formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Biopics go right back to the beginnings of cinema, where early movie audiences were understandably fascinated with the idea of seeing historical figures, who they could only previously read about or see in paintings, brought to life. In light of … Continued
Are the guitars right? Is Joan Baez sidelined? Who is this Sylvie Russo? And why is it an American shouting ‘Judas’? A Dylan tribute singer, two biographers, a superfan and more weigh in, Source: ‘The hair, the voice, the casual … Continued
Director Michael Gracey on why he turned pop star Robbie Williams into a CGI ape for his dark, intense musical biopic. Source: Why turning Robbie Williams into a “performing monkey” was Michael Gracey’s way into ‘Better Man’: “It’s how he … Continued
Kathryn Ferguson uses clips, voiceovers and interview archives to offer a candid and entertaining account of the actor who was at the pinnacle of Hollywood’s golden age. Source: Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes review – enjoyable look at extraordinary life … Continued
Contemporary interviews and amazing archive footage combine in a sublime snapshot of the band’s whirlwind first US visit. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/nov/25/beatles-64-review
A new film about the life of musician Pharrell Williams, told entirely using Lego, has made most critics happy, judging by early reviews. Source: Piece By Piece: Pharrell Williams’ Lego biopic praised by critics