanted to be.

dᴉlℲ

I was trying to figure out when this was filmed also and I noticed at 10:40 the actor says he was on Leap Years which was on Showtime in July to December 2001 and said it had been two years since the show was canceled.

Also at 24:45 you can hear the news talk about war in Baghdad which the Battle Of Baghdad took place in April 2003 but of course I'm sure the news mentioned Baghdad throughout many years.

Gemma

She was also in rock of ages!

Conorscorner

The blond girl that you're referring to in skins is Brooke Nevin and she appeared in 1 episode. There is another blonde earlier in the film named Malin Akerman. You'd recognize her in "Harold and Kumar goto whitecastle" and "Billions"

sanni wartinen

@Sam Katman Music yep, Malin Ackerman😀

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Julia Ferraro

2y↑135

Thank you Steve, I thoroughly enjoyed your documentary. Love to see that people are still living out their dreams. Even if they don't make it in their endeavours at least they tried!! Break a leg 💚

HeadNtheClouds

2y↑1

This was 20 years ago

Tracey Reed

2y↑1

@Xara Primex Driving Under the Influence. Usually alcohol.

Xara Primex

2y↑2

@Jolene Sailer DUI???

Jolene Sailer

2y↑5

They are NOT trying! They would get a DUI going to a casting call. STUPID. Sadly, this is probably the ONLY 15 minutes of fame.

Ben Woodbridge

2y↑2

People have commented on the nostalgia, and the rawness of this film. I feel the same and it speaks to me in a really personal way. It's impossible to watch this and not look back on my youth. The blissful ignorance and the feeling that you're gonna make it one day, in the limitless future where anything can still happen. But life happens, and life isn't Hollywood, as much as we want it to be. The fun times give way to addiction, and the years go by so quickly. It's like the whole spectrum was shown here and it took me back to the early 2000s, and my early twenties. I've never been anywhere near Hollywood but I did have some big dreams once upon a time. I'm still dying to know if any of these enjoyed any sort of success. Brooke was so beautiful and I'm sure still is too.

largol33t1

Some of these people did make it even though they aren't on Bruce Willis' level. I recognized Laura Jordan and Malin Akerman. Very interesting seeing them when they were struggling to get into Hollywood.

Bob Beezel

2y↑5

I dig that last line... “they will only fail once they stopped trying “.

angela barlow

2y↑2

I totally love ❤️ this documentary!! I would really Love to see a part 2 of where
All these ppl have gone when you great back there, and hopefully soon! Best of luck to u and everyone in this documentary

Sevrah Chase

2y↑11

There are a few famous faces in this documentary that actually did make it some way or another. This was really very very well done thank you for sharing this.

Jim Q. Starr

Felicia Boston

2y↑2

Yes I remember Brooke

Sam

2y↑6

Yes. The blonde girl. I know I've seen her in movies

Deltron 67

2y↑9

Seeing Malin Ackerman in this is crazy. So glad she made it. That's my Laurie!!!

Jingbo Lou

2y↑4

Great documentary of Hollywood, very inspiring and perfect timing considering the economy and the world we are living at.

zer00rdie

2y↑2

Man, this was a blast to watch.

There's something about these canadian mid 2000s documetaries that's always so charming and captivating.

GRAVE OFFENSE

2y↑3

Love this documentary Steve, shout out to all the Hollywood dreamers, hope they make it someday.

LETICIA

2y↑3

I really loved this. I especially loved the graveyard shift man singing for the person filming

Queen Eve

2y↑1

This is awesome!! I hope you make more documentaries. We got to see real life people trying to make it. It really felt like we were there.

Queen Eve

I hope God makes a way for you to get out of the debt you're in .To me seems like you're really a kind hearted person.

bluemountains09

2y↑28

This should be on Netflix. Well done.

Admin Ash Official

2y↑2

What an excellent and eventually moving documentary. Brilliant.

Yod Iamyou

2y↑139

Fascinating documentary...these are folks going after their dreams in the only way they know how. I don't find it sad at all, they are all trying, support one another, willing to take risks....bravo, this takes real courage!! And the camaraderie is precious, probably the most important element...🦁🏜️👍

Felicia Boston

They're a bunch of losers in a hotel .

young waif

Indeed, not sad at all, in my opinion. They had an opportunity and they gave it all they had. It didn't turn out as they'd hoped, but so? When in life does our best attempt necessarily work out as we'd envisioned? Besides, the culture of Hollywood is so corrupt, most of these people will be happy they 'failed' once they fully understand they aren't missing anything and may have dodged a bullet.

I had a mild brush with fame once, and frankly it was embarrassing to me that people thought I was anything other than an ordinary human.

It's much better to live a quiet life, pursuing our passions, learning and loving, than to seek fame and fortune. For one thing, famous people can't walk ten feet without eager fans disrupting their day. People need privacy and to be left alone.

Grace philosophy🩰

2y↑3

@Looking4theRealRepairmanJack Courtney Thank you for taking your time and write me this encouraging words, I deeply appreciate your kindness 🫶

Looking4theRealRepairmanJack Courtney

2y↑5

@Grace philosophy🩰 I wouldn't have known if you hadn't said so, and there aren't any mistakes. Much better than those whose only language is English!

Grace philosophy🩰

2y↑4

Hi 👋 I don’t disagree with your point of view, I mean how could I?
But I also “feel” how this hotel is a sad, stagnated place.
I’m on*25:04* minutes in and I’ve this sad feeling of:
You got this far, this far but never beyond ….
when is it time to go home ?
With kindness and respect, GraceG 🙏❤️
(I’m sorry, English isn’t my first language and I apologize for any misspellings/grammar errors)

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New in Japan

2y↑2

very well made (very suiting voice, telling the story) , I started wanting to go to the hotel myself even when there is a depressing feeling to it (endless dream chasing). it's probably the passion people (at the hotel) all have in common that makes it alluring and interesting. This documentary is definitely a recommendation !

Anna Gunn

2y↑9

Malin Ackerman in this! I still remember my college professor telling my class that she was childhood friends with the actress. What a great documentary! 👌🇨🇦

rich1217

Yes, you are correct! This documentary (or is it?) was released in 2004, the same year "Harold and Kumar goes to White Castle" was released but according to her IMDB, she's been a working actress since 1997. So why does the interviewer made it look like she's one of the struggling one's?

mike whitmore

2y↑3

Whoever made this documentary needs to have a career as a documentary maker LOL

Curls

2y↑1

A really well made documentary, would be interesting to have a follow up.

Jayson Schultz

2y↑74

I watched this years ago, can’t even remember how I saw it.... but it’s been stuck in my mind for years. I love these real people going for it. It feels like watching my dream group of friends. I have such respect for everyone in this incredible documentary. Seeing some of my fellow Canadian’s mixing it up and representing makes me smile.

Glenn

2y↑4

great documentary of something you see everday in hollywood,...i lived down the street on franklin 13 years ago, drove past that hotel thousands of times, ...always thought it looked like a sh*thole,..i remember talking to hundreds of people just like the ones here, hollywood is full of them, if you ever lived there you know , for every year you live there, its like 4 years somewhere else, i do miss it sometimes, but there comes a time when you get tired of all the bullsh*t of hollywood, so if you go there , beware

Jeff Xanders

Great documentary.
I feel the same way about a number of places.
It's funny how I learned at a very early age how to let go of myself - something I had to learn over and over...
and now these places are where I like to reside while waiting for the rest of the world to catch up... to get over itself.

Kylie Dickenson

2y↑2

Hey, there were quite a few familiar faces in here. What an amazing place this was, hanging around people with so much motivation rubs off on ya. Just fantastic!

Baroth666

2y↑5

Saw the running time...wasn't gonna bother. Yet, I'm glad I did.
(Great narration too.)
Truly insightful documentary, not just about wannabe actors, but a lot more.

Jerry Sims

2y↑1

Brilliant filmmaking, narration and interviewing. Well done!

Damian Lara

2y↑1

This was excellent!!! the human drama, the stories of success and defeat. Well done.

Dot Peat

2y↑1

Wauw, seldom I watch such a wonderful production. Beautifully constructed, surprised it hasn't received much more recognition (that I am aware of); to steve, continue, it's in your blood! Thanks for uploading.

rachel

2y↑1

I didn't expect to recognize some actors! This is so cool! & also made me soooooooo nostalgic for 2004! I graduated HS in '05. All the outfits the girls are wearing is absolutely unmistakable for 2004!!!

Emma Rogers

2y↑5

Watching this i cant help but wonder what happened to the man that did this documentary. It was absorbing and he had a real gift delving into these peoples lives. He reminded very much of louis theroux a very successful journalist here in the uk with many a documentary.
I hope he didn't end up like many a person on this docu with unforfilled dreams he had too much talent for that.
Also i couldn't help but draw parallels with this and "hotel california".
"you can check out any time you like
But can never leave" once you've experienced that life style going back to the hum-drum must be crushing.

Marvin Gardens

2y↑3

Very powerful. I’ve never been to the hotel or even to LA but after watching your documentary I miss the Highland Gardens.

Be Yourself

2y↑2

Great documentary, you totally deserve an Oscar 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

S R

2y↑1

Super cool documentary. I appreciate you having released this onto Youtube for everyone to see.

Dizzy Devi

2y↑7

I've been watching for about 10 and I've already seen 2 actors that are famous now ... That's crazy to see them before they got there break

JohnTaylorshow

2y↑11

As a comedian who just released their first special... this was AWESOME. I'm in it for the long run and this just motivated me even more

Chris Woods

GL !take it beyond the punchline'

Marina Nosenkova

What I found interesting about this documentary is that to me the people in it kind of seemed like stereotype characters in a movie. Although maybe the documentary maker just chose people that he wanted to fit particular stereotypes. I recognised Malin Ackerman straight away, she made it very big in Hollywood. Some of the other people looked familiar too.

P SC

2y↑2

Never seen a better candidate for a reality TV show. Dear creator, crowdfund it or whatever, it'll never stop airing.

SlinkyStar Firelight

2y↑94

This was sad in a way, but I loved the residents sense of belonging and community and the support system they have for each other in this Hotel.
This was a well done documentary.

Ben Ben

2y↑1

I'd love to stay there...

velveetaslingshot

Community and support?! These are the most narcissistic toxic people you will ever meet. They arent pursuing their dreams, they are drowning in fantasy. A dream is going to dental school and becoming a dentist. A fantasy is "I wAnNA bE fAMouS!!!!"