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In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll .. Read more

Starring Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, David Keith
Director Mark Rydell
Genres Drama

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    Kodak launch hunt for Megan Fox's 'Rose boy'

    • 25 Jun 2009

    A young lovestruck rose bearer who was snubbed by Megan Fox at the London premiere of the Transformers sequel is a wanted teenager - Kodak bosses want to give him £3,300 and make his dream of meeting the actress come true. Officials at the photo company are offering a reward to anyone who can identify the kid, dubbed 'Rose boy', who tried in vain to hand a yellow flower to Fox - and was photographed by agencies all over the world. Kodak bosses have offered to fly the kid and his family to Read more

    The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

    Miller lands Irish film festival honour

    • 02 Sep 2009

    Daniel Day-Lewis' writer/director wife Rebecca Miller is set to be honoured at Ireland's star-studded Kerry Film Festival. Miller, who is also the daughter of renowned American playwright Arthur Miller, will be presented with the Maureen O'Hara award recognising women in film. The award, named after one of Ireland's best known and best loved acting greats, was presented for the first time last year (08) to Irish actress Brenda Fricker. Miller's credits include 2005 drama The Ballad of Jack and Read more

    The Incredible Hulk

    Movies to watch in 2008

    • 02 Jan 2008

    This year could be a big one for the movie industry once again and Guardian writer Steve Rose has compiled a list of what to watch out for in the next 12 months. First up is Cloverfield, the mysterious monster project from producer JJ Abrams. According to Rose, the action thriller looks like a cross between The Blair Witch Project, Godzilla, Lost and Friends. It is set for release in February. Other potential blockbusters to look out for include The Incredible Hulk with Edward Norton as the... Read more

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    • 25 Feb 2008

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    Billie Piper back with Doctor Who

    • 29 Nov 2007

    English actress Billie Piper is to reprise her role as Doctor Who's assistant Rose Tyler in three episodes of the cult drama, it emerged this week. Piper starred as the inquisitive and funny sidekick when the show returned to TV screens in 2005, alongside Christopher Eccleston as the eponymous time-traveller. However, her departure from the series last year meant that two new companions have since filled her shoes - Catherine Tate as Donna and Freema Agyeman as Martha - both helping out David... Read more

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    • In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). ...