The singer-songwriter was never only a creature of music. Our critic watched every film with him that she could find to better understand the artist.
Category: Pop and Rock Music
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In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.
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In a Political Year, Some Deaths Spoke to the Struggles for Democracy
Among the notable figures who died in a sometimes polarizing 2024, many championed justice, equal rights and political freedom.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
Picks this month include a Bob Dylan sleeper, a harrowing portrait of Syria, and Will Ferrell and Harper Steele’s road trip.
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The Night Bob Dylan Went Electric at the Newport Folk Festival
The climax of “A Complete Unknown” is set during that iconic 1965 performance. Even then, fans knew it was a historic moment.
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Oasis Reunion Tour Is Definitely Maybe a Win for Tribute Bands, Too
As the Gallagher brothers prepare for next year’s performances, Oasis covers bands are reaping the benefits with their own sold-out shows.
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Charli XCX’s Year of the ‘Brat’
In six months, the (once) underground pop singer and songwriter played her version of the fame game, sampling the highs and lows of genuine stardom.
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Charli! Mk.gee! MJ! Debating the Best Albums of the Year.
A conversation about how peak pop stars are thinking of LPs in an increasingly singles-driven landscape.
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‘Better Man’ Review: The Boy in the Band
The singer Robbie Williams’s caustic, often vulnerable narration is the melody that enriches this musical biopic’s otherwise familiar beats of pop stardom.
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Netflix’s Christmas: NFL Games and Beyoncé Halftime Show
As part of its push into live programming, the streaming service is hosting two N.F.L. games and a big musical performance on Christmas.
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A Complete Character Guide to ‘A Complete Unknown’
The biopic, with Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, is peppered with figures from the folk world and beyond. These are some of them.