One of the most extraordinary films of the year has been released worldwide – the drama “Mother Mary” from the A24 studio, where Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel play the roles of a pop star and her former best friend and designer, between whom a “psychosexual romance” breaks out after ordering a concert dress.
How to prepare for watching a movie and which films about fictional pop stars are worth watching – read below.
“A Star is Born”
While many films about fictional musicians have a slight tinge of absurdity, Bradley Cooper's remake of A Star Is Born has already become an undisputed classic. It has it all: a soundtrack that lives its own life, chemistry between the characters, and a magnetic performance from Lady Gaga in the title role, one of the key pop icons of her generation.
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“Almost Famous”
“Almost Famous” is an undisputed hit among musical films. Although the film is often associated with the charismatic heroine Kate Hudson and the young journalist played by Patrick Fugit, the center of the story is the fictional band Stillwater, without which this film would not be so interesting.
“Hedwig and the Unlucky Inch”
Hedwig and the Unlucky Inch is another example of a soundtrack that surpasses many actual music albums. The music balances between a melancholic aesthetic in the spirit of David Bowie and psychedelic 70s prog-rock. Add to this a dazzling glam-rock wardrobe and a wonderful performance by John Cameron Mitchell, and you have a musical that was well ahead of its time, playfully exploring the fluidity of gender.
“Out of sight, out of the charts! / From music to love, one step”
“Out of Sight, Out of the Charts” is the story of a former 80s star (former member of the fictional band PoP!) and an ambitious songwriter, performed by Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. And while it sounds like a risky formula, it works – primarily thanks to the tracks “PoP! Goes My Heart” and “Way Back Into Love”, which can be called absolute hits without shame.
“Velvet Gold Vein”
A stylish picture inspired by the figure of David Bowie. Todd Gaines' “Velvet Gold” tells the story of glam rock idol Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who fakes his own death in the 70s and disappears – only to become the subject of an investigation by a music journalist decades later. David Bowie himself, commenting on the film, noted: “The best thing about it is the gay scenes. Actually, that's the only thing that worked.” And, to be honest, there is some truth in this.