There hasn’t been a time in cinema history wheremusicalshaven’t been a major draw for audiences.
Directed byPablo Larrain,Mariais a return to his fascination with iconic and tragic women of the 20th century.
Rather than filming himself,Williams is depicted in the film as a CGI anthropomorphized chimpanzee.
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Gracey is no stranger to the musical movie genre, as his directorial debut was 2017’sThe Greatest Showman.
This film was also a biographical musical, about entertainment industry legendP.
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The intricately plotted musical crime thriller delivers powerhouse performances fromZoe Saldana,Karla Sofia Gascon, andSelena Gomez.
The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, and was a contender for the Palme d’Or.
Bennett and Dinklage both brought a deep knowledge of their characters to their portrayal on screen.
Maria follows the renowned opera diva Maria Callas as she lives in seclusion in Paris during her later years. Despite her deteriorating health, Callas receives an intriguing invitation to tour, prompting reflection on the legacy and influence of her storied career in the world of opera.
The film builds on the stage adaptation, withDanielle BrooksandFantasia Barrinoreprising their roles.
The narrative follows Celie Harris-Johnson (Barrino) and her struggles across several decades in this period piece.
The cast deliver powerful performances, andthe songs and choreography add depth and layers tocharacters who are already beloved.
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to independence.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
The first film adaptation of the musical was released in 1961 and was co-directed byRobert WiseandJerome Robbins.
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Directed by Michael Gracey, Better Man explores the life and career of singer Robbie Williams through his own eyes.
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Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
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Adapted for the screen from Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical of the same name, In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos as Usnavi de la Vega, a bodega owner in the New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Usnavi’s daily life and the lives of the other neighborhood residents are detailed through song, set against the backdrop of a sweltering New York City summer.
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Emilia Pérez follows Rita, an underestimated lawyer working at a prominent law firm focused on freeing criminals rather than pursuing justice. She is recruited by the leader of a criminal organization, prompting a complex journey that challenges her principles as she navigates the morally ambiguous world of her new employer.
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A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
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The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
