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entertainment2 months ago

Springsteen's 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' Faces Box Office Challenges and Sequel Talks

The film 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' underperformed at the box office, earning only $8.9 million after a positive critical reception, likely due to its introspective nature and an older fanbase less inclined to attend. This contrasts with the more successful 'A Complete Unknown,' which opened with $23.2 million and eventually grossed $75 million in the U.S.

music-film1 year ago

"Back to Black: A Compelling Amy Winehouse Biopic with Extraordinary Performances"

The new Amy Winehouse biopic, "Back to Black," captures the essence of the singer's life and music, portraying her as a force of nature with a raw appetite for life. The film delves into the drama of Winehouse's light/dark balance, with Marisa Abela delivering a compelling performance that nails every aspect of the singer. It explores her relationships, struggles with addiction, and the creation of her iconic album "Back to Black," but falls short in fully understanding and expressing the emotional depth of her self-destruction.

music-film1 year ago

"Opus: Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Concert and Legacy"

Before his death, Ryuichi Sakamoto planned one last performance, captured in the film "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus," directed by his son Neo Sora. Shot in black and white at NHK Broadcasting Center’s 509 Studio in Tokyo, the spare and intimate concert showcases Sakamoto's career-spanning music rearranged for solo piano. Despite physical limitations and declining health, Sakamoto's performance exudes triumph, conveying a sense of relief and ecstasy. The film serves as a lasting impression of the influential musician and will eventually stream on the Criterion Channel.

entertainment2 years ago

Tupac Shakur's Posthumous Grammy Nomination for "Dear Mama" Docuseries Sparks Excitement

Tupac Shakur, the late rapper, has received a posthumous nomination for the Grammy Awards in the best music film category for the docuseries titled Dear Mama. The series explores the relationship between Tupac and his mother, Afeni Shakur. If he wins, it would be Tupac's first Grammy award. Other posthumous nominees include David Bowie and Little Richard. The winner will be announced at the Grammy ceremonies in February 2024. Meanwhile, a suspect, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, has been arrested for orchestrating Tupac's murder in 1996 and is awaiting trial.