Music movies

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Part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream, this film captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

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From humble roots as pastor's sons in New Jersey, through their meteoric rise to fame, the Jonas Brothers' bond was unshakeable-until a surprising and painful breakup led Joe, Kevin and Nick down very different paths. With deeply personal interviews, previously unreleased footage and exclusive music, this is the Jonas Brothers as never seen before.

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Featuring never-before-seen footage, concert performances and intimate interviews, filmmaker Ron Howard examines the life and career of famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti.

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Raw Claustrophobic Relentless Fast-paced Stylish

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The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

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Gay theme tensions, Fame vs authenticity, Drug abuse pressures, Creative partnership resilience, Public image control, Mentor artist power

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Playful Tense Heartwarming Whimsical Hopeful

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In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

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"movie: uglydolls. genres: animation, Music, Family, Comedy, Animation, Music, Family, Comedy main themes: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Musical, Based on toy, Self image full keywords list: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Imperfection. concept analysis: the film posits that worth is defined by empathy and authenticity rather than polished appearances or gatekept standards. it interrogates perfectionism and celebrates collective acceptance, Arguing that community and compassion create access to belonging."

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Michael Hutchence was flying high as the lead singer of the legendary rock band INXS until his untimely death in 1997. Richard Lowenstein’s documentary examines Hutchence’s deeply felt life through his many loves and demons.

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Realistic Steady Intimate Gritty Cynical

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A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.

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Family vs ambition, Stigma of conviction, Local roots vs distant dreams, Economic precarity of artists, Motherhood and career, Support networks and resilience

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Realistic Tense Intimate Atmospheric Restrained

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A shy teenager living on the Isle of Wight dreams of pop stardom. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.

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Ambition vs integrity, Class aspiration and gatekeeping, Exploitative mentorship, Deception and age misrepresentation, Family debt and pressure, Industry pressure and contracts

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Tense Dry Stylish Satirical Moody

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The story of Mötley Crüe and their rise from the Sunset Strip club scene of the early 1980s to superstardom.

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Loyalty under pressure, Substance abuse cycles, Fame and excess, Identity and reinvention, Leadership and lineup changes, Creative control and rights, Family strain and loss

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The movie is a biopic about Mia Martini, an italian singer who died in 1995.