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What are some of the films you’ve seen, and your opinion - did the producers do the artist(s) justice?

Walk The Line - 2oo5 - Johnny Cash - The first time I saw this I thought they focused too much on the darkness of his addiction but seeing it again, I think they did a good job.

Bohemian Rhapsody - 2o18 - Queen/Freddie Mercury - Enjoyed this story and the tension of the band’s ability to face challenges.

Rocketman - 2o19 - Elton John - Interesting they captured his absolute joy of performing at the beginning given how nervous he was back then.

The Doors - 1991 - Jim Morrison - Just saw this recently - Don’t know how I missed it all these years. What a journey of poetry and intensity.

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All your movies OK, except this one. To quote Denis Leary:

“Do we need a two-hour movie about the Doors? No. I can sum it up in five seconds: I’m drunk, I’m nobody; I’m drunk, I’m famous; I’m drunk, I’m dead.”

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Don’t know, but If you want a great watch check this full documentary on YT about 3 brothers who pretty much invented punk rock back in the 70s.

Sample Song (all about corrupt politicians!)

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Ray, starring Jamie Foxx.

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Ray was superb, and it was fully approved of by Ray himself.

Jamie Foxx is not only a classically trained musician and composer but also a consummate actor.

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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

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Metal Lords.
Teen cast band movie- I love it.

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That Thing You Do

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I think there was one about this group, er, lumbar Puncture, Epidural, Spinal Tap? Something medical.
Supposed to be a bit dry and serious but there is rumored to be a sequel in the works so it might be ok.

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Vertebral Faucet

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24 Hour Party People

Control

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Yeah that’s my favorite. Especially the director’s cut.

Amadeus.

Again Directors cut is super awesome.

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Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave

Count Me In

Blues Brothers

Buddy Holly

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Yes!!! Fantastic! :+1: :+1:

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My two faves for sure, with Control for the feeling and 24HPP for the humor. My favorite person in both is Gretton.

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Spice World

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The Glenn Miller Story

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There was a Chet Baker one too- can’t remember the name

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Found a gem last night from not too long ago.

A Complete Unknown - 2o24 - Bob Dylan

Glad to see all the activity on this topic and will check out some of your selections in time.