10 FILMS about MUSIC
These films rock for a different reason. Lets give a little bit of poetic license here and not judge on how many awards won or the brillance of the acting. These films are about music and how music heals the soul or destoys it.
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- DirectorRob ReinerStarsRob ReinerMichael McKeanChristopher GuestSpinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.A comeback like no other.
- DirectorJohn CarneyStarsGlen HansardMarkéta IrglováHugh WalshA modern-day musical about a busker and an immigrant and their eventful week in Dublin, as they write, rehearse and record songs that tell their love story.Surprising heart-filled tale about two people from two different worlds who make beautiful music together and find their place in a world full of confusion.
- DirectorTodd HaynesStarsEwan McGregorJonathan Rhys MeyersChristian BaleIn 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.Over the top- totally, but the music is simply amazing (helped by the vocal genius of Thom Yorke of Radiohead). The male leads are perfect- Ewan, Christian and Jonathan- come on. A film about glamrock and the life of one boy realizing the high cost of being on top. Best line, delivered by the amazing Toni Collett: 'You never realize how beautiful someone is until they are walking out the door'.
- DirectorAnton CorbijnStarsSam RileySamantha MortonCraig ParkinsonA profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to die by suicide at the age of 23.Such a sad way to end such a talented man. This film leaves you breathless and awestruck at the struggles presented when writing from the heart.
- DirectorGeorge CukorStarsJudy GarlandJames MasonJack CarsonA film star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career on a downward spiral.Judy Garland is a star no doubt, but the greatness of this film lies in its ability to demonstrate the happiness of reaching one's dream and the tumbling down that can come from jealousy.
- DirectorStephen FrearsStarsJohn CusackIben HjejleTodd LouisoRob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.John Cusak and a record store- I will work for free.
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsGeorge ClooneyJohn TurturroTim Blake NelsonIn the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them.The comedic timing of these three men who are on an odyssey. The weaving of their tale, that is centered around a tune that is so catchy it is stuck in your head for days. Comedy and Music a perfect pairing, I expect nothing less from the Coen brothers.
- DirectorCameron CroweStarsBilly CrudupPatrick FugitKate HudsonA high-school boy in the early 1970s is given the chance to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine about an up-and-coming rock band as he accompanies them on their concert tour.A coming of age tale like none other. A young boy following a famous band on the road, every teenagers dream job- has his eyes opened to the real world of sex, drugs and love.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsJohn BelushiDan AykroydCab CallowayJake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago....well, what to say. Just watch it.
- DirectorAlex CoxStarsGary OldmanChloe WebbDavid HaymanThe relationship between Sid Vicious, bassist for British punk group Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen is portrayed.Love is distruction. Gary Oldman will always be my first love. A great representation of the high price of love and living on the edge and falling from it.