Life never lived up to what Anthony Bourdain wanted it to be
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Review: Doc explores Anthony Bourdain s own parts unknown
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Movie Review: Doc explores Anthony Bourdain s own parts unknown
JOCELYN NOVECK | Associated Press
There are many startling moments in “Roadrunner,” Morgan Neville’s rich and moving documentary about the singular culinary storyteller Anthony Bourdain, who tragically took his life at the age of 61.
Here’s just one that sticks out: a quick scene with a therapist, in Argentina. As Bourdain lies on her couch, cameras rolling for an episode of his show, he describes some frightening psychological urges he has. She asks him if he wants to change, and to feel differently. He replies: “I suspect it’s too late.
By JOCELYN NOVECK
AP National Writer
There are many startling moments in âRoadrunner,â Morgan Nevilleâs rich and moving documentary about the singular culinary storyteller Anthony Bourdain, who tragically took his life at the age of 61.
Hereâs just one that sticks out: a quick scene with a therapist, in Argentina. As Bourdain lies on her couch, cameras rolling for an episode of his show, he describes some frightening psychological urges he has. She asks him if he wants to change, and to feel differently. He replies: âI suspect itâs too late.â
We never learn here why Bourdain wanted to film what seems a genuine therapy session. But it fits in perfectly with the portrait Neville paints of a man who couldnât resist being anything but painfully honest, and painfully public, even when it took him down some dark paths.