Almost a decade has elapsed since Bowiesque glam-rock superstar Brian Slade escaped the spotlight of the London scene. Now, investigative journalist Arthur Stuart is on assignment to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic Slade. Stuart, himself forged by the music of the 1970s, explores the larger-than-life stars who were once his idols and what has become of them since the turn of the new decade..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 119 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Music
✓ Stars: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Janet McTeer, Toni Collette
✓ Director: Carter Burwell, Susie Figgis, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Christine Vachon
The Velvet Goldmine (1998) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Velvet Goldmine (1998) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Velvet Goldmine (1998) is staring with Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Janet McTeer, Toni Collette, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Carter Burwell, Susie Figgis, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Christine Vachon juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.