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Wall Street Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Hollywood High' Review: How Teens Took Over the Screen
Reality shapes the movies, and the movies reshape reality, which makes its way back into film. In the 1950s, for instance, widespread dismay, sensational media coverage and even congressional hearings revolved around the crisis of juvenile delinquency, which yielded a spate of what's-wrong-with-young-people features, many of them cheesy and laughable. Among the few that gained a hold on the public imagination was 'Rebel Without a Cause' (1955), a fairly terrible teen soap that became iconic because its point of view was sympathetic to its desperate youth and because its charismatic young lead, James Dean, had died in a car wreck less than a month before it was released. The car Dean's character drove, a Mercury, became the hot-rodders' 'vehicle of choice through most of the 1950s,' writes Bruce Handy in 'Hollywood High: A Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies.' A hoodlum in 'American Graffiti' (1973), another defining movie about youth, made a generation later, also drove a Mercury. That film takes place over a single night in 1962, and the choice of car was a joke on its driver, an illustration of a comical urge to cling to a faded past even among young people. 'Rock and roll has been going downhill ever since Buddy Holly died,' the film's gearhead hero, John, observes; 1973 looked back to 1962, when everyone was sighing about 1959. Most of the songs on the celebrated soundtrack were already oldies on the night it takes place. The movie harbored a droll sensitivity for early-onset nostalgia. Mr. Handy's teen-mag title and his book's colorful packaging belie the author's seriousness about his subject. A veteran magazine journalist whose credits include a stint at Vanity Fair, he writes with the lively appreciation of a fan rather than with condescension or academic pedantry, combining astute cultural analysis with fascinating trivia.
Boston Globe
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Sister Midnight' finds a very gory solution to the tedium of young married life
In the opening scenes we see the vibrancy and chaos of the city, but Uma (played by Bollywood star Radhika Apte) is isolated from all of it, stuck in a one-room shack waiting to serve her new, buffoonish husband. Advertisement Nearly undone by tedium, Uma begins to rebel in small ways, including getting a job as a cleaning woman at a travel agency in the wealthy part of the city, a world away. Along the way, she begins to change, and while she is initially horrified by her new desires, she eventually accepts herself. The only people she connects with at all are other outsiders — trans sex workers or female Buddhist monks who do not believe in God. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Director Karan Kandhari. Magnet Releasing Several other factors heighten the film's disorienting shift from real to surreal. Kandhari, who is British Indian and was born in Kuwait, began visiting Mumbai when he was young and became 'intoxicated' by the city. 'I visited it many times, like it was a weird addiction,' he says. 'It's a really strange place and I mean that as a compliment. I was always just trying to get my head around the place.' Advertisement But the Mumbai of the movie is neither the one he first visited — 'it's not a period piece' — nor is it exactly contemporary. 'I got stuck in the geography in my head,' he explains, saying he chose to replicate parts of the city that lived in his memory, which have long since vanished in actuality. 'I draw floor plans for things that don't exist and we have to adjust places to fit. So it's a weird mishmash of fragments of things I remember from the '80s or the '90s, or things I've seen from the '70s.' While 'Sister Midnight' has prompted comparisons to Wes Anderson films, Kandhari dismisses the connection, saying the rich colors and the unusual supporting characters are organic to Mumbai. 'We are probably influenced by the same people, but he's creating an artificial world of weirdness, whereas I see the world as inherently weird and strange and I'm trying to find that in the mundane.' Additionally, Uma's experiences are not just set to local music — the soundtrack features songs by Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Holly, The Band, The Stooges, and Motorhead. (Kandhari lives and breathes music and has directed videos for artists including Franz Ferdinand.) Yet the film is also, in an odd way, autobiographical, even though Kandhari's life is nothing like Uma's. He suffers from depression and says the film ponders what it's like to feel different and out of place without knowing how to handle it. Advertisement 'I have the sort of brain that questions things like societal norms if they don't make sense,' he says, so while the film is about this arranged marriage it's really about being trapped by societal expectations. 'We should always question the rules — just because something is old doesn't mean it's right.' Those themes, along with the wildly imaginative script, are what appealed to Apte, who holds together every scene no matter how strange it gets — and it gets quite strange, once some of the creatures she has devoured (birds and goats) come back to life in animated form and are fruitful and multiply. 'I've never read a script like this before. What happens is quite crazy and unexpected,' she says. 'I didn't always know what to think, but it was quite relatable, and I really liked how compassionate Karan was to all his characters.' Apte was fascinated by the fate that befalls Uma when 'All she does is ask 'Why' about the daily way of life that we blindly follow.' That trait resonated with Apte, who went to a progressive school in India when they were new and became 'a proper pain in the ass' because she was taught to question everything. 'If somebody says something that doesn't make sense, I'll ask, 'Can you explain why?' That's not me being arrogant. That's just me genuinely trying to understand.' Still, Apte found the role challenging at first. She studied math in school, so she 'needs logic for everything,' and she loves developing a character's biography to understand why they react to certain things. 'But I knew very little about Uma, whose past was summed up in five lines.' Advertisement Kandhari knew he was asking her to go against her instincts. 'She's a cerebral, intellectual person and analyzes a lot,' Kandhari says. 'My task when we started rehearsals was to get her to de-intellectualize everything, get her rooted in the present moment and impulsively performing with her body. She was a little scared in the first couple of days before it clicked.' So while Apte would normally figure out what her character was doing before taking action and why she'd take that action, she says the director would tell her, 'I want Uma to get up before you can think of why she gets up.' 'I really struggled at first, but then I stopped asking questions and it felt really right,' she says, adding that the role helped her grow as a person too. (Having a baby also furthered that change, she says. 'I've definitely stopped asking why she cries — she's crying, so I must do something.') 'I've become more likely to make a decision and then move on with it,' she says. 'I've started learning to relinquish control in life.' Apte is curious to see what American audiences make of the film, but says that it has resonated with audiences elsewhere. 'People have found it very relatable, which was quite cool, because when I read it for the first time, no matter how crazy the story felt, it also was very relatable.'
Forbes
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Buddy Holly Earns A New Posthumous Bestseller
Buddy Holly's The Very Best Of returns him to the U.K. charts decades after his passing, thanks to a ... More tribute-filled new book from Paul McCartney and members of The Who. NEW YORK - CIRCA 1958: Buddy Holly (Charles Hardin Holley) poses for a portrait circa 1958 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Michael) getty Buddy Holly has been gone for more than 60 years at this point. He died at just 22, when his career was only beginning to take off. He had already achieved commercial success in both the U.S. and the U.K. by that point, and his legacy has continued to grow in the six decades since his death in a plane crash. More than half a century later — far longer than he was alive to make music — Holly is still collecting new wins on the charts and being honored by major musicians. Holly returns to the U.K. music rankings this week with a beloved compilation. The Very Best Of , which credits both Holly and his band the Crickets, debuts on a pair of tallies as it finally becomes a bestseller. The Very Best Of launches at No. 54 on the Official Physical Albums chart. At the same time, it enters at No. 61 on the Official Albums Sales list, which also includes digital purchases. This frame marks just the third time Holly has scored a posthumous placement on the Official Albums Sales chart. He's only appeared on that list once as a solo act, with All Time Greats in 2021. A few years earlier, he collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on True Love Ways , which remains his only top 10 on that ranking, as it peaked at No. 8. Holly has fared better on the Official Physical Albums tally. With The Very Best Of , he's doubled his total number of career appearances on this roster, which focuses on CD, vinyl, and cassette sales, when compared to the Official Albums Sales ranking. In both instances, the new arrival marks a new low for the late star. Buddy Holly's Compilation is a Hit Thanks to a New Book It appears that The Very Best Of is the same compilation of that name originally released in August 1999. The set — and Holly's music in general — is back in the spotlight following the release of a book titled Buddy Holly: Words of Love . The 400-plus-page book features musicians paying tribute to Holly, describing how he influenced their work and expressing the hope that their attention can keep his music and name alive. The project, which was heralded by his widow Maria Elena Holly, includes contributions from Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, Paul McCartney, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, who painted the cover art.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Weezer bassist's wife, Jillian Shriner, shown on body cam firing at LAPD officers (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, April 28 — The Los Angeles Police Department has released body camera footage showing Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, allegedly firing at officers during a search for suspects involved in a high-speed chase. In the footage from the April 8 incident in Eagle Rock, police encountered Shriner in her backyard with her weapon drawn and repeatedly ordered her to drop it. Moments later, gunshots erupted after an officer warned, 'Oh, she racked it,' and investigators later found one used cartridge casing confirming at least one shot fired. After the shooting, Shriner reportedly fled into her house and called 911, apparently unaware she had fired at police and not the suspects from the chase. Shriner eventually surrendered after an hour and was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She has been charged with attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30. Scott Shriner joined the band in 2001, replacing original bassist Mikey Welsh after Welsh left due to mental health issues. Weezer is an American rock band formed in 1992, known for their catchy melodies and hits like "Buddy Holly" and "Island in the Sun."
Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Singers Who Tragically Died At The Height Of Their Careers, And It's Truly Heartbreaking
1. Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye rose to prominence in the '60s and had continued success through the '80s thanks to a string of hits like "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "What's Going On," and "Sexual Healing." He died in 1984 at age 44 after being shot to death by his father the day before his 45th birthday, according to the New York Times. 2. Aaliyah Aaliyah was a Grammy-nominated singer with major hits in the late '90s and early '00s, including "Try Again," "Miss You," and "Rock The Boat." She died in 2001 at age 22 in a plane crash that took off in the Bahamas, according to the New York Times. 3. Buddy Holly Buddy Holly was a major artist in the late '50s. Across his own albums and his record with The "Chirping" Crickets, his signature songs include "That'll Be the Day," "Oh Boy!" "Everyday," and "Peggy Sue." He died in 1959 at age 22 after a plane he was in crashed in Iowa. Fellow musicians "The Big Bopper" J.P. Richardson and Ritchie Valens also died in the crash, and the incident would later be referred to as "The Day the Music Died" by Don McLean in his 1971 song "American Pie." 4. Selena, known as the Queen of Tejano, had major crossover success in the '90s. The Grammy-nominated singer released four solo albums during her lifetime that included hits like "No Me Queda Más," "Como la Flor," and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom." Her posthumous album, Dreaming of You, went No. 1 shortly after her death. She died in 1995 at age 23 after being shot and killed by her former manager, according to the New York Times. 5. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was a member of the mega-popular group TLC. Together, they won four Grammys, and Lisa released her debut album, Supernova, in 2001. She died in 2002 at age 30 from a car crash in Honduras, according to the New York Times. 6. Jeff Buckley Jeff Buckley released just one album during his lifetime, titled Grace, in 1994. Over the years, his cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" has grown in popularity and become his signature track. Jeff died in 1997 at age 30 after accidentally drowning in the Wolf River near Memphis, according to the New York Times. 7. Christina Grimmie 8. Duane Allman Duane Allman was the original leader of the rock band the Allman Brothers. He released two albums with the band before his death. He's also featured on their breakthrough record, the live album At Fillmore East. Duane died in 1971 at age 24 from a motorcycle crash, according to Rolling Stone. 9. Amy Winehouse 10. Tupac Shakur Tupac Shakur was a rapper, actor, and poet who released four solo albums during his lifetime. This included two Billboard No. 1 albums: Me Against the World in 1995 and All Eyez on Me in 1996. As an actor, he starred in several films, including Juice and Poetic Justice. Tupac died in 1996 at age 25 after being shot in a drive-by shooting outside of Las Vegas, according to the Associated Press. 11. Janis Joplin Janis Joplin was a rock 'n roll pioneer in the '60s. She first gained fame as the lead singer of the band Big Brother and the Holding Company before releasing one solo album: I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! in 1969. A few months after her death, her second album, Pearl, was released. It was ranked as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone in 2023. Janis died in 1970 at age 27 from an accidental drug overdose, according to the New York Times. 12. Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix was a titan of '60s rock 'n roll. His band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, saw major success with three albums, including the Billboard No. 1 record Electric Ladyland. He died in 1970 at age 27 from suffocation, likely related to a drug overdose, according to the New York Times. 13. Cass Elliott Cass Elliot, known as Mama Cass, first shot to fame as part of the '60s folk group The Mamas & the Papas. They won a Grammy for the 1966 song "Monday, Monday." Cass went on to release numerous solo albums, including Dream a Little Dream and Bubblegum, Lemonade, and... Something for Mama. She died in 1974 at age 32 from a heart attack, according to the BBC. 14. Karen Carpenter Karen Carpenter was best known for being one-half of the duo The Carpenters alongside her brother, Richard. Together, they released ten albums before Karen's death. She died in 1983 at age 32 from complications of anorexia nervosa, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 15. Juice WRLD Juice WRLD was a rapper who found success thanks to a series of hits in the 2010s, including "Lucid Dreams" and his collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, "Bandit." He died in 2019 at age 21 from an accidental overdose, according to NPR. 16. Jim Morrison Jim Morrison was the lead singer of the Doors, recording six albums with the band. He died in 1971 at age 27, and his death was attributed to heart failure, though no autopsy was performed, according to NPR. 17. Finally, Mac Miller Mac Miller was a rapper who released five albums during his lifetime, including the chart-topping debut record Blue Slide Park. He died in 2018 at age 26 from an accidental overdose, according to Rolling Stone.
