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Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 musical drama film written and directed by Todd Haynes from a story by Haynes and James Lyons. It is set in Britain during the glam rock days of the early 1970s, and tells the story of fictional bisexual pop star Brian Slade, who faked his own death.
Oct 23, 1998 · A fictionalized biopic of a 1970s glam superstar, influenced by Oscar Wilde's writings and featuring Ewan McGregor, Christian Bale and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The film explores the themes of identity, sexuality and art in the context of the glitter rock era.
- (38K)
- Drama, Music
- Todd Haynes
- 1998-10-23
Roger Ebert criticizes the film for being too confused and cluttered in its exploration of the life and death of a fictional glam-rock star inspired by David Bowie. He praises the performances and the music, but finds the plot and the structure lacking in focus and coherence.
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.
Glam rock star Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Myers) plays a character on stage named Maxwell Demon who predicts his death on stage. Shortly after he announces...
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- Todd Haynes
- R
- Ewan Mcgregor
Velvet Goldmine. 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. 417 IMDb 6.9 1 h 58 min 1998. X-Ray R.
Sep 28, 2011 · FILM DESCRIPTION: Todd Haynes wrote and directed this glitzy re-creation of London's glam-rock scene of the '70s. Filmed in London, Manchester, and New York.
- 2 min
- 250.2K
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