Films/DVDs
Rock movies come in a variety of modes: Biopics, fictional stories set in a music setting, documentaries about stars, bands, musicians and other musical figures and topics, plus concerts and live musical performances, among others. Whether coming to or playing in theaters, on TV, or released on DVD and Blu-ray, we fill you in on what you may want to see
11 Movies That Rock: Woodstock to Spinal Tap
From Almost Famous to The Last Waltz, from School of Rock to Wayne’s World, these films share one thing in common – they all rock!
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Keith Richards ‘Under the Influence’: Review
Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville captures Keef’s essence in the masterful Netflix documentary about the blues and tales of the road
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Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus Deluxe: Review
Rock may today seem less likely to take over and remake the world, but most of this music still sounds just as good as it did in 1968.
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‘Echo in the Canyon’: Quiet Yet Tectonic Shift in Music History
The documentary tells the story of how the improbable concentration of musicians in Laurel Canyon spawned the California sound of the 1960s
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Review: Chuck Berry’s 1987 Concert Film with 7 Hours of Bonus Material
The classic film features the master rock pioneer joined by Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and more.
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Linda Ronstadt Documentary Review: ‘I Have to Sing’
From the beginning of her career, Ronstadt was never not going to be a sensation. Only the natural course of life could make her stop singing.
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‘Blinded by the Light’ and the Global Appeal of Bruce Springsteen
Anyone remotely familiar with Bruce Springsteen’s upbringing will understand why The Boss gave thumbs up to the concept of the film
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‘David Crosby: Remember My Name’ Doc: Review
His frankness and honesty drive the documentary, one of the most intimate portraits of a major rock star ever committed to film.
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‘Yesterday’ Film Review: A Beatles What-If Story
The film offers a clever premise: What if you woke up one day and no one but you has a clue who the Beatles were? And so you decide to sing their songs.
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Taron Egerton Wins Golden Globe For Best Actor in ‘Rocketman’
The star of the Elton John biopic was a surprise winner for one of the big acting awards. John and Bernie Taupin were also honored for their first award
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