Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
After bassist Jason Newsted quits the band in 2001, heavy metal superstars Metallica realize that they need an intervention. In this revealing documentary, filmmakers follow the three rock stars as they hire a group therapist and grapple with 20 years of repressed anger and aggression. Between searching for a replacement bass player, creating a new album and confronting their personal demons, the band learns to open up in ways they never thought possible.
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"I guess it worked. That's not knocking at all. I mean, we haven't had to do it, but I think that's a great idea"
— Chuck
Josh and Chuck reference Metallica being in therapy together, likely referring to the documentary about the band in therapy.
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The Creepy Legacy of the Hotel Cecil
"He did that documentary on Metallica when they're all in therapy."
— Chuck
Chuck references Joe Berlinger's documentary about Metallica as an example of his filmmaking work.
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How Natural Selection Works
"It's like Metallica after the black album. Yeah. What happened? What happened Metallica?"
— Chuck
Making a comparison about how bands change their style over time, similar to how species evolve.
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Cast
James Hetfield
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Lars Ulrich
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Kirk Hammett
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Robert Trujillo
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Jason Newsted
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Dave Mustaine
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Bob Rock
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Phil Towle
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