Most musical biopics are forgettable, generic fare. They rarely resemble nothing more than a fond tribute to the artists, but as historical films or character studies, they are extremely lacking. They usually take a simplified…
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‘Respect’: A Lackluster Look at the Life of the Queen of Soul
by Blake Isonby Blake IsonBiopics have long been a crowd favorite. From the 1985 Best Picture winner Amadeus to the modern classic The Social Network, audiences are enamored by the idea of watching a biographical tale unfold on the…
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‘Rocketman’ vs. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Which is the Better Musical Biopic?
by Nils Bergby Nils BergCan you smell it? I can: biopics are cool again. Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman cannot help but be compared. They are both about gay, British rock stars with stories each riddled with tragedy, darkness, and…