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Velvet Goldmine
1998
Loosely based on the experiences and personalities of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, VELVET GOLDMINE is a wild, glitter-laced trip through the 1970s era of glam rock. Fictional characters Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) and Curt Wild (Ewan McGregor) are personifications of glam rock's ideals, with the mysterious and androgynous .. Read more
| Starring | Ewan McGregor, Toni Collette, Eddie Izzard, Jonathan Rhys Meyers |
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| Director | Todd Haynes |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
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Velvet Goldmine
Loosely based on the experiences and personalities of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, VELVET GOLDMINE is a wild, glitter-laced trip through the 1970s era of glam rock. Fictional characters Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) and Curt Wild (Ewan McGregor) are personifications of glam rock's ideals, with the mysterious and androgynous Slade balanced by the intense, raucous Wild. When Slade disappears, the era itself seems to melt away, swallowed up by the slick 1980s. But Slade's story, and the story of glam rock, is retold when journalist Arthur Stuart (Christian Bale) is assigned to discover what really happened to Slade. Through his own memories of this time, Arthur faces his childhood fears and fantasies. With a nod to Oscar Wilde, a CITIZEN KANE-like structure, and an overall sumptuous atmosphere, VELVET GOLDMINE is director Todd Haynes's unique look at homosexuality, indulgence, and, most importantly, rock 'n' roll.
| Starring | Ewan McGregor, Toni Collette, Eddie Izzard, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale |
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| Director | Todd Haynes |
| Studio | CHANNEL 4 DVD |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 58 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Subtitles | DVD: None |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 01 Jan 2007 |
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"...Dazzlingly surreal....Blazing with exquisite yet abstract passions, and with quite a lot to look at on the side....Ewan McGregor makes a fabulously charismatic rock star..."
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rise and fall of the god of glitter
Surreal, orgasmic, swirling mass of colour and delight. I love this film and J.Rhys-Meyers is beautiful throughout. Ewan McGregor's accent is a bit dodgy... read more »
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- Hanna Derewnicka
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Kerrrrrchang - Bang on the Button!
Fair enough I was around at the time but what a trip down memory lane!! This film has such an authenticity you could view it as a documentary compiled of ... read more »
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time travel machine
velvet goldmine is a time travel machine, mr haynes the driver, and it's one exhilarating ride.
the film is nostalgic, but not naive, ambient but... read more » - 1066428
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Don't Think...Just Enjoy The Music!!
Pretty much a Blast of a Film!! The era of Music is Fantastic. I originally rented this as the Man with The Fantastic Voice, 'Jonathon Rhys Meyers' is ... read more »
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McGregor's hazy days on Velvet Goldmine shoot
- WENN Newsdesk
- 25 Jul 2011
Ewan Mcgregor was left stunned by the outrageous antics on the set of his 1998 film Velvet Goldmine after film bosses allegedly offered drugs and champagne for an explicit orgy scene. The actor won great acclaim for his role as Curt Wild in the film, playing the lover of Jonathan Rhys Meyers' flamboyant pop star character, Brian Slade. McGregor reveals the drama's hard-partying scenes were made more authentic after producers provided booze for the cast to indulge in. He tells Attitude magazine, Read more
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Velvet Goldmine
Loosely based on the experiences and personalities of David Bowie and Iggy Pop, VELVET GOLDMINE is a wild, glitter-laced trip through the 1970s era of glam rock. Fictional characters Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys-Meyers) and Curt Wild (Ewan McGregor) are personifications of glam rock's ideals, with ...
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