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News Relating to Movies Like Straight Outta Compton

  • Bryan Singer dropped from Bohemian Rhapsody

    It was previously announced that production on director Bryan Singer’s Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, had been halted due to a “personal health matter.” Now the plot thickens as 20th Century Fox has fired Singer.

    It was previously announced that production on director Bryan Singer’s Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, had been halted due to a “personal health matter.” Now the plot thickens as 20th Century Fox has fired Singer.
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  • Our latest look as Rami Malek and Bryan Singer take on the Freddie Mercury biopic

    After a stunning first image was released of Mr.Robot star Rami Malek portraying iconic frontman Freddie Mercury was released, we’ve been itching for a trailer.

    After a stunning first image was released of Mr.Robot star Rami Malek portraying iconic frontman Freddie Mercury was released, we’ve been itching for a trailer.
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  • Mike Myers to perform "Bohemian Rhapsody" for real as he joins Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic

    It’s one of the most iconic scenes in film history (and one of its funniest) but it looks like Wayne Campbell will soon be playing Bohemian Rhapsody for real – sort of – as star Mike Myers is joining the upcoming Freddie Mercury and Queen…

    It’s one of the most iconic scenes in film history (and one of its funniest) but it looks like Wayne Campbell will soon be playing Bohemian Rhapsody for real – sort of – as star Mike Myers is joining the upcoming Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic.

    Deadline is reporting that the Austin Powers star is in talks to join the film, which is being directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Usual Suspects) and stars Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) as the titular music icon. Details are…
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  • Empire scribes to write 'Mother of Hip Hop' biopic

    According to THR, Empire scribes Carlito Rodriguez and Malcolm Spellman have been chosen to write a biopic on the late Sylvia Robinson. One of the most influential and pioneering producers in rap music, Robinson co-founded Sugar Hill Records and…

    According to THR, Empire scribes Carlito Rodriguez and Malcolm Spellman have been chosen to write a biopic on the late Sylvia Robinson. One of the most influential and pioneering producers in rap music, Robinson co-founded Sugar Hill Records and produced The Sugarhill Gang’s hit song, “Rapper’s Delight” back in 1979. A track that is often credited with popularizing hip-hop around the world.

    Fox’s Empire has become quite the phenomenon since the show released earlier this year. It centres…
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Reviews Relating to Movies Like Straight Outta Compton

  • Sid and Nancy - Review

    Sid and Nancy is still every bit the anarchic, irreverent, debaucherous, anti-establishment piece it intended to be all those years back in 1986.

    Sid and Nancy is still every bit the anarchic, irreverent, debaucherous, anti-establishment piece it intended to be all those years back in 1986.
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  • Born To Be Blue - Review

    Hawke is remarkable, as ever, in the leading role, adding a vital sense of volatility to proceedings, while maintaining such an authentic portrayal of an addict, veering away from any sense of cliché, so subtle in his execution.

    Hawke is remarkable, as ever, in the leading role, adding a vital sense of volatility to proceedings, while maintaining such an authentic portrayal of an addict, veering away from any sense of cliché, so subtle in his execution.
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  • I Saw the Light - Review

    I Saw the Light simply needs a focus, moving between an array of themes and never quite feeling like we have substantially covered any of them.

    I Saw the Light simply needs a focus, moving between an array of themes and never quite feeling like we have substantially covered any of them.
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  • Miles Ahead - Review

    Don Cheadle stars and directs this fluid biopic of jazz legend Miles Davis, in which the actor has distanced himself from the term ‘biopic’ much like Davis moved away from the label of ‘jazz’ – and the resulting film plays with the genre while delivering an entertaining insight into the mind of a troubled genius.

    Don Cheadle stars and directs this fluid biopic of jazz legend Miles Davis, in which the actor has distanced himself from the term ‘biopic’ much like Davis moved away from the label of ‘jazz’ – and the resulting film plays with the genre while delivering an entertaining insight into the mind of a troubled genius.

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Trailers Relating to Movies Like Straight Outta Compton

  • Born to Be Blue - Trailer

    A re-imagining of jazz legend Chet Baker’s musical comeback in the late 60’s.

    A re-imagining of jazz legend Chet Baker’s musical comeback in the late 60’s.
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  • Miles Ahead - Trailer

    An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

    An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.
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  • I Saw The Light - Trailer

    The life story of legendary Country-Western crooner Hank Williams.

    The life story of legendary Country-Western crooner Hank Williams.
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  • Love & Mercy - Trailer

    The life of reclusive Beach Boys song-writer and musician Brian Wilson, from his successes with highly influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous break-down and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.

    The life of reclusive Beach Boys song-writer and musician Brian Wilson, from his successes with highly influential orchestral pop albums to his nervous break-down and subsequent encounter with controversial therapist Dr. Eugene Landy.
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