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MFS62 Oct 12 2018 07:30 AM

In this remake, Bradley Cooper (who also directed the film) plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack discovers her singing in a drag bar, is amazed by her talent, falls in love with her and brings her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons (drugs, alcohol and family). Later

Frayed Knot Oct 12 2018 01:56 PM Re: A Star is Born (2018)

I never saw any of the THREE! previous versions of this story: - 1937: Frederic March, Janet Gaynor - 1954: James Mason, Judy Garland - 1976: Kris Kristofferon, Barbra Streisand which might just be a good thing in the long run as I've heard good things about this one and I just might get around to it. And at least Gaga isn't playing Gaga (doesn't even look like Gaga) as opposed, say, to Madonna who never wasn't playing Madonna in any of her various screen roles. Because, while I recognize LGG's talent, I tend to have an aversion to attention whores which makes me dislike both her 'character' and and suck-up media who can't seem to get enough of it. I wasn't particularly fond of Cher's early act (speaking of attention whores) but I thought she found her best niche in serious acting [SILKWOOD, MASK, MOONSTRUCK] so maybe this one will also find a second career that doesn't make me want to turn away from her constant 'Look at ME!' act. Plus I still can't hear her 'name' without it bringing up the Letterman line about her only getting that title upon marrying Lord Gaga

MFS62 Oct 12 2018 07:15 PM Re: A Star is Born (2018)

Frayed Knot wrote: I never saw any of the THREE! previous versions of this story: which might just be a good thing in the long run as I've heard good things about this one and I just might get around to it. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Later