I recently started a similar topic on another site, and would like to get the AH membership's view. What are your favorite movies about or related to music? Just curious. There's a lot of really good flicks either about music or with music being a central element.
My favorites, and these aren't really meant to be in order:
1. This Is Spinal Tap- A true classic! This movie is just as "wet-your-pants-funny" to me today as the first time I saw it. The actors & director actually wrote and performed the music, and although it's a parody, I liked the music enough to buy both Spinal Tap CDs and repurchase the remasters. I highly recommend the movie and the CDs- it's great stuff!
2. The Committments- Even if you're not a fan of soul music, this movie is tremendously well written and acted. Almost all of the music is actually performed by the actors, and they've actually continued to tour as the Committments to this day (although not the entire cast). The music is good and the story compelling.
3. High Fidelity- While it isn't strictly about music, the movie is dead-on in it's portrayal of compulsive music geeks. Jack Black, particulary, is a genius, and the whole movie crackles with energy. Doesn't hurt that there's a bit of Rob Gordon in many of us, either!
4. Amadeus- Very well acted & written, with a brilliant performance by Holman as Mozart, with a very good supporting performance by Abraham. The look is gorgeous, the sound (at least on the Spec Ed) is sumptuous, and the whole movie is just beautiful.
5. The Red Violin- This is one I've long recommended as a great demo DVD, and a nice to all the "demo discs" full bombs, depth charges & other explosions; the soundtrack here is more subtle, but very effective. The look is great, and although the direction is very idiosyncratic, I think it works. The real star of the movie is the Red Violin itself, mostly played by classical star Joshua Bell. This one is a fantastic movie, IMOHO, even if sometimes hard to follow.
Guilty Pleasure Pick:
6. Rock Star- I know this one makes a lot of people cringe, but I was totally pulled in to the [uncredited] story of Ripper Owen. Jennifer Aniston is hot in that netting-dress, Walhberg is likeable & enthusiastic, and it's fun to see Pilson, Bonham & Wylde as his band. Despite the crappy reviews this is a really fun flick, IMOHO.
Any music flicks you guys are fond of?