From Jeremy Allen Whiteit is coming Bruce Springsteen film, in Timothée Chalamet showing his Bob Dylan– as words in The Complete Unknownmusic biopics seem to be everywhere.
However, this blurring is nothing new. Films focusing on the lives of music icons have been captivating audiences for decades, since the 1980s. Coal Miner's Daughterabout the life of a national icon Loretta Lynnto 2005 Johnny Cash biopic, Go Line.
James Mangoldthe writer and director behind both Go Line and Chalamet's upcoming film, explains The Complete Unknown as a departure from the standard musical biopic format.
“I didn't want to turn Bob Dylan into a simple character with a simple opening thing that makes you go, 'Ah, now I get him.' I don't think that's possible, as I know him,” said Mangold, 60 Rolling Stone earlier this year. “So my role as an actor becomes, if I'm not going to do that… which I did the way I did in Walk the Line. It's the difference.”
He continued: “Johnny Cash is defined by the way he was brought up, the loss of his brother, the shame he has in his life, and the addiction that was caused by the grief of his childhood. It follows very clearly. And his music is about, sort of, imprisonment and darkness – all of which resonates wonderfully, and surprisingly, with what is seen psychologically about him. None of this is going to be easy with Bob.”
While a musical biopic focuses on one character in particular, Mangold says the story can also be about an entire cast of characters, and more importantly, how the story makes the audience feel.
“One of the things that's really hard to explain and I think it's hard to explain in film — and one of the big questions in life — is what talent is and how someone is born special,” Mangold said. “Instead of trying to answer that question, which I believe is really unanswerable, I think we try to answer it – when we meet someone like that, who has some kind of artistic tiger on the tail and appears in a kind of rocket. a ship compared to us mortals – [is] How does it affect us and our feelings about existence, our reality? Jealousy, worship, idolatry, infatuation, love—all these things can be the result of this kind of superpower that a character can have.”
Keep scrolling Us WeeklyA selection of the best music biopics of all time:
'The Coal Miner's Daughter' (1980)
Following the life of country music star Loretta Lynn from her upbringing in poverty in Kentucky to her marriage at the age of 15 and her eventual rise to fame, Coal Miner's Daughter is titled after the singer's 1970 hit of the same name and won praise from both critics and the box office.
Based on George VecseyA 1976 biography of the singer, the film became the seventh highest-grossing film of the 1980s. Lynn was handpicked Sister Spacek to play her in the film, and Spacek went on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance (the film was nominated for seven Oscars in total).
'Amadeus' (1984)
Adapted from the 1979 stage play of the same name, Amadeus tells a fictional story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozartfocusing more on his rivalry with the composer Antonio Salieri. The film's critical reception is evidenced by eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Miloš Forman) and best actor (F. Murray Abraham).
A period piece marked by intensity, intelligence and strong performance from its sources, Amadeus to create and entertain a glimpse into the life of a legendary composer.
'La Bamba' (1987)
The title is Ritchie Valens' a rock and roll adaptation of the Mexican song of the same name, La Bamba follows the rise and fall of a Chicano star for a while in the music industry. It is called “the definitive Eighties music biopic” by The Timesi Luis Valdez-helmed film marked by powerful music, family conflict, racism and a tragic ending made even more tragic by the fact that it is based on a true story.
'Selena' (1997)
Jennifer LopezSuccess performance as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez this 1997 biopic made her the first Latina actress to earn $1 million and shot the star to unprecedented levels of fame.
Beyond Lopez's performance as a Tejano music star, his life was tragically cut short at the age of 23, Selena it has strong music and a tear-jerking story written and directed by him Gregory Nava.
'8 Mile' (2002)
It's playing Eminem at the beginning of his film, with strong performances Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger again Make Phifer, 8 miles a fictional version of Eminem's growing up and budding rap career in his hometown of Detroit.
A huge box office success, the brutal and emotional film also garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself.”
'Ray' (2004)
Ray is a film that covers three decades of the life of Ray Charlesthere Jamie Foxx gives an Oscar-winning performance as a soul singer. With support from Kerry Washington, Regina King again Clifton Powellthe film explores the complexities of Charles' life while honoring his famous career.
'Walk the Line' (2005)
Based on two biographies of Johnny Cash, Go Line follows the singer-songwriter's early life, including his relationship with June Carter (played by Reese Witherspoon) and his stories of addiction. Joaquin Phoenix gives a thrilling performance as Cash, and Witherspoon took home her first and only Academy Award for her portrayal of Carter.
'La Vie en Rose' (2007)
Named after his signature song, La Vie en Rose tells the story of the life of a French artist Edith Piaf in an indirect structure. From a childhood spent in a brothel in Normandy to dealing with grief, addiction and health problems later in life, Marion Cotillard portrays the singer's life with the grace and courage that earned him the first Academy Award for a French-language role.
'Straight Outta Compton' (2015)
It's playing Ice Cube again Dr. Dre (former members of the band NWA and producers of the film), Straight Outta Compton shows the rise and fall of a hip hop group based in Compton. The film won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture and inspired Dr. Dre's breakthrough 2015 album, Compton.
'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018)
Focused Freddie MercuryThe life of Queen, from the formation of Queen to the band's famous Live Aid performance in 1985, Bohemian Rhapsody produced by Queen's manager Jim Beachand band members Brian May again Roger Taylor acting as film coordinators. Rami MalekMercury's impressive portrayal earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, and the film also took home Oscars for Film Editing, Sound Editing and Mixing.
'Rocketman' (2019)
Based on the life of Elton John, Rocketman It differs from most of its biopic predecessors in that it is a jukebox music drama told entirely through John's discography. Traversing the highs and lows of the iconic singer's career, Taron EgertonThe artist's performance as the artist has won praise from audiences and critics alike. The film was a hit because it was the first from a major channel to include a gay male sex scene.
'Elvis' (2022)
The unknown Austin Butler turns into Elvis Presley with this colorful account of the life of the King of Rock and Roll. With Baz LuhrmannEclectic style, including a modern take on classic Elvis songs, the film tells the story of Presley's childhood, career, rise, fall and eventual death, romance, addiction issues and relationship problems along the way. Tom Hanks it gives strange performance as Colonel Tom ParkerPresley's manager who acts as an antagonist in the film.
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