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
‘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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‘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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Asbury Park, NJ, Rock ‘n Roll Film: Review
The film chronicles the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore town where a skinny, wild-haired kid named Springsteen and his friends rocked all night.
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Who Were The Who Managers Lambert & Stamp?
Aspiring filmmakers Kit Lambert & Chris Stamp ended up managing The Who in their early years and having a profound effect on the band’s career
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Jimi Hendrix ‘Electric Church’ Doc: More Magic
The film captures the legend at his finest in a performance before his largest ever U.S. audience just a few months before his death. It’s coming to theaters
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Joe Cocker Documentary: ‘Mad Dog With Soul’
A fine new film chronicles the remarkable rise and heartbreaking downfall of the British soul-rock legend. Numerous live and interview clips tell the tale.
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Amy Winehouse Documentary Haunts
The Academy Award-winning documentary is a “dark and painful” tale that sadly shows how she was destined to die young and join music’s “27 Club”
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Blackmore, Private Guitar Star, Opens Up
The recently released Ritchie Blackmore Story DVD may very well have helped Deep Purple’s selection for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016. “A rock eccentric’s life worth witnessing.”
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Janis Joplin Doc: ‘Little Girl Blue’
In the new documentary, “Little Girl Blue,” the legend bares her soul. The soundtrack is now out; the film airs on PBS’ American Masters in May 3. Review…
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