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1. ›Film Review: A Star Is Born (1976)@drax205d

   

   Among the many cinematic triumphs that have failed to withstand the test of time, the 1976 iteration of A Star Is Born stands as one of the more conspicuous casualties of shifting cultural tides. This second remake of William A. Wellman’s 1937 Hollywood melodrama was, by any commercial metric, a phenomenon: the year’s second highest-grossing film, a Golden Globe juggernaut, and the vehicle that secured Barbra Streisand two Grammy Awards, with its signature ballad Evergreen dominating charts worldwide. Yet today, it languishes in relative obscurity, rarely invoked as a touchstone of 1970s cinema, seldom referenced in contemporary pop culture discourse. Much of its diminished stature can be attributed to the inevitable, unforgiving comparisons with its predecessor and subsequent remakes – the Judy Garland-James Mason vehicle of 1954 and the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga reinterpretation of 2018 – which collectively cast the 1976 version in an unflattering light. However, the film’s shortcomings extend beyond comparative disadvantage; fundamental flaws in conception, execution, and chemistry render it a profoundly disappointing experience, particularly for viewers anticipating greatness from its formidable talents.

   The narrative unfolds with John Norman Howard (Kris Kristofferson), a rock demigod whose fame grants him licence to behave with reckless abandon, epitomised when he drunkenly forces thousands of devoted fans to endure a five-hour delay before a perfunctory concert appearance. Post-performance, he stumbles into a bar where his boorish conduct disrupts the set of Esther Hoffman (Streisand), an aspiring lounge singer. Their paths collide more dramatically when John brawls with an intrusive fan (an uncredited Robert Englund), necessitating Esther’s intervention to spirit him away through a rear exit. The following day, John arrives at Esther’s modest apartment to offer an apology, initiating a series of increasingly intimate encounters that culminate in their coupling at his opulent mansion. It is here that John, hearing Esther’s raw musical talent at the piano, recognises her potential and resolves to shepherd her career. His patronage propels her to stardom, and they marry, but their union is soon poisoned by diverging trajectories: Esther’s ascent coincides with John’s precipitous decline, accelerated by substance abuse and professional obsolescence. His self-destructive spiral reaches its nadir when he drunkenly crashes Esther’s triumphant Grammy acceptance, humiliating her on national television. Though Esther forgives his transgressions – even after discovering him in flagrante with a groupie-like journalist (Marta Heflin) – their attempt at reconciliation on a remote ranch ends abruptly in an alcohol-fuelled tragedy that claims John’s life.

   Superficially, this iteration honours Wellman’s foundational premise: a Cinderella narrative wherein a woman’s professional ascendancy inversely mirrors her lover-mentor’s ruinous descent. Yet the 1976 version sought distinction by transplanting the action from Hollywood soundstages to the arena rock circuit, replacing the washed-up actor archetype with a dissolute rock star. This shift was ostensibly strategic – capitalising on rock music’s cultural dominance in the mid-1970s while exploiting the dissolution of the Hays Code to inject gritty authenticity with liberal doses of profanity, narcotics, and fleeting nudity. Conceptually, it promised a New Hollywood sensibility applied to a Classic Hollywood framework. Alas, this ambition was fatally compromised from inception when Streisand, already a colossus in music and film, transformed the project into a self-aggrandising showcase. Her artistic identity, rooted in Broadway theatricality and traditional pop sophistication, proved fundamentally incompatible with the raw, rebellious ethos of rock music. Kristofferson, though a country artist by origin, embodied the rock star persona with convincing authenticity, his lived-in ruggedness and gravelly vocal delivery lending credence to John’s self-destruction. Streisand, by contrast, exudes an unshakeable aura of calculated diva-dom; her meticulously crafted vocals, however technically impeccable, jar discordantly against Kristofferson’s earthy performances, never quite convincing as the product of a gritty bar-band upbringing.

   Compounding this tonal dissonance is the utter absence of palpable chemistry between the leads. Their romance unfolds with mechanical predictability rather than organic passion, a failure exacerbated by a script – co-written by Frank Pierson, John Gregory Dunne, and Joan Didion – that neglects to cultivate believable emotional intimacy. Scenes intended to convey profound connection instead feel like perfunctory plot obligations, devoid of the messy, lived-in quality essential to selling such an operatic tragedy. One senses not two souls intertwined by fate and artistry, but two performers occupying parallel universes, their interactions stiffened by mutual artistic incompatibility and behind-the-scenes friction.

   Further undermining the film’s emotional impact is its notoriously anti-climactic denouement. John’s demise, ambiguously framed as a drunk-driving accident rather than the explicit suicide mandated by the original script, robs the tragedy of its necessary catharsis. This narrative cowardice stemmed directly from producer Jon Peters’ interference, leveraging his position as Streisand’s romantic partner to override creative integrity during test screenings. Peters’ meddling extended far beyond the ending; his relentless micromanagement of every aspect – from musical selections to character motivations – transformed the production into a toxic battleground. Director Frank Pierson, an Oscar-winning screenwriter fresh from Dog Day Afternoon, found himself so emasculated by the triumvirate of Streisand, Peters, and a disengaged Kristofferson that he later chronicled the experience in a scathing magazine exposé. Though this account did little to dent the film’s immediate commercial success or Streisand’s standing, it cemented the 1976 A Star Is Born’s reputation as a vanity project – another example of ego triumphing over artistry.

   In retrospect, the film’s failure to endure feels inevitable. Where the 1937 original captured Depression-era Hollywood with unflinching realism, and the 2018 remake dissected modern celebrity culture with surgical precision, the 1976 version exists in an uncomfortable limbo – too slick for gritty authenticity, too self-serious for camp appeal. Its musical numbers, once chart-topping phenomena, now sound dated and overproduced; its attempts at gritty realism feel contrived, its emotional beats unearned. Streisand’s undeniable vocal prowess cannot compensate for her fundamental miscasting, while Kristofferson’s authentic rock-star weariness is squandered on a script that denies him meaningful depth. The toxic production dynamics bled onto the screen, leaving behind a film that, despite its initial accolades, ultimately embodies the very themes it sought to explore: the corrosive nature of fame, the perils of artistic compromise, and the tragic spectacle of immense potential squandered.

   RATING: 3/10 (+)

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2. ›Review: A Star is Born | The Story of Love, Music and Addiction That Will Move You [ENG-ESP]@jessuses1381604d

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   Hello to all Hive friends. I hope you are doing well today... I am doing well, thank God, and this day I want to share with you all my opinions about a movie... I have to say that I personally felt that the movie “A Star is Born” is one of those movies that grabs you emotionally in a way that makes you question many things and leaves you thinking for a long time.... This movie starts with the character played by the talented actor Bradley Cooper, who is performing on stage.. and you can tell he is quite a star, but you can also get to notice that darkness that surrounds him, this artist is an alcoholic person and you can get to see how this affects him, even while giving an incredible show... Then into the equation comes the character of Ally, played by Lady Gaga, who is a waitress with a natural talent for acting and dreams that have been put aside for far too long.
   Their paths end up crossing in a totally fortuitous way, as if by fate, and it is here where these actors show us an instant and spectacular chemistry, it feels like a mix of fantasy with reality, making you as a viewer really believe that love and passion can really change lives. I admit, I had my doubts before watching this movie, as I felt it was not my type and would end up boring me, but it was nothing like that.... This movie is the fourth version of this adapted story, which means it had a lot of shoes to fill... as soon as I saw this and said, oh, it's another remake, can it really bring an interesting story to something that has already been told three times? but to my surprise, the movie manages to stand out on its own in a way that I wasn't expecting at all.
   It doesn't simply repeat the same story, instead, it gives it a whole new feel... the performances by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga are incredible, they are moving and both have quite a bit of charisma... you really feel the weight of their struggles, I think they convey what addiction can be like in a real way.... Bradley doesn't play the typical cliché drunk, he presents you with a nuanced version of an artist who is dealing with his own demons, caught between his love for Ally and his inability to overcome his personal problems.

   Hola a todos amigos de Hive. Espero que en el día de hoy estén muy bien.. yo estoy bien, gracias a Dios, y este día quiero compartir con todos ustedes mis opiniones sobre una película.. Tengo que decir que personalmente sentí que la película "A Star is Born" es de esas películas que te atrapan emocionalmente de una manera que te hace cuestionar muchas cosas y te deja reflexionando por mucho tiempo.. Esta película empieza con el personaje interpretado por el talentoso actor Bradley Cooper, que está presentándose en el escenario.. y se nota que es toda una estrella, pero también se puede llegar a notar esa oscuridad que lo rodea, este artista es una persona alcohólica y puedes lograr ver como esto le afecta, incluso mientras da un espectáculo increíble.. Luego a la ecuación aparece el personaje de Ally, interpretado por Lady Gaga, la cual es una mesera con un talento natural para la actuación y unos sueños que se han dejado de lado por demasiado tiempo..
   Sus caminos terminan cruzándose de manera totalmente fortuita, como por arte del destino, y es aquí donde estos actores nos muestran una química instantánea y espectacular, se siente como una mezcla de fantasía con realidad, haciendo que tú como espectador realmente creas que el amor y la pasión realmente pueden cambiar vidas. Lo admito, tenía mis dudas antes de ver está película, ya que sentía que no era mi tipo y que terminaría aburriéndome, pero no fue nada así.. Esta película es la cuarta versión de esta historia adaptada, lo que significa que tenía muchos zapatos que llenar.. apenas vi esto y dije, oh, es otro remake, ¿podrá realmente aportar una historia interesante a algo que ya se ha contado tres veces? pero para mi sorpresa, la película logra destacarse por sí sola de una manera que no me esperaba para nada.
   No se limita simplemente a repetir la misma historia, en cambio, le da un aire totalmente nuevo.. las interpretaciones de Bradley Cooper y Lady Gaga son increíbles, son conmovedoras y ambos tienen bastante carisma.. sientes realmente el peso de sus luchas, creo que nos transmiten cómo puede ser una adicción de manera real.. Bradley no hace del típico borracho cliché, sino que te presenta una versión matizada de un artista que está lidiando con sus propios demonios, atrapado entre el amor que siente por Ally y su incapacidad para superar sus problemas personales.

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   Talking more in depth about the character of Ally, Lady Gaga does a great job playing her... I have always seen her as a flamboyant pop singer, and although I am a fan of her, I never thought she could deliver a performance of this level.. But here, in this performance, she leaves all that flamboyance aside and completely becomes the character of Ally, which is a pretty normal woman who has been told many times that she's not enough... When this girl finally gets on stage to sing her first song with Jackson, I got goosebumps... you can feel all her nerves, her excitement, and that pure talent coming out, this is what makes her performance authentic... It doesn't feel like Gaga, it feels like we are really watching a new star being born right in front of us.
   By the time they perform the song “Shallow” my favorite song in the whole movie, I was already completely hooked inside the story.... Another thing that I liked, and that obviously resonates quite a bit with the type of movie, is everything about the soundtrack... there are really amazing songs, but not only that, it's not just about the performances of these very talented actors, but even the calmer scenes, all the emotional sequences, are accompanied by unique music that conveys so many things to you and can touch your heart... the music, and the lead couple are the soul of the movie and are the main reason why this story becomes a powerful experience.
   However, I must admit that in some moments I perceived pacing problems that I didn't end up loving... the first half is a carefully crafted work of art, you can perfectly see how the relationship between these two is blossoming, from playing together in small bars to performing for thousands of people... but when the second half comes, the movie seems to rush too much. One moment we can see how these characters are unknowns, and the next they are super, earning Grammy nominations and other recognition... I get that they want to show their rise incredibly fast, but it feels like there isn't enough time or space to let the story breathe and we can slowly see how they grow... it all happens in a way that loses the thread of the story... also for me, I feel like the fall that Jackson had feels a little abrupt.

   Hablando más profundo sobre el personaje de Ally, Lady Gaga hace un trabajo genial interpretándola.. siempre yo he visto a esta artista como una cantante pop extravagante, y aunque soy fanático de ella, nunca pensé que podría ofrecer una actuación de este nivel.. Pero aquí, en esta interpretación, deja toda esa extravagancia de lado y se convierte completamente en el personaje de Ally, el cual es una mujer bastante normal a la que le han dicho muchas veces que no es suficiente.. Cuando finalmente esta chica se sube al escenario para cantar su primera canción con Jackson, se me puso la piel de gallina.. puedes sentir todos sus nervios, su emoción, y ese talento puro que sale a flote, esto es lo que hace que su actuación sea auténtica.. No se siente como Gaga, se siente como si estuviéramos viendo realmente a una nueva estrella nacer junto frente a nosotros.
   Para cuando interpretan la canción "Shallow" mi canción favorita de toda la película, ya estaba completamente enganchado dentro de la historia.. Otra cosa que me gustó, y que obviamente resuena bastante en el tipo de película, es todo lo relacionado con la banda sonora.. hay canciones realmente increíbles, pero no solo eso, no se trata solo de las interpretaciones de estos talentosísimos actores, sino que incluso las escenas más calmadas, todas las secuencias emocionales, son acompañadas de una música única que te transmite tantas cosas y puede llegarte al corazón.. la música, y la pareja protagonista son el alma de la película y son la principal razón por la que esta historia se convierte en una poderosa experiencia.
   Sin embargo, debo admitir que en algunos momentos percibí problemas de ritmo que no me terminaron de encantar.. la primera mitad es una obra de arte cuidadosamente elaborada, puedes ver perfectamente cómo la relación entre estos dos va floreciendo, desde tocar juntos en bares pequeños hasta actuar para miles de personas.. pero cuando llega la segunda mitad, la película parece apresurarse demasiado. En un momento podemos ver cómo estos personajes son desconocidos, y al siguiente ya son unas superestrellas, ganando nominaciones al Grammy y demás reconocimiento.. entiendo que quieren mostrar su ascenso increíblemente rápido, pero parece que no hay suficiente tiempo o espacio para dejar que la historia respire y podamos ver poco a poco cómo ellos van creciendo.. ya que todo pasa de una manera en la cual se pierde el hilo de la historia.. también para mí, siento que la caída que tuvo Jackson se siente un poco brusca.

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   Talking a little bit about the cinematography, the way this film manages to capture the concerts and the intimate moments, all these subtle glances between Jackson and Ally is just breathtaking. The camera doesn't just show you what's going on, it makes you feel like you're there with them... one of my favorite moments is when Ally sings to Jackson in a parking lot, shortly after they meet... it's such a simple, so normal, so random scenario, but it's filmed in a way that feels intensely personal, like you're peeking into something private and extremely beautiful...
   Something that surprised me was how Bradley Cooper, being a first time director in this film, handled such dense themes...everything about the problems of fame, addiction and self-destruction, these are kind of tough subjects that just can easily fall into melodrama, but this director maintains a sense of subtlety...this film doesn't lecture you and it doesn't judge you either, it just shows you these characters trying to get by as best they can. Also worth noting is Sam Elliott as Jackson's brother, which for me added a very interesting layer of complicity to the story.. there is a certain scene where they are simply driving a van and without saying much, you can feel the weight of years passing, all the love, resentment, and words.... It's a testament to how good the supporting cast can be and how they bring out the story in a very good way.

   Hablando un poco sobre la cinematografía, la manera en la que esta película logra capturar los conciertos y los momentos íntimos, todas estas miradas sutiles entre Jackson y Ally es simplemente impresionante. La cámara no solo te muestra lo que está pasando, te hace sentir como si estuvieras allí con ellos.. uno de mis momentos favoritos es cuando Ally le canta a Jackson en un estacionamiento, poco después de conocerse.. es un escenario tan simple, tan normal, tan aleatorio, pero está filmado de una manera que se siente intensamente personal, como si estuvieras espiando algo privado y sumamente hermoso..
   Algo que me sorprendió fue como Bradley Cooper, siendo un director debutante en esta película, manejó temas tan densos.. todo lo relacionado a los problemas de la fama, la adicción y la autodestrucción, son temas algo duros que simplemente pueden caer fácilmente en el melodrama, pero este director mantiene una sensación de sutileza.. esta película no te sermonea y tampoco te juzga, simplemente te muestra a estos personajes intentando salir adelante como pueden. También cabe resaltar a Sam Elliott como el hermano de Jackson, el cual para mí añadió una capa de complicidad muy interesante a la historia.. hay cierta escena en la que simplemente están manejando una camioneta y sin decir mucho, puedes sentir el peso de los años pasar, todo el amor, resentimiento y palabras.. Es un testimonio de lo bueno que puede llegar a ser el elenco de apoyo y cómo hacen resaltar la historia de una muy buena manera.

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   In the end, the film leaves you with a bittersweet taste... it's a story of love, but it's also a story of ambition, sacrifice, and in many ways, failure. It's an interesting ending, and I personally quite liked it, it stays true to the story it wants to tell, even if that means breaking you in the process. I give this movie a rating of 8.7/10. I liked it a lot... all the pacing problems and some narrative highs don't detract from its title at all: must see movie. It's a real emotional whirlwind that I recommend without a doubt.. you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably come out humming some of its songs or, in my case, saving them in your personal playlist.
   It's a movie that takes a familiar story and elevates it with exceptional performances, moving music, and a sense of realism that's hard to forget. If you are a fan of dramas, musicals, or just want to see Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper at their best and probably in one of their best performances of all time, this is a movie not to be missed.... I hope you liked this review. I'll leave you the trailer below to encourage you to watch it. And I'll see you in the next reviews. Take care of yourselves. Bye bye.

   Al final, la película te deja con un sabor agridulce.. es una historia de amor, pero también es una historia de ambición, sacrificio, y en muchos sentidos, de fracaso. Es un final interesante, y a mí personalmente me gustó bastante, se mantiene fiel a la historia que quiere contar, incluso si eso significa romperte en el proceso. Yo le doy a esta película una calificación de 8.7/10. Me gustó mucho.. todos los problemas de ritmo y algunos altos narrativos no le quitan para nada el título de: película obligada de ver. Es un verdadero torbellino emocional que recomiendo sin duda.. podrás reír, llorar, y probablemente saldrás tarareando algunas de sus canciones o, en mi caso, guardándolas en tu playlist personal.
   Es una película que toma una historia familiar y la eleva con actuaciones excepcionales, una música conmovedora, y una sensación de realismo que es difícil de olvidar. Si eres fanático de los dramas, los musicales, o simplemente quieres ver a Lady Gaga y Bradley Cooper en su mejor momento y probablemente en una de sus mejores interpretaciones de todos los tiempos, esta es una película que no te puedes perder.. Espero que les haya gustado esta reseña. Les dejaré el tráiler por acá abajo para que se animen a verla. Y nos veremos en las próximas reseñas. Cuídense mucho. Bye bye.

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3. ›Film Review: A Star Is Born (1954)@drax815d

   

   The Hollywood practice of remaking its classics is nothing new, and an example can be found in the 1937 drama A Star Is Born, which has been remade three times, resulting each time in a very different film. The 1954 version, directed by George Cukor, is often considered the most glamorous and spectacular telling of the story, with a strong following among fans of classic Hollywood musicals.

   The plot begins in Hollywood during a spectacular gala benefit concert attended by Norman Maine (played by James Mason), a once-popular film star whose career has begun to fade. He often takes solace in drink and, while inebriated, he crashes the stage during a musical number. Esther Blodgett (played by Judy Garland), a singer and one of the performers, skilfully handles the situation and saves Maine from embarrassment by making it all look like part of the act.

   When he sobers up, Maine decides to boost her career, partly out of gratitude and partly because he is genuinely impressed by her singing talent. He puts her in touch with his producer Oliver Niles (played by Charles Bickford), and Esther gets the break she needed, slowly building her stardom under the new name “Vicki Lester”.

   The two soon fall in love and marry, but their careers take opposite directions – while Esther scores hit after hit, Norman’s films continue to flop, causing resentment and self-pity that lead to more drinking and embarrassing incidents, which ultimately present Esther with a difficult dilemma.

   The film was produced by Sidney Luft, Judy Garland's husband, and envisioned as a comeback for her following a four-year hiatus caused by mental problems and substance abuse addiction. The script by Moss Hart generally follows the 1937 version, but with some notable changes. The character of Esther Blodgett/Vicki Lester is changed from an aspiring actress to a more experienced bar singer, a change made to showcase Garland's singing talent. The musical numbers, composed by Howard Arlen with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, are very likeable, including the ballad "The Man Who Got Away" and the "Born in the Trunk" segment, which functions like a film within a film.

   However, there is a disconnect between the musical numbers, which belong to Hollywood’s escapist fantasy, and the actual plot, which paints Hollywood in a realistic and rather dark light. Sidney Luft aimed to make the 1954 film grander than the 1937 version, with a large budget at George Cukor's disposal, making it the most expensive film in Hollywood's history at that date. The use of the Cinemascope format, which looked as impressive to 1954 audiences as Technicolor had been in 1937, is still impressive today, but modern audiences are already accustomed to it, and the film may not seem as grand. The desire to make the film epic, along with the introduction of long musical numbers, resulted in a film that was over three hours long in its original version.

   The 1954 film had a very good cast, with many members trying, and for the most part succeeding, in portraying their characters differently from those in the 1937 version. Judy Garland played a more insecure, weaker, and almost neurotic heroine, compared to the saintly character played by Janet Gaynor in the earlier film. James Mason, however, gave a truly memorable performance as Norman Maine, playing the character in a more realistic and convincing fashion than Fredric March did in the 1937 version.

   Unfortunately, all these efforts were partially undermined by Warner Bros., whose executives, concerned over the box office, cut twenty minutes of running time, including some important scenes, after the premiere. In 1983, when a restoration was attempted, it turned out that some of the materials had been lost, and the original version was only partially reconstructed with the use of production stills. The result is a film that, despite the skill and talent involved, looks patchy and unfinished.

   Despite being popular among audiences and cherished by Judy Garland fans to this day, A Star Is Born did not receive a single Oscar, despite several nominations. Most modern audiences would probably agree with this result, as the 1954 version, while showcasing Garland's talent, is not a grand film and could be best recommended only to fans of classic Hollywood musicals.

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4. ›Film Review: A Star Is Born (1937)@drax1061d

   

   Hollywood is often described as a “dream factory” and, as such, the prime purpose of its films was to deliver an illusion to the audience. At times, however, some Hollywood filmmakers, either consciously or unconsciously, tried to deliver something more in line with real life on the screen and, on some occasions, that real life dealt with Hollywood itself. Some of these films were made even during the Classic Hollywood period, when the disconnect between the glitz and glamour of the American film industry and its more prosaic reality was even greater than in our, more cynical, times.

   Probably the best known and the most influential of those films is A Star Is Born (1937), a romantic drama directed by William A. Wellman, known not only as one of the first Hollywood films to deal realistically with Hollywood itself, but also for serving as the basis for three major remakes.

   The plot begins at a Midwestern farm where Esther Blodgett (played by Janet Gaynor) is a young woman obsessed with films and dreaming of becoming a Hollywood star. The rest of her family mocks her dreams, except her grandmother Lettie (played by May Robson), an old pioneer who encourages her to follow her ambitions even if the price might be a broken heart. After obtaining enough money for a train ticket, she arrives in Los Angeles, but it soon becomes clear that her path to stardom is all but impossible and that she has to compete with tens of thousands of other aspiring and chronically unemployed actresses. She, however, manages to befriend an unemployed assistant director, Danny McGuire (played by Andy Devine), who helps her find a job as a waitress at a Hollywood party. There she is noticed by the famous actor Norman Maine (played by Fredric March) who is smitten with her and persuades his powerful producer, Oliver Niles (played by Adolphe Menjou), to get her a screen test. It works splendidly, with Esther getting a role and a new name, “Vicki Lester”, and later marrying Norman.

   The careers of both spouses, however, take very different trajectories. While Vicki Lester makes hit after hit and becomes a grand star, Norman makes flop after flop and becomes frustrated and angry, seeking solace at the bottom of a bottle, which ultimately ends in tragedy.

   William A. Wellman was one of the most prolific and celebrated directors of Classic Hollywood, known for many of the most important films of the era. However, the real driving force behind this film was David O. Selznick, one of the producers of the Classic Hollywood era who could be described as “independent” in the modern sense of the word. Selznick “borrowed” much of the plot from What Price Hollywood?, an obscure and now mostly forgotten film made five years earlier, in which he served as one of the executive producers. Selznick, despite the general scepticism of Hollywood filmmakers towards films dealing with Hollywood, gathered a rather impressive collection of talent behind and in front of the camera. The script was, in one way or another, a collaboration of celebrated writers like Budd Schulberg, Ring Lardner Jr., Ben Hecht and, most notably, the American literary star Dorothy Parker. The two main roles were played by actors who had won some of the earliest Oscars – Fredric March (for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) and Janet Gaynor (for Sunrise, one of the last grand films of the silent era).

   But the greatest asset of the film was the use of three-strip Technicolor, a technology that finally allowed audiences to enjoy images in bright colours instead of black-and-white. The process was expensive and clunky, and some of the earlier experiments resulted in audiences, unaccustomed to it, actually suffering headaches. Selznick, however, insisted that cinematographer W. Howard Greene use soft instead of bright colours, making the film more realistic and less demanding on the eyes. The general result of his efforts was not only a solid hit but a film that won over almost all critics and, more importantly, had its share of Oscars – for Best Director, Best Original Story and a special award for Greene’s colour cinematography.

   The success of A Star Is Born led to three remakes (not counting an obscure 1951 television adaptation), all musicals – the 1954 version starring Judy Garland and James Mason; the 1976 version starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson; and the 2018 version starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Of all these versions, Wellman’s is the most authentic. Not only does it deal exclusively with Hollywood, unburdened by musical numbers, but its script and characters are closest to the source. The story of a young ingenue coming to pursue dreams and achieving them while experiencing heartbreak, as well as the story about the fleeting nature of fame and the ruthlessness of the American film industry, was something Selznick and the people around him were quite aware of.

   The character of Norman Maine is a composite of a number of real-life personalities, mostly Hollywood superstars like John Barrymore, John Gilbert or John Bowers who, for one reason or another, failed to maintain their stardom, which led them to alcoholism and premature deaths. Even some of the cast members found inspiration for their roles in their own lives – Gaynor, during the scene showing the Academy Award ceremony, used her own golden statue as a prop, while the incident resembled an actual incident caused by Gaynor’s sister who got drunk and embarrassed herself during the 1927/28 Oscar ceremony. Even elderly May Robson played a character who, like the actress herself, had lived as a pioneer in the wilderness during her youth. Gaynor’s character in the film contemplates ending her career at the zenith of her popularity in order to take care of her family, and this is exactly what Janet Gaynor actually did following this film.

   Even viewers who aren’t familiar with cinema history and its references would probably appreciate this film. In colour, A Star Is Born doesn’t look that different from modern films, and the story is simple and comprehensive. The script effortlessly bounces between pathos, drama and a little humour. Although constrained by the heavy censorship of the Hays Code, this film clearly shows the dark side of Hollywood, with the heroine at first forced to live in seedy hotels and do odd jobs. Although Adolphe Menjou’s character as a producer at times looks too nice compared to real Hollywood moguls of the time, scenes featuring him give some insight into typically Hollywood ruthlessness. Lionel Stander, one of the great character actors of the era, plays a very Hollywood character in Libby, the studio’s PR man dedicated to getting Norman out of alcohol-related troubles, who viciously turns against him when the actor’s fortunes make him insignificant. This performance is well-matched by Andy Devine as the heroine’s mentor and friend who also serves as something of a comic relief. Their efforts make A Star Is Born not only one of the more important but also one of the more enjoyable works of Classic Hollywood.

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5. ›A Star Is Born 2018 Movie Review -ENG / SPA-@iuliapetit27111327d

   

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   Hello, hello dear cinephile friends! I hope you are very well, today it is a pleasure to be here again to share with you a movie that I really like, it's A Star Is Born, which was released in 2018 and stars Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. I hope you like it.

   ¡Hola, hola queridos amigos cinéfilos! Espero estén muy bien, hoy es un placer estar por aquí nuevamente para compartir con ustedes una película que me gusta mucho, se trata de Nace Una Estrella la cual fué lanzada en el 2018 y está protagonizada por Lady Gaga y Bradley Cooper. Espero les guste.

   

   Plot / Trama

   Jack Maine, a country rock music singer with alcohol and drug addiction problems, meets Ally as he hears her sing in a bar and, surprised by her voice, invites her to have a few drinks. The two begin to get to know each other and Ally tells him that she has wanted to launch herself as a singer but she has been rejected because of her image. Jack invites Ally to her next concert and also invites her on stage to improvise the song "Shallow" and a video of them goes viral so Jack decides to invite Ally to go on tour as well. Both begin a passionate relationship and in an opportunity in which Jack encourages Ally to sing a solo song, leaving the concert he meets a music producer who offers him a contract. Jack, although he gets quite jealous and upset, decides to support her.

   Jack Maine, un cantante de música country rock con problemas de adicción al acohol y a las drogas conoce a Ally ya que la escucha cantar en un bar y sorprendido por su voz la invita a tomar unos tragos. Ambos empiezan a conocerse y Ally le cuenta que ha querido lanzarse como cantante pero ha sido rechazada por su imagen. Jack invita a Ally a su siguiente concierto y también la invita a subir al escenario para improvisar el tema "Shallow" y un video de ellos se hace viral por lo que Jack también decide invitar a Ally a irse de gira. Ambos inician una apasionada relación y en una oportunidad en la que Jack anima a Ally a cantar un tema en solitario, saliendo del concierto conoce a un productor musical el cual le ofrece un contrato. Jack aunque se pone bastante celoso y molesto decide apoyarla.

   

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   Ally undergoes a makeover and also takes on a more pop musical approach. Jack doesn't attend his first performance because he passed out drunk on the street. Ally then arrives upset but Jack, willing to reconcile with her, proposes to her and they marry that same afternoon. After the wedding, Ally appears on Saturday Night Live and shortly after they tell her that she has been nominated for a Grammy but when she goes home to tell Jack she finds him drunk again so they argue again but days later they reconcile again. Ally manages to win a grammy but Jack shows up drunk interrupting Ally during her speech, for which he is later admitted to a rehabilitation center. Months later he meets again with Ally who sees him much improved. Ally tells Rez that she wants Jack to go with her to Europe but he refuses, and then goes and tells Jack that he is a hindrance to Ally's career and that in no time he will relapse into her addiction again. . These words deeply hurt Jack so he decides to commit suicide by hanging himself. Ally then sinks into a deep depression over what happened. The movie ends with an introduction of Ally singing "I'll Never Love Again".

   Ally sufre un cambio de imagen y también adquiere un enfoque musical más pop. A su primera presentación Jack no asiste debido a que se desmayó ebrio en la calle. Ally luego llega molesta pero Jack dispuesto a reconciliarse con ella, le propone matrimonio y se casan esa misma tarde. Luego de la boda, Ally se presenta en Saturday Night Live y poco después le dicen que ha sido nominada a los Grammy pero cuando va a casa a contarle a Jack lo encuentra nuevamente ebrio por lo que vuelven a discutir pero días después se reconcilian nuevamente. Ally logra ganar un grammy pero Jack se presenta ebrio interrumpiendo a Ally durante su discurso, por lo que luego es ingresado a un centro de rehabilitación. Meses después se reúne nuevamente con Ally la cual lo ve bastante mejorado. Ally le dice a Rez que quiere que Jack se vaya con ella por Europa pero el se niega, y luego va y le dice a Jack que el es un estorbo para la carrera de Ally y que en poco tiempo recaerá en su adicción nuevamente. Estas palabras hieren profundamente a Jack así que decide suicidarse ahorcándose. Ally luego se hunde en una profunda depresión por lo ocurrido. La pelicula termina con una presentación de Ally cantando "I'll Never Love Again".

   

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   I decided to see this movie because I am a big fan of Lady Gaga and also because it is a remake of a movie of the same name which I had already seen before 1976, this time starring Barbra Streisand. I was surprised to learn that this 2019 adaptation is in fact the fourth. The story has sad parts but it is also very beautiful, it addresses issues such as alcohol and drug addiction, and how these can lead to perdition. I also liked that Jack pushed Ally to achieve her dream. The only thing I didn't like about the story is that Ally's producer was very hard on Jack so that he decided to commit suicide, since I think that people should have a little conscience when dealing with an addicted person in recovery since they are more sensitive, so there always has to be empathy. I really loved the chemistry between Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the movie, and it's a shame that they weren't anything more than friends in real life, since in my opinion they would make a beautiful couple.

   Decidí ver esta película ya que soy muy fan de Lady Gaga y también porque es un remake de una película del mismo nombre la cual ya había visto antes del año 1976 esta vez protagonizada por Barbra Streisand. Me sorprendió saber que esta adaptación de 2019 es de hecho, la cuarta. La historia tiene partes tristes pero también es muy bonita, aborda temas como la adicción al alcohol y a las drogas, y como estas pueden llevarte a la perdición. También me gustó que Jack haya impulsado a Ally a alcanzar su sueño. Lo único que no me gustó de la historia es que el productor de Ally haya sido muy duro con Jack de manera que él decidiera suicidarse, ya que pienso que las personas deben tener un poco de conciencia al tratar con una persona adicta en rehabilitación ya que son más sensibles, por lo que siempre tiene que haber empatía. La química que hubo en la película entre Lady Gaga y Bradley Cooper de verdad que me encantó, y es una lástima que no hayan sido nada más que amigos en la vida real ya que a mi parecer harían una hermosa pareja.

   

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   The photography is really very good, as well as the locations and recording set used for the film. I really liked the recreation of the Grammy Awards in which I could also see a singer that I really like Brandi Carlile, I also really liked the image they gave to the character of Ally, which was really well interpreted by Lady Gaga although I I like it better how it looks natural. In fact, I once heard on a news channel that Bradley Cooper always wanted to see Lady Gaga all natural on the set, which I thought was a very nice idea because although I'm not saying that Lady Gaga looks like a miss universe I think she looks pretty good without makeup. In my opinion, generally all the cast did a great job with the development of their characters and the result was very good.

   La fotografía es realmente muy buena, así como las locaciones y set de grabación que utilizaron para la película. Me gustó mucho la recreación de los premios Grammy en la que también pude ver a una cantante que me gusta mucho Brandi Carlile, también me gustó mucho la imagen que le dieron al personaje de Ally, el cual fué realmente bien interpretado por Lady Gaga aunque me gusta más como se ve al natural. De hecho, en un canal de noticias escuché una vez que Bradley Cooper siempre quería ver a Lady Gaga al natural en el set de grabación, lo cual me pareció una idea muy bonita ya que aunque no digo que Lady Gaga se vea como una miss universo, me parece que se ve bastante bien sin maquillaje. En mi opinión, generalmente todo el casting realizó un gran desempeño con el desarrollo de sus personajes y el resultado fué muy bueno.

   

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   I think the soundtrack is what I liked the most about the movie, since Lady Gaga is one of my favorite singers and this soundtrack contains many songs composed and recorded by her, my favorite songs are "Shallow" which I loved that won an Oscar for best song because Lady Gaga really deserved it, and "I'll Never Love Again" which makes me cry and when I heard it for the first time I felt identified with the lyrics because back then It made me think of someone else. I feel that the film did not receive the recognition that it deserves at least at the Oscars since in my opinion Lady Gaga should have won the award for best actress but at least I am satisfied that they recognized Shallow, whose presentation at the Oscars was phenomenal. I admit that this soundtrack is one of my favorites as well as the version with Barbra Streisand. As you said before, I was surprised to learn that there are 3 other versions of the film with the same name, and although I haven't had the opportunity to see the first two yet, I hope to see them soon.

   La banda sonora creo que es lo que más me gustó de la pelicula, ya que Lady Gaga es una de mis cantantes favoritas y esta banda sonora contiene muchas canciones compuestas y grabadas por ella, mis canciones favoritas son "Shallow" la cual me encantó que haya ganado un premio Oscar a mejor canción porque de verdad que Lady Gaga se lo merecía, y "I'll Never Love Again" la cual me hace llorar y cuando la escuché por vez primera me sentí identificada con la letra ya que en aquel entonces me hacía pensar en alguien más. Siento que la película no recibió el reconocimiento que merece al menos en los Oscars ya que en mi opinión Lady Gaga marecía llevarse el premio a la mejor actriz pero al menos estoy satisfecha de que hayan reconocido a Shallow, cuya presentación en los Oscars fué fenomenal. Reconozco que esta banda sonora es de mis favoritas así como la de la versión con Barbra Streisand. Como dice antes, me sorprendió saber que existan otras 3 versiones del filme con el mismo nombre, y aunque todavía no he tenido la oportunidad de ver las dos primeras espero verlas pronto.

   

   Finally, in general terms, it seemed like a fairly well-made movie, the characters are excellent and I would have liked Jack not to commit suicide, but to show how he finally overcame his addiction with Ally's help, how they solved their problems and the entire marriage. both became much more solid with time and that they enjoyed going on tour together. It is an ending that I would have liked but I think that the ending that the film really had was necessary to raise awareness of the damage that alcohol and drugs do to people and that sometimes they can lead to death. It is a movie that is worth seeing so I would like to recommend it to everyone who has not had the opportunity to see it yet, I hope you can enjoy it as much as I do.

   Para finalizar, en términos generales me pareció una pelicula bastante bien hecha, los personajes son excelentes y me hubiese gustado que Jack no se suicidara, sino que mostraran como él superaba finalmente su adicción con ayuda a Ally, como solucionaban sus problemas y el matrimonio ente ambos se volvía mucho más sólido con el tiempo y que disfrutaran irse de gira juntos. Es un final que me hubiese gustado pero creo que el final que realmente tuvo la película era necesario para crear conciencia del daño que hace el alcohol y las drogas a las personas y que a veces pueden llevar a la muerte. Es una pelicula que vale la pena ver así que me gustaría recomendarla a todos los que todavía no hayan tenido la oportunidad de verla, espero puedan disfrutarla tanto como yo.

   

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   Well dear friends this has been all for today's post, I hope you liked it and entertained. Thank you all very much for your attention and support for my work, I send a hug to all of you and we will meet again in a new post.

   Bueno queridos amigos esto ha sido todo por el post de hoy, espero que les haya gustado y entretenido. Muchas gracias a todos por su atención y apoyo a mi trabajo, les mando un abrazo a todos y ya nos reencontraremos en un nuevo post.

   

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   La imagen de despedida fué diseñadas por mi con canva editor.

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6. ›Music Short Review : A Star Is Born@filoso1371d

   QuoteThe film is finished because of the music, and the music is more beautiful because it is a film. A brilliant moment that announced the birth of a second career for musicians and filmmakers..

   The weight of the album rests entirely on Lady Gaga, but Bradley Cooper, the film's director and lead actor, also boasts an unexpectedly experienced rock star image. the opening songs "Black Eyes" and "Alibi" aptly convey the image of a hot and sexy rock musician, while country ballads such as "Maybe It's Time" show the feelings of a man with deep wounds inside. ."Too Far Gone", which enters the second half of the film, expresses his disheveled character in the film in a calm and poignant manner, and his vocals, which appear briefly at the end of "I'll Never Love". .once again, "is a very clear but emotional technique. properly stimulating

   Even the edited songs in the main story like

   Quote“Is That Alright?” .or even short films like “Diggin' My Grave” and “I Don't Know What Love Is” show a quality that doesn't lag without a grainy feel.

   The album's dense composition is evident. .but the recording of various interludes and dialogues doesn't stop there, considering that this is a musical film that tells the stories of musicians, this music is a step ahead of existing soundtrack albums, which only contain music in films. .you can feel that you are trying to be a role that allows you to contemplate with your ears. ..as a result, the film was also a hit, and the album alone sold an estimated 6 million copies, which is a win for Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, or Jackson Maine and Allie Maine..

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7. ›A Star is Born| Why haven't I seen this movie before?| Appreciation post [ESP/ING]@cami.rojas1821d

   ¡Hola, Comunidad de Hive!

   Hello, Hive Commnunity!

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   Bueno me declaro culpable por no haber visto antes esta película, escuche las canciones porque me gusta la música de Lady Gaga, pero no había visto la película, en estos días al final la tuve frente a mí y comencé a verla, y aunque es una película vieja igual me inspiro muchísimo y aquí estoy.

   Well I plead guilty for not having seen this movie before, I listened to the songs because I like Lady Gaga's music, but I had not seen the movie, these days I finally had it in front of me and I started to watch it, and although it is an old movie it still inspired me a lot and here I am.

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   El Inicio… Debo decir que el personaje de Ally, al principio me gustó mucho, y creo que se podría apreciar con miedo y mucho más compleja, y el personaje de Jack me parecía una clara representación del mundo artístico y sus vicios, los traumas… El amor entre ellos, fue muy fugaz ósea desde los primeros diez minutos de película ya habían aires románticos, y eso es algo que no amo, pero que como lo plantearon en la película no me molesto mucho, tengo que darle créditos a la increíble química de estos dos actores, juro que sentía cada emoción que ellos transmitían. Para mí el mejor momento de la película fue el concierto cantando Shallow, porque las emociones del concierto, el momento de Jack con la guitarra, fue demasiado, no puedo explicar cómo sentí esa transmisión de adrenalina, grandiosa escena. Crep que muchas cosas sucedieron muy fugazmente y eso me hubiese molestado en cualquier otra película pero por alguna extraña razón en esta no.

   The beginning... I must say that the character of Ally, at the beginning I liked it a lot, and I think it could be appreciated with fear and much more complex, and the character of Jack seemed to me a clear representation of the artistic world and its vices, the traumas... The love between them, it was very fleeting, I mean from the first ten minutes of the movie there were already romantic airs, and that is something I don't love, but as they raised it in the movie it didn't bother me much, I have to give credit to the incredible chemistry of these two actors, I swear I felt every emotion they transmitted. For me the best moment of the movie was the concert singing Shallow, because the emotions of the concert, the moment of Jack with the guitar, it was too much, I can't explain how I felt that adrenaline transmission, great scene. I think a lot of things happened very fleetingly and that would have bothered me in any other movie but for some strange reason not in this one.

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   El Desenlace… Con la entrada de Ally al mundo del espectáculo, la adicción de Jack, creo que comencé a sentirme molesta ¿por qué? Sentí que se volvió todo tan superficial y que veníamos de un inicio lleno de emociones, pero entiendo que quisieron trasmitir como se deben transformar las personas y sobre todo las mujeres para resaltar en el mundo de la música, me hubiese gustado una revelación de ella, como más firmeza o fidelidad a su estilo, me quede esperando eso toda la película. La historia de él y cada vez que hablaba de su papá, de su vida de niño me explicaba más y más la razón de tener una historia para contar y tomando en cuenta lo difícil del mundo artista puedo entonces pensar su motivo para sumergirse en un mundo de adicciones. El personaje de Rez me molesto muchísimo, también me quede esperando que ella se diera cuenta de que realmente es muy mal intencionado.

   The Denouement... With Ally's entrance to the world of show business, Jack's addiction, I think I started to feel annoyed, why? I felt that everything became so superficial and that we came from a beginning full of emotions, but I understand that they wanted to transmit how people must transform themselves and especially women to stand out in the world of music, I would have liked a revelation from her, like more firmness or fidelity to her style, I was waiting for that the whole movie. The story of him and every time he talked about his dad, his life as a child explained to me more and more the reason to have a story to tell and taking into account the difficult world of the artist I can then think of his reason to immerse himself in a world of addictions. Rez's character annoyed me a lot, I also kept waiting for her to realize that he is really very bad intentioned.

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   El final… Como les explico que llore como bebe, primero porque soy demasiado sentimental para mi bien y en segundo lugar porque él viene de rehabilitación, con una segunda oportunidad de vida y entonces Rez le dice todas esas cosas que alimentan sus miedos y el simplemente… Deja de luchar, así como muchos de nosotros nos consumimos muchas veces por la superficialidad del mundo, recordándonos que es difícil contarle al mundo tu historia sin que el mundo te joda (me disculpan la palabra) en el camino… A pesar mi dolor y las lágrimas, si siento que la muerte de él fue una parte muy importante en la cinta, y ella cantando para cerrar la película me dejo la piel de gallina.

   The ending... How do I explain to you that I cry like a baby, first because I am too sentimental for my own good and secondly because he comes from rehab, with a second chance at life and then Rez tells him all those things that feed his fears and he just.... Stop fighting, just as many of us are consumed many times by the superficiality of the world, reminding us that it's hard to tell the world your story without the world screwing you (excuse the word) along the way... Despite my pain and tears, I do feel that his death was a very important part of the film, and her singing to close the movie left me with goosebumps.

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   Esta cinta cinematografía es la tercera o cuarta adaptación de una historia antes contada en el mundo del cine, si bien yo no he visto las anteriores versiones debo decir que para mi esta película es muy buena, ahora habría que compararla con las demás para ver si me sigue pareciendo tan buena. Lo que si es cierto es que es una película que te enseña que la vida te puede cambiar en un minuto, que la misma persona que te abre otra perspectiva del mundo puede ser la misma que necesite de tu luz para no consumirse en la oscuridad, que cada vez nos volvemos una sociedad más superficial, que el arte no necesita tener estereotipos para transmitir porque todos tenemos una historia que contar, una voz que usar para llevar un mensaje que no debe ser opacado por el mundo superficial.

   Esta película tiene algo que me hizo conectar con ella, y quizá sea la música… Creo que es lo mejor que he escucha de Lady Gaga, una mujer con una historia de superación y de vida impresionante, con un gran talento y que realmente se siente autentica en las letras de estas canciones… Hay muchos diálogos que ame, pero de dos horas de película fue esta la que se quedó en mi mente, y que sigo pensando mucho:

   This film is the third or fourth adaptation of a story told before in the world of cinema, although I have not seen the previous versions I must say that for me this film is very good, now I would have to compare it with the others to see if I still think it is as good. What is certain is that it is a film that teaches you that life can change in a minute, that the same person who opens another perspective of the world can be the same person who needs your light to not be consumed in darkness, that we are becoming a more superficial society, that art does not need to have stereotypes to transmit because we all have a story to tell, a voice to use to carry a message that should not be overshadowed by the superficial world.

   This movie has something that made me connect with it, and maybe it's the music... I think it's the best I've heard from Lady Gaga, a woman with an impressive story of overcoming and life, with a great talent and who really feels authentic in the lyrics of these songs... There are many dialogues that I loved, but out of two hours of movie it was this one that stayed in my mind, and that I still think about a lot:

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   Espero nunca perder mi piso, y que el arte, hacer lo que amo, tener a las personas especiales de mi vida y que mi alma sea siempre suficiente para nunca perderme en el camino…

   No sé porque yo no había visto esta película antes, y como ya dije siento que los personajes podían dar más en cuestión de historia pero aun así es una historia de amor tan hermosa, una película tan llena de emociones que fácilmente se convertirá en una de mis favoritas para ser una masoquista llorona. Realmente siento que el secreto de esta película fue transmitir tanto, conectar con los sentimientos de cada uno. Se quedará en mi corazón por siempre.

   Para hacer este post e informarme de algunos aspectos más técnicos de la cinta, estuve viendo uno de mis canales favoritos en YouTube en cuestión de películas y arte: Fuera de Foco, dejaré en hipervínculo aquí, el video que estuve viendo para que junto con mi apreciación de espectadora y esta información traerles este post.

   Espero que les haya gustado. Nos leemos pronto.

   I hope I never lose my apartment, and that art, doing what I love, having the special people in my life and that my soul is always enough to never get lost on the way....

   I don't know why I hadn't seen this movie before, and as I said I feel like the characters could give more in terms of story but still it's such a beautiful love story, a movie so full of emotions that it will easily become one of my favorites to be a weeping masochist. I really feel that the secret of this movie was to convey so much, to connect with everyone's feelings. It will stay in my heart forever.

   To make this post and inform me of some more technical aspects of the film, I was watching one of my favorite channels on YouTube in terms of movies and art: Fuera de Foco, I will leave in hyperlink here, the video I was watching so that along with my appreciation as a viewer and this information bring you this post.

   I hope you liked it. See you soon.

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8. ›A Star is Born: an unexpected succes with Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper@serialfiller2162d

   

   

   

   2018/2019 was an atypical year for international cinema, especially for Hollywood in the strictest sense.

   The distribution of the Academy Awards seemed like a demo of the Cencelli manual. No sensitivities were displeased and everyone at home was happy. Many awards for African-American actors, many awards for the Hollywood industry in the strict sense of the word, a few great emerging talents and awards for a man like Spike Lee who has always been mistreated by the Academy.

   The most classic story of all, which had obtained 8 nominations, ended up winning only one statuette, the one for best song.

   Let's talk about "A Star is Born", a film that saw Bradley Cooper as the male lead, director and screenwriter with a Lady Gaga at his side in his first great leading role.

   Role sewn on for her in such a painstaking way that many viewers believe that story was nothing more than the true story of Lady Gaga's birth and growth as we know her.

   The film is not a biography of the Italian-American singer but a remake of a film that has its roots in 1937 and lives its fourth life thanks to Bradley Cooper's transposition in Opera.

   Bradley Cooper that one by chance ended up behind the camera of this film, being "A star is born" intended for the first time to the couple Clint Eastwood-Beyonce in the now distant 2011. The many postponements then led Eastwood to abandon the project 3 years ago.

   Lady Gaga has been selected instead of Beyonce and once the vision is over it is difficult to think of a different protagonist.

   The reference story is a very classic one, one that the public and the Academy like so much.

   A story of talent and dream that meets a triumphant love story.

   2 talented, 2 romantic people meet at the right time and the woman in trouble and looking for legitimacy will find in the successful and more experienced man the momentum to succeed and become a star.

   This should have been the 2-line story of the film, or at least the one from which it draws inspiration.

   Cooper's ability was to fade this story, make it more dramatic, more intimate and give it endless chiaroscuros.

   A man is strong, experienced, talented, successful, the one embodied by Cooper himself but also damned, sensitive, complex and far from perfect.

   And then Ally (Lady Gaga) will not only be the woman to be saved but will herself become the saviour, creating a perfect balance and alchemy between the 2 that has long been missing in films of this kind.

   To embellish it all a series of duets and original songs sung by the duo allowing us to discover the singing talent of a wonderful Bradley Cooper in every scene and growing.

   Discovering him as a director also adds value to an artist who is too often relegated to the role of handsome but who year after year is establishing himself as a true star in the Hollywood firmament. Star who also manages to eclipse often a perfect Lady Gaga, not surprisingly nominated for all the important awards of the past year.

   A star is born is part of the sudden wave of movies and biopic songs that see in Cooper's film and Bohemian Rhapsody the first and most important genre film events in recent years.

   The film is promoted with honors, with a very impressive and courageous ending and various choices never trivial in a story otherwise seen a thousand times.

   

   E' stata un'annata atipica quella del 2018/2019 per il cinema internazionale, specie per quello Hollywoodiano in senso stretto.

   La ripartizione dei premi Oscar è sembrata una demo del manuale Cencelli. Non è stata scontentata alcuna sensibilità e tutti a casa contenti. Tanti premi ad attori afroamericani, molti premi per l'industria Hollywoodiana in senso stretto, qualche grande emergente e premi ad un uomo come Spike Lee da sempre bistrattato dall'Academy.

   La storia più classica di tutte, che aveva ottenuto 8 candidature, ha finito per vincere solo una statuetta, quella per miglior canzone.

   Parliamo di "A Star is Born", film che vedeva Bradley Cooper nei panni di protagonista maschile, regista e sceneggiatore con al suo fianco una Lady Gaga al suo primo grande ruolo da protagonista.

   Ruolo cucito addosso per lei in maniera certosina tanto da indurre moltissimi spettatori a credere che quella storia fosse nient'altro che la vera storia della nascita e della crescita di Lady Gaga per come la conosciamo.

   Il film non è una biografia della cantante italo americana ma un remake di un film che affonda le sue radici nel 1937 e che vive la sua quarta vita grazie alla trasposizione ad Opera di Bradley Cooper.

   Bradley Cooper che un per caso è finito dietro la macchina da presa di questo film, essendo "A star is born" destinato in prima battuta all'accoppiata Clint Eastwood-Beyonce nell'ormai lontano 2011. I tanti rinvii hanno fatto poi desistere Eastwood che ha deciso 3 anni fa di abbandonare il progetto.

   In luogo di Beyonce è stata selezionata Lady Gaga ed a visione ultimata è difficile pensare ad una protagonista diversa da quest'ultima.

   La storia di riferimento è una storia molto classica, di quelle che piacciono tanto al pubblico e all'Academy.

   Storia di talento e sogno che incontra una storia d'amore trionfale.

   2 persone talentuose, 2 persone romantiche si incontrano nel momento giusto e la donna in difficoltà e in cerca di legittimazione troverà nell'uomo di successo e di maggiore esperienza lo slancio per affermarsi e diventare una stella.

   Questa sarebbe dovuta essere la storia in 2 righe del film, o almeno quella da cui trae ispirazione.

   L'abilità di Cooper è stata quella di sfumare questa storia, renderla più drammatica, intima e dotarla di infiniti chiaroscuri.

   Un uomo si forte, si esperto, si talentuoso, si di successo quello incarnato da Cooper stesso ma anche dannato, sensibile, complesso e tutt'altro che perfetto.

   Ed allora Ally (Lady Gaga) non sarà solo la donna da salvare ma diverrà essa stessa salvatrice creando un equilibrio perfetto ed un alchimia fra i 2 che da tempo mancava in film di questo tipo.

   Ad impreziosire il tutto una serie di duetti e canzoni originali cantate dal duo permettendoci di scoprire il talento canoro di un Bradley Cooper stupendo in ogni scena ed in continua crescita.

   Scoprirlo anche regista aggiunge valore ad un'artista troppo spesso relegato al ruolo di belloccio ma che anno dopo anno va affermandosi come una vera stella del firmamento hollywoodiano. Stella che riesce anche ad eclissare spesso una perfetta Lady Gaga, non a caso nominata per tutti i premi importanti dell'annata appena trascorsa.

   A star is born si inserisce nell'ondata improvvisa di film e biopic canori che vedono nel film di Cooper ed in Bohemian Rhapsody i primi e più importanti eventi cinematografici di genere negli ultimi anni.

   Il film è promosso a pieni voti, con un finale molto di impatto e coraggioso e varie scelte mai banali in una storia altrimenti vista mille volte.

   

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9. ›A Star Is Born: un grande classico nelle mani e nell voci giuste@serialfiller2666d

   E' stata un'annata atipica quella del 2018/2019 per il cinema internazionale, specie per quello Hollywoodiano in senso stretto.

   La ripartizione dei premi Oscar è sembrata una demo del manuale Cencelli. Non è stata scontentata alcuna sensibilità e tutti a casa contenti. Tanti premi ad attori afroamericani, molti premi per l'industria Hollywoodiana in senso stretto, qualche grande emergente e premi ad un uomo come Spike Lee da sempre bistrattato dall'Academy.

   La storia più classica di tutte, che aveva ottenuto 8 candidature, ha finito per vincere solo una statuetta, quella per miglior canzone.

   Parliamo di "A Star is Born", film che vedeva Bradley Cooper nei panni di protagonista maschile, regista e sceneggiatore con al suo fianco una Lady Gaga al suo primo grande ruolo da protagonista.

   Ruolo cucito addosso per lei in maniera certosina tanto da indurre moltissimi spettatori a credere che quella storia fosse nient'altro che la vera storia della nascita e della crescita di Lady Gaga per come la conosciamo.

   Il film non è una biografia della cantante italo americana ma un remake di un film che affonda le sue radici nel 1937 e che vive la sua quarta vita grazie alla trasposizione ad Opera di Bradley Cooper.

   Bradley Cooper che un per caso è finito dietro la macchina da presa di questo film, essendo "A star is born" destinato in prima battuta all'accoppiata Clint Eastwood-Beyonce nell'ormai lontano 2011. I tanti rinvii hanno fatto poi desistere Eastwood che ha deciso 3 anni fa di abbandonare il progetto.

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   In luogo di Beyonce è stata selezionata Lady Gaga ed a visione ultimata è difficile pensare ad una protagonista diversa da quest'ultima.

   La storia di riferimento è una storia molto classica, di quelle che piacciono tanto al pubblico e all'Academy.

   Storia di talento e sogno che incontra una storia d'amore trionfale.

   2 persone talentuose, 2 persone romantiche si incontrano nel momento giusto e la donna in difficoltà e in cerca di legittimazione troverà nell'uomo di successo e di maggiore esperienza lo slancio per affermarsi e diventare una stella.

   Questa sarebbe dovuta essere la storia in 2 righe del film, o almeno quella da cui trae ispirazione.

   L'abilità di Cooper è stata quella di sfumare questa storia, renderla più drammatica, intima e dotarla di infiniti chiaroscuri.

   Un uomo si forte, si esperto, si talentuoso, si di successo quello incarnato da Cooper stesso ma anche dannato, sensibile, complesso e tutt'altro che perfetto.

   Ed allora Ally (Lady Gaga) non sarà solo la donna da salvare ma diverrà essa stessa salvatrice creando un equilibrio perfetto ed un alchimia fra i 2 che da tempo mancava in film di questo tipo.

   Ad impreziosire il tutto una serie di duetti e canzoni originali cantate dal duo permettendoci di scoprire il talento canoro di un Bradley Cooper stupendo in ogni scena ed in continua crescita.

   Scoprirlo anche regista aggiunge valore ad un'artista troppo spesso relegato al ruolo di belloccio ma che anno dopo anno va affermandosi come una vera stella del firmamento hollywoodiano. Stella che riesce anche ad eclissare spesso una perfetta Lady Gaga, non a caso nominata per tutti i premi importanti dell'annata appena trascorsa.

   A star is born si inserisce nell'ondata improvvisa di film e biopic canori che vedono nel film di Cooper ed in Bohemian Rhapsody i primi e più importanti eventi cinematografici di genere negli ultimi anni.

   Il film è promosso a pieni voti, con un finale molto di impatto e coraggioso e varie scelte mai banali in una storia altrimenti vista mille volte.

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10. ›A star is born (Película): la evolución de este clásico del cine.@cristiancaicedo2703d

    

    Se trata de la quinta adaptación de esta historia.

    Esta película, protagonizada por Bradley Cooper y Lady Gaga, ha dado mucho de que hablar. Ha obtenido múltiples premios y nominaciones importantes, entre las que se cuentan siete para los BAFTA, cinco para los Golden Globe y ocho para los Oscars, incluyendo algunas categorías principales como Mejor película, Mejor actor y Mejor actriz. Aunque aún hay algunas personas que lo ignoran, muchos saben que se trata de un remake y recuerdan la versión de los años setenta con Barbra Streisand y Kris Kristofferson. Sin embargo, aunque aquella había sido la última versión hasta esta de Cooper, se trata de una historia que nació hace más de ocho décadas y en este post repasaremos sus diferentes adaptaciones.

    What price Hollywood? (1932)

    

    La historia original

    Probablemente el título de esta película los despiste un poco porque no es el mismo de las versiones posteriores, como si se tratara de otra película. Y es que, de hecho, lo es. O casi. What Price Hollywood? es una película dramática sobre el mundo detrás de la gran pantalla. Fue dirigida por George Cukor y protagonizada por Constance Bennett quien interpreta a Mary Evans, una camarera y aspirante a actriz que al conocer a Maximillan Carey (Lowell Sherman), un alcohólico director de cine, en el restaurante en el que trabaja, lo convence de ayudarla a entrar en las películas. Confiada, le dice: "Creo en mí. Sólo necesito una oportunidad". Lo de Mary es más ambición que talento, pero con esfuerzo, logra incursionar con éxito en el ascendente universo de Hollywood como America's Pal mientras la carrera de Carey se va en picada. Mary se casa con un playboy, quien se divorcia de ella por lo absorbente de su carrera como actriz, dejándola embarazada, por lo que debe criar sola a su hijo. Hacia el final de la cinta, ayuda a un ebrio y decadente Carey y lo rescata de prisión, como agradecimiento a lo que hizo por ella. "Yo era su única amiga" dice. Sin embargo, el director, al ver en lo que él mismo se ha convertido, se suicida con un arma de fuego, arrastrando a Mary a una desesperante exposición a los medios, de los que sólo escapa huyendo a Francia.

    A star is born (1937)

    

    La primera con ese nombre

    Cuatro años después de What price Hollywood? se le pidió a su director George Cukor que dirigiera A Star is born, pero la trama le pareció tan similar a la película anterior (no me digas) que se negó. No me explico por qué decidieron no tomar acciones legales, pero se trata de un evidente plagio, con pocos cambios, no siempre para mejor. Esther Blodgett (Janet Gaynor) es una ambiciosa e inteligente chica del campo que desea irse a Hollywood con el deseo de convertirse en actriz. La abuela la apoya pero le advierte "Recuerda Esther, por cada sueño que vuelvas realidad, pagarás el precio con el corazón", una advertencia que resulta profética. En una fiesta, trabajando como camarera, conoce a Norman Maine (Fredric March), un actor cuyos mejores días están terminando a causa de su alcoholismo. Maine queda fascinado con Esther y le ofrece un papel en una película y, después de una audición, un productor impresionado decide convertirla en una estrella. Norman y Esther se casan en una boda modesta, pero la felicidad no dura: el declive del actor y el ascenso de su esposa contrastan dramáticamente, abriendo un abismo infranqueable, agravado por la enfermedad del alcohólico Norman. Éste, para no arrastrar la carrera de su amada en su caída, decide suicidarse ahogándose en el mar.

    A star is born (1954)

    

    Judy Garland

    Para los años cincuenta, el género musical era uno de los pilares de la industria. Entonces, George Cukor esta vez sí decide realizar una nueva versión de la historia, pero la convierte en un musical, un giro que determinará el rumbo que seguirán las versiones posteriores. La actuación de Judy Garland es perfecta. En una escena ella, actriz de musicales, interpreta a una actriz de musicales que, dentro de una película, es actriz de musicales, en una especie de cajas chinas que me recordó los dudes de Robert Downey Jr. en Tropic Thunder (salvando las evidentes diferencias). Los nombres de los personajes se conservan y el núcleo es el mismo: un alcohólico actor en decadencia conoce a una muchacha y la ayuda a convertirse en una estrella. A diferencia de las heroínas previas, esta Esther no es del todo ajena al espectáculo (canta en una banda que participa en eventos públicos) pero sí es menos confiada que las anteriores. La confianza de Mary Evans se ha perdido con el tiempo y ahora hay que convencer a Esther de que, si se lo propone, lo puede lograr. Norman se encarga de introducirla en el mundo de los musicales cinematográficos y se casan, pero nuevamente conforme ella se convierte en una estrella famosa, la llama de su esposo se va apagando, hasta que, al igual que en la versión de 1937, decide ahogarse en sacrificio.

    A star is born (1976)

    

    Barbra Streisand y Kris Kristofferson

    Separándose aún más de la historia original y adaptándola a su época, en esta versión nos encontramos a John Norman (Kris Kristofferson), un rockstar en decadencia y adicto al alcohol y a las drogas, quien lleva a Esther Hoffman (Barbra Streisand) de cantante de grupos de bares a solitaria estrella internacional. Los años sesenta habían dejado la Beatlemania y el mítico Woodstock; y los setenta fueron años impregnados de Rock 'n Roll, la cultura hippie y el amplio uso de las drogas. Un marco aprovechado por Frank Pierson para adaptar aquel musical de veinte años atrás. En esta versión, Norman es mucho más irresponsable y violento que en las anteriores: pelea en bares, destruye propiedades, e incluso tiene accidentes montando motocicletas. Es el rockstar por antonomasia. El resto de la historia ya la conocemos, ella asciende y él se hunde, pero el final de Norman esta vez es mucho más violento: se estrella a bordo de un descapotable, escuchando las canciones de su esposa. El final de esta cinta fue legado entero a la versión más reciente: tras la muerte de su esposo, Esther interpreta en un evento público, una canción escrita por aquel, a manera de homenaje. Sólo que en esta, Esther además interpreta una versión propia de una de las canciones más famosas de Norman.

    A star is born (2018)

    

    Bradley Cooper y Lady Gaga

    Y así llegamos a la más reciente. Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) es una estrella de la música (country esta vez) que una noche en un bar conoce a Ally (Lady Gaga) y se enamora de ella al verla cantar La vie en rose (un guiño a la historia original en la que Mary Evans canta en francés). Ally es una joven que además de cantar, escribe canciones, y que, a diferencia de sus predecesoras, ha luchado por salir adelante en el superficial mundo del espectáculo que la ha rechazado a causa de su apariencia, en particular de su nariz. Este detalle me gustó porque se retomó la superficialidad del mundo del espectáculo que la historia original resaltaba de forma crítica, pero que en las versiones intermedias había sido desplazada por el precio de la fama. Es decir, What price Hollywood? nos dice que no está bien, no es correcto, tratar a las estrellas como meros objetos porque también son personas, pero luego, en las versiones siguientes se enfoca más como si al alcanzar el estrellato, estos hechos deban aceptarse como parte del trato. Así que me gusta que en esta versión se haya mostrado nuevamente lo superficial que puede resultar un mundo que muchas veces ignora el tesoro de un talento oculto en una apariencia diferente. Acá también se retoma la aparición de las familias, la de ella y la de él, y se le da al suicidio de Jackson un matiz más personal, no exento de culpabilidad respecto a su esposa, reforzándolo con la sombra paterna y obviamente el alcoholismo (las drogas de los setenta están ausentes). Esta vez, Jackson no se ahoga, ni se dispara, ni se estrella. Se ahorca.

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    What price Hollywood(1932)

    | Es la **historia original** y, quizás, la menos romántica. Se trata de una inteligente y sarcástica crítica a Hollywood y al "Star-system" de aquellos años. La actuación de Constance Bennett es superlativa y su personaje es más fuerte que sus siguientes avatares: es confiada, ambiciosa, determinada, irónica y hasta un poco cruel. De hecho, ella **usa** (no sexualmente) a Max Carey para entrar a Hollywood. Otra diferencia es que Mary Evans, no sólo es muy atractiva, sino que **es consciente** de esa belleza y la usa a su favor. El suicidio de Max se debe a razones **exclusivas** de su destino y el lujo de la boda de la protagonista no se repetirá más; en adelante será una ceremonia modesta.

    

    A star is born (1937)

    | El Director es cambiado por un actor y la ambiciosa camarera por una determinada, aunque ingenua, muchacha de pueblo, quien no posee ya el atractivo de la rubia Mary. Es la única versión en que vemos a Esther _marcharse a Hollywood_, todas las demás ya viven en las cercanías del espectáculo. Aparece el elemento familiar en momentos claves, lo que será abandonado hasta la versión de 2018. Tiene un poco más de humor que la anterior o más bien un humor diferente: lo que allá era inteligente sarcasmo, acá es simplemente buen humor. Aparece el cambio de nombre a la estrella y la humillación a la que Norman somete a Esther durante un reconocimiento público, emulados por todas las versiones posteriores.

    

    A star is born (1954)

    | Norman Maine ahora es un poco más encantador, aunque conserva el mal carácter y los altercados con fotógrafos. Esther, por primera vez, no es ajena al mundo del espectáculo. También por primera vez aparece como una talentosa cantante, aunque acá lo hace como parte de su integralidad de actriz de musicales. Sin embargo, aunque tiene más chispa que la Esther anterior, es la primera que según su pretendiente _"no sueña lo suficientemente grande"_. Las secuencias musicales y de baile de la cinta son muy buenas y lo de Judy Garland es de antología: la escena en la que recrea en su recibidor la trama de la película que está filmando, es una demostración de talento para enmarcar.

    

    A star is born (1976)

    | Por primera vez la historia gira completamente en torno a la música y no a la actuación. Ya el talento no es sólo interpretativo: ahora Norman escribe canciones y canta; Esther también compone melodías. También es primicia la participación de un actor detrás de cámara: la producción ejecutiva y la concepción musical estuvieron a cargo de Barbra Streisand. Es la única versión en la que Norman es infiel a su esposa (se acuesta con una reportera). El soundtrack es excelente y la interpretación de Barbra Streisand en lo actoral y sobre todo en lo musical, es soberbia.

    

    A star is born (2018)

    | Aunque se basa mayormente en la versión de los setenta, supo incorporar muy bien elementos de las diferentes versiones que habían sido descartados por otras. Nuevamente, el soundtrack es muy, muy bueno y ahora los actores se involucraron aún más en la realización: Bradley Cooper la dirigió y la co escribió y Lady Gaga compuso, junto a otros, varios de los temas. Las actuaciones son muy buenas. En la cinta, hay un momento en el que Ally comienza a _desviarse_ de su estilo musical ante la presión de la industria y es increpada por Jackson por renunciar a su autenticidad. Es una novedad, pero siento que pudieron haber desarrollado más ese punto.

    "A star is born" y los Oscars

    

    ¿Cuántos Oscars ganará?

    En una completa ironía del destino, la versión de 1937 obtuvo, de entre siete nominaciones, su único Oscar en la categoría de Mejor argumento (lo que luego se conoció como Mejor guión original), premio que fue negado cinco años atrás a la verdadera historia original que sólo estuvo nominada a esa categoría. La película de 1954 de fue de seis, cero, en los Oscars y lo que parecía un triunfo asegurado para Garland como mejor actriz (ganó ese año el BAFTA y el Golden Globe), le fue arrebatado por Grace Kelly. Igualmente en 1976, Barbra Streinsand obtuvo el Golden Globe, pero no la estatuilla de la academia, ceremonia en la que se fueron de cuatro, uno, obteniendo el Oscar a Mejor canción. Este año tiene ocho nominaciones (el número más alto en su historia). "Shallow" ha obtenido varios premios como Mejor canción, por lo que podría repetir en esta categoría y el guión está muy bien adaptado. Sin embargo, el Oscar a Mejor fotografía lo pueden descontar porque Roma y Cold War son superiores.

    ¿Cuál versión es mejor?

    

    La versión más reciente

    Acá no haré ninguna declaración absolutista. Depende del gusto de cada persona y de lo que aprecie más cada uno. Si es por originalidad, entonces What price Hollywood es la recomendada, a menos que no gusten de las películas en blanco y negro. Los amantes del Technicolor disfrutarán la versión de 1937 y los que aman los musicales clásicos amarán a Judy Garland. Ahora bien, para aquellos alrededor de los cincuenta años, probablemente la mejor sea la setentosa versión con Barbra Streisand; pero los más jóvenes, sin duda, disfrutarán más con esta nueva versión y la química entre Lady Gaga y Bradley Cooper. Con cinco versiones de una misma historia que sigue cosechando éxitos y conquistando espectadores, éste es un clásico que no puede dejar de verse.

    Reseñado por @cristiancaicedo

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11. ›Սթարը ծնվել (A Star Is Born, 2018)@panza2717d

    «Սթարը ծնվել» այն ինչ շատերն են ձգտում, բայց հազվադեպ են լինում. Մարմնի մարմին, գրեթե տրանսցենդենտալ հոլիվուդյան ֆիլմ: Զարմանալի չէ, որ Հոլիվուդը սիրում է կրկին ու կրկին վերադառնում այս պատմությանը. Ֆիլմի տեսքով կարճ ներկայացում թույլ կտա Ձեզ փորձել շոու բիզնեսի աստղի ողջ կյանքի ցիկլը: Երկար տարիների ընթացքում ծնվել այնպիսի դերասանների, ինչպիսիք են Ջուդի Գարլանդը եւ Ջեյմս Մեյսոնը, Ջանեթ Գայնորը եւ Ֆրեդերիկ Մարտը: Այժմ, այդ տանդեմների շարքում, Բրեդլի Կուպերի համար տեղ կար հետ: Դժվար չէ նկատել «Աստղերի» եւ ֆիլմերում ներգրավված դերասանների նմանությունը հիմք դեռեւս աներեւակայելի հոգեւոր մելոդրամա է, որը բառացիորեն խոռոչներ կոտրում հեռուստադիտողի անհավատալի պատին մի դարաշրջանում, երբ ցինիզմը հաղթեց սիրավեպը: Պատմությունը թարմացվում ժամանակակից հանդիսատեսի եւ ռեժիսորական դեբյուտի համար, հարգել աղբյուրի նյութը, առանց նախորդ ֆիլմերի կինեմատիկական կշիռի թաղման.

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    Այսպիսով, ռոք աստղ Ջեյմս Մեյնը համբավի կողքին է, երաժիշտը խմում եւ նվաստացնում. Երբ հանդիպում աղջիկ նա աշխատում որպես մատուցողուհի եւ երաժշտություն որպես հոբբի: Նա նրան հնարավորություն տալիս դառնալ հայտնի, նա տանում է այն: Նրանց միջեւ սերը բռնկվում է, միայն Էլիը դուրս գալիս գծապատկերների վերեւում, եւ Ջեքը շարունակում ընկնել ինքնահրկիզման խորքում: Այո, դեբյուտանտը հաջողության հասնում, երբ նա աստիճանաբար գնում ալկոհոլիզմի եւ թմրամոլության ներքո, այս «սերիալը» գրավել ցանկացած «աստղ ծնվեց» ողբերգական հայեցակարգը: Այնուամենայնիվ, տարբերակը խնամքով կատարում այս տեղադրումը եւ դարձնում այն ​​անկեղծ ինչ-որ բան: Էմոցիոնալ հարվածը հստակորեն կատարվում է, քանի որ կինոնկարը բեղմնավորված. Այնուամենայնիվ, «Սթարը ծնվել» նոր արտադրանք է եւ, կարծես, «ինքնին բանը», հին Հոլիվուդից, Նոր Հոլիվուդից եւ «ժայռից հարստություն» ֆանտազիայի մասին.

    Փաստն այն է, որ նկարահանել նրբագեղ եւ նրբագեղ սիրո պատմություն, որը երբեք չի գերազանցում Հոլիվուդի քաղցրությունը: Երկու կերպարները ընդհանուր բան ունեն երգահանների կախարդանք: Նրանք ունեն հիանալի անհեթեթ խոսակցություններ, հնարավոր է միայն այն մարդկանց միջեւ, ովքեր անկեղծորեն սիրում են միմյանց Էլիի հռոմեական քթի պրոֆիլը, երաժշտական ​​բիզնեսի նախապաշարմունքների մասին, մանկության եւ ստեղծագործական ուղու մասին: Երաժիշտը մի քանի տեսարաններով նայում է նուրբ եւ զզվելի, նույնիսկ ցնցող, մինչդեռ միշտ չէ, որ ազնիվ. Բայց սա նաեւ «աստղի» հմայքի մի մասն է, քանի որ հերոսների ռոմանտիկ հարաբերությունները երբեք չեն սառեցնում մեկ նոտա. Դա միեւնույն ժամանակ մրցունակ, սեքսուալ, ողբերգական, շոշափող եւ երբեմն նույնիսկ կոպիտ.

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    Միեւնույն ժամանակ «Սթարը ծնվել» պարունակում ամենահզոր փաստացի որը հատկապես հետաքրքիր եւ հասկանալի երիտասարդ երաժիշտների համար: Արդյոք Ջեքը ցանկանում է, որ իր սիրահարը աստղ դառնա, երբ Ալլին քաշի բեմի վրա եւ հրավիրում է նրան երգել նրա հետ: Չեմ կարծում. Բայց կառավարիչը, իհարկե, ցանկանում է Էլիին աստղ դարձնել: Շոու բիզնեսի խորամանկ ու ագահ արատը փաստորեն երեւում բավականին գեղեցիկ մարդ է իր տեսանկյունից, որը նույնիսկ աշխատում է, բայց Ջեքը չի ընդունում նրան: Աղջիկը պառկած դարի փոփ երաժշտության լողավազանի մեջ եւ զգում է, որ սցենարը սկսում է պատմել Լեդի Գագայի անձնական պատմությունը: Զվարճացնելի փոխարեն, քննադատել Էլիի ստեղծագործական ուղին կամ նույնիսկ ներկայացնել այն որպես փոփ դեգրադացիա, «Սթարը ծնվեց» երաժշտության այդ ուղղությունը եւ դրանով ստեղծում է զարգացման վեկտորը: Իհարկե, Ջեքի երաժշտական ​​աշխարհին կողքին, Էլիի ոճը կարծես անհավատալի է եւ պարզունակ, բայց եկեք ազնիվ լինենք, Ջեքը իրեն այլազգի է նայում այլ երաժիշտների: Դա հանելուկներ է, ստիպում է մտածել ստեղծագործության բնույթի մասին.

    Ֆիլմը ֆինանսավորող համար, իհարկե, ռիսկային ծրագիր էր: Կուպերը, չնայած ճանաչված դերասանին, երբեք չի արել ֆիլմը: Լեդի Գագան, չնայած նրա երաժշտության հայտնիությանը, լավ է, չի համապատասխանում գլխիվայր գործին: Այնուամենայնիվ, Կուպերը եւ Գագան ջնջեցին նրանց, ովքեր չեն հավատում նրանց որպես ռեժիսոր վստահորեն ղեկավարում էր նկարահանումները, այլ ոչ թե իր բնույթով ուշադրություն դարձնելով, եւ Լեդի Գագան այս դերում ավելի օրգանական էր, քան նույն ձեւավորում է նախնադարյան քիմիա, եւ այն աջակցում է իր երաժշտությունը, որը հանդիսանում է անբաժանելի մասը հմայք: Թեեւ ծրագիրը դժվար է երաժշտություն անվանել ավանդական իմաստով, այստեղ երգերը կարեւոր դեր են խաղում պատմության համար կրքոտ եւ խոհուն ռեժիսորական դեբյուտը հիանալի կերպով նկարահանվում է եւ ֆանտաստիկորեն նկարահանվում է, դարձնելով նրան, թերեւս, սրտաճմլիկ աստղի ամենալավ տարբերակը: Ակնհայտ է, որ դերասաններն իրենց բնավորության համար նախանձելի հանձնառություն են ցուցաբերել, նրանց քիմիան պտտվում է, եւ իրատեսական.

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12. ›A Star Is Born (2018) - Movie Review@coldsteem2821d

    

    Most people will associate the remake of A Star is Born with the 1976 film starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbara Streisand. But the film has much deeper roots in the infancy of Hollywood. The original film was produced in 1937 starring Janet Gaynor and Frederic March. The film was originally about Hollywood, although the plot was basically the same. An aging actor discovers a rising star, launching her career as his own becomes consumed by alcohol and tragedy. The film was first reincarnated in 1954 starring Judy Garland alongside James Mason. The lead characters, for the first two films, were Vicki Lester and Norman Maine. In 1976, the background moved from Hollywood to the music industry. The names of the lead actors changed as well. But the story was basically the same. The latest iteration is most closely tied to the 1976 version, although they did give a nod to the origins of this film by naming the male lead "Jackson Maine." The name was an obvious link to the origins of this story.

    

    Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) is an aging rock star. His performances are fueled by drugs and alcohol. His world is tightly managed by his older brother, Bobby (Sam Elliott). Bobby helps Jack hold things together. Jack has a chance encounter with a cabaret singer in a drag bar following one of his concerts. Ally (Lady Gaga) has incredible talent, but little self-confidence. She has been told her nose is too big and that she doesn't have the "look" to make it in the music industry. Jack and Ally fall deeply in love as Jack helps propel Ally into the spotlight. She is an instant success. As her fame grows, Jack's diminishes. His substance abuse and tinnitus become more than he can manage. Ally's love is sincere. While she could easily leave Jack behind, her love and commitment are enduring. But tragedy is never far from this story of love, relationships and addiction.

    

    A Star is Born is a film that has been nominated for Oscars every time it has been made. It has won some hardware every time it has been produced with two of three films garnering at least one Oscar. This film seems like it was made with the Oscars in mind. It is the same basic story. The Academy seems to be suckers for this sort of thing. It is likely to garner some awards and definitely an Oscar nomination or two. I am not sure if it will win. The movie was decent, although the pacing seemed off at times. The film ran a bit long at two hours, fifteen minutes, and it felt long at times. The narrative arc was there, along with flawed characters that we love to love. I don't like the ending. I think that is the point. But I did like the way the ending was constructed, so I felt a bit of resolution at the end. There was a scene in the film between Jack and his brother where Bobby says "you stole my voice." There is an element of a torch passing that seemed to be at the heart of this story. Even if that heart is a broken heart.

    

    I think there will be mixed reviews on Lady Gaga's performance. I thought she was slightly off at times, but her chemistry with Bradley Cooper seemed intense at times. She will probably get some rave reviews, but I think there will be some that trash her, as well. I think her performance was aided greatly between the editing and close up shots. Her music speaks for itself. She was cast right in the sense that she is a talented musician that doesn't fit the typical mold of the record industry. Although she relied heavily on her own shtick to make it in real life. Cooper was phenomenal. Is there anything this guy can't do? First of all, his music was pretty dang good. Even when he was playing to a live audience. That is impressive enough. We know he is a talented actor, and he delivered on that note as well. The scenes where he is high or drunk rang true. He helped elevate Gaga. Sam Elliott and Andrew Dice Clay were also interesting choices who were well cast. Seeing Elliott and Cooper together on screen, I believed they were brothers. They have a similar quality that gave the casting credibility. Clay wasn't the abrasive comedian we all knew decades ago. His role as father to Gaga's character was interesting. Like a caring, single dad who wants to protect the center of his universe.

    

    A Star is Born received an R rating from the MPAA. The film doesn't delve deep into substance abuse as much as having the subject as a driving force. There is plenty of pill popping (or snorting) as well as copious consumption of alcohol. It is an integral, contextual part of the story. There are adult themes, death, and sexuality. This includes nudity in several scenes. One very brief scene shows Lady Gaga with full frontal nudity in a bathroom. The subject matter of this film is deep. It is a tragedy like all the previous iterations of this story. The story was never designed for consumption by children. I would recommend mature teens or older for this film.

    

    I am convinced Bradley Cooper conceived this film with the Oscars in mind. It will get nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Song, possibly winning the latter. It may get nominated for cinematography. In any event, it is a solid story that is enjoying an amazing 8.6 rating on IMDb right now. Gaga and Cooper both have a lot of fans. This bump will certainly not last. The other films are all pretty much in the 7's these days. High 7s. I am not sure where this film will be when the dust settles, but certainly not that high. The music was okay, but not spectacular. I really only enjoyed two songs. Far From the Shallows and I'll Never Love Again. I think the latter will get the Oscar, even though Shallows seemed to get more play during the movie as the song that launches Ally's career. The pacing issues and the issues I had with Gaga's timing did not dampen my enjoyment of this film. I would still recommend seeing it in the theaters. But I am going with a more reasonable rating of 8/10. The film will eventually settle into that range, I am certain.

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13. ›🎬Movie Rating Contest #87: A Star Is Born (2018) - GiveAway 100% of SBD( it's very easy to participate)💰@themovieplace2838d

    

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    A Star Is Born (2018) Movie Rating Contest

    a Themovieplace original contest for the Steemit Community Participate, Win and Get Fun

    Hello everyone, it is the time to announce the participants and the winners of the contest #82 and for those who want to participate in the new one which is the one with the #87. I recommend you to read the rules which are at the end of the article.

    The participants and their options:

    A Simple Favor (2018) will have on 20 September a rating between 8-7.1 @maarnio @kunschj @drishitmitra @robertsekhose

    A Simple Favor (2018) will have on 20 September a rating between 7-6.1 @wfmkay @bankholiday @mimismartypants @thatswhatsup

    The winners of the contest #82 are @maarnio, @kunschj, @drishitmitra, @robertsekhose each will win 0.055 SBD from the total of 0.220 SBD. Don't forget, if this article becomes well-known the chances that the earnings will grow are bigger and if you want to participate in this you can Resteem the post or you can share it(is optional). I want to be as fair as possible to everyone and in every contest I offer you a screenshot from the movie to convince yourself of the final outcome of the contest #82.

    

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    For the contest #87 which begins today, I chose the movie A Star Is Born (2018) which is directed by Bradley Cooper. A Star Is Born (2018) had the first release date in 31 August at the Venice Film Festival and the date which will count for our contest is 10 October. Let's take a look at some things that can help you to choose the correct rating for the contest :

    • the director is Bradley Cooper, being the first movie which he directs

    • the cast contain names like Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, Anthony Ramos

    • the duration is 2h 15min

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    • You nead to upvote the post and also one of the comments from what I will put under the post which will indicate the rating for which you have opted for the movie A Star Is Born (2018) for 10 October.

    • if you want to participate you nead to upvote the post with a minimum of 10% from your upvote power and this is addressed to the members that have a big STEEM POWER, and if you are voting with a smaller percentage this will go to the winners and for the support of the article

    • You are allowed to opt for one option only, who will opt for multiple options will be disqualified

    • You have 7 days to submit your rating

    The earnings will be sent on 10 October when I will announce the winners.

    If you like my posts just FOLLOW ME @themovieplace, Upvote and Resteem my post.

    

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