What are your favorite music-themed movies?

Posted by draggcj (A) on November 13, 2003 at 05:42:32

last weekend I rented the DVD of The Committments- What a GREAT freakin movie! I plan on putting it on my XMAS list. Great story, great acting, great music. I found a small review on the web which follows. I highly recommend it. Anyone else have any to recommend?

An irresistible, comic drama from director Alan Parker (Evita, Mississippi Burning), overflowing and alive with passion, humor, and music, The Commitments showcases some old R&B standards in a new light. A headstrong, fast-talking, ambitious young Dubliner (Robert Arkins) fancies himself a promoter of talent, and sets about assembling and packaging a local Irish R&B band. His group of self-absorbed, backbiting, but stunningly talented individuals begin to succeed beyond his wildest dreams, until petty jealousies and recrimination threaten to scuttle the whole deal. A moody, vivid, and soulful exploration of the Dublin club scene as well as a showcase for some wonderful unknown actors, the film (and its wonderful soundtrack) also features the actual band covering classic soul tunes from the likes of Otis Redding and Sam and Dave. It's that combination of soul and soul music that makes The Commitments a special little film. --Robert Lane --

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Topic - What are your favorite music-themed movies? - draggcj 05:42:32 11/13/03 (17)

Re: What are your favorite music-themed movies? - rico 06:55:13 11/14/03 (0)

Black Orpheus -- followed by Intimate Lighting and The Brothers Mozart. nt - clarkjohnsen 06:44:12 11/14/03 (0)

Re: What are your favorite music-themed movies? - Joe in Seattle 20:55:19 11/13/03 (0)

Ken Russel; the Music Lovers, Scorcese; NY NY, - gware 16:15:49 11/13/03 (1)

Sheesh! Forgot to add Jailhouse Rock.... - gware 16:35:57 11/13/03 (0)

Bird!!!..nt - dwill123 13:11:28 11/13/03 (5)

Yes, Round Midnight too... - draggcj 15:50:02 11/13/03 (4)

Re: Yes, Round Midnight too... - rico 06:04:22 11/14/03 (3)

Re: Yes, Round Midnight too... - Dmitry 15:57:55 11/14/03 (2)

Re: Yes, Round Midnight too... - rico 13:08:05 11/15/03 (1)

Re: Yes, Round Midnight too... - Dmitry 18:25:49 11/15/03 (0)

Spinal Tap _ <nt> - Mart 12:07:43 11/13/03 (1)

you got that right! (nt) - TA 21:28:46 11/13/03 (0)

Jesus Christ Superstar n/t - Bolt_Snypr 11:26:05 11/13/03 (0)

Blues brothers/Amadeus/Hard days night/Get Shorty - late 07:53:52 11/13/03 (0)

Re: What are your favorite music-themed movies? - Victor Khomenko 06:05:15 11/13/03 (1)

Re: In mono - rico 06:11:30 11/13/03 (0)

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