Smitten and inspired, Slade rises from the ashes of fussy brocade, reincarnating as the ambiguous pop-rock God/dess of platinum dust and phoenix feathers, Maxwell Demon. As with anything, there are flaws.
I don't think I've ever seen a movie that has polarized people as much as this one, or at least very few. Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. The first time I saw this film was a while back (maybe a decade ago), and I thought it was interesting.
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His alluring androgynous imagery and the seductive sounds his 'glitter rock' seduce teenagers across the world, offering refuge for the weird and unwanted with the promise of an everything-goes hedonism. Verified Purchase. In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world. Some people have put down every single thing about it. 4 wins & 10 nominations. As a Bowie fan I was hesitant to watch this when it came out, but glad I did. Rock-n-roll sexiness made into an incredible movie for the senses. Both makes fun of and sympathetic to characters. An affluent and unexceptional homemaker in the suburbs develops multiple chemical sensitivity. Soon, dancing and fun lead to more difficult choices, as the Nazis begin tightening their grip on... Glam rock was in part about copying others for copying's sake, like Brian Slade copied from Curt Wild, and everyone copied from Jack Fairy. Rock shows, fashion, and rock journalism all play a role in showing the youth culture of 1970s Britain, as well as the gay culture of the time. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is, as Brian Slade, a glittering void, as cloaked in mystery at the end as he was at the beginning.
An artistic six-year-old boy in 1960s America is obsessed with The Dottie Show. As for it's structural resemblance to 'Citizen Kane', that was one of the points. 119 of 147 people found this review helpful. In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
But when he comes to the United States, he seeks out American rock star Curt Wild, and they become involved in each other's lives on a personal and creative level. There is a delicateness to how the story unfolds and the characters are for the most part rounded and pop off the screen. With Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette.
A boy shoots his father and flies out the window. 119 of 147 people found this review helpful. I will admit the plot is non-linear and kinda wacky but you don't have time to care because it is a stunning experience to enjoy with beautiful visuals, music that gets the heart pumping, and a whole lotta hot men. It's been 10 years since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade (Meyers) faked his own death and vanished from the spotlight. On the 10th anniversary of the character assassination, journalist Arthur Stuart investigates Slade's disappearance, forcing him to revisit his own confusing teenage identity crisis and rebirth mirroring that of his idol Brian Slade.Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language and drug use Video availability outside of United States varies.
It's pretty much the rise and fall of a glam superstar, an amalgamation of all the Bowie stories, gossip and people in his orbit, and while definitely not historical or accurate, I think it really convays the spirit of the era. September 1, 2009 | Full Review… Rob Nelson
At the height of his fame and cultural influence, he plots his sensational demise to escape, alienating his fans and falling into obscurity. ), costumes. Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is, as Brian Slade, a glittering void, as cloaked in mystery at the end as he was at the beginning. We can't get enough of these LGBTQ+ powerhouse pairs.Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? I am a sucker for rock and glam from the time period, (The Stooges, T-Rex, Velvet Underground) and the sound track is good enough it won an Oscar in addition to Oscars for Artistic Direction and Costume & Make-up Design. I swoon every time. This is not a great film but an interesting film. A decade later, journalist Arthur Stuart tracks Slade through his early life and his initial encounter with American singer Curt Wild as well as ex-wife Mandy Slade, whose marriage paralleled his Bowie-like ascent to fame as an innovative, bisexual rock star pushing the limits. Which has been many times since I show it to everyone who is unfamiliar with it. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.
A close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany listen to banned swing music from the U.S. For a 90’s film was surprised at language and nudity. It helps if you are cool with nonlinear narratives. Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016 . In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
Smitten and inspired, Slade rises from the ashes of fussy brocade, reincarnating as the ambiguous pop-rock God/dess of platinum dust and phoenix feathers, Maxwell Demon.