Same here. I'd never heard of this movie until I read through this thread last night!
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I wouldn't call it a rom-com. Maybe a coming-of-age movie, for both William and rock music. There's a point where William gets corrupted from the path of true journalism by becoming a "friend" of the band and the point where rock music lost its innocence and became part of the corporate machine.
That is true. It's not a rom-com because there's really not a lot of comedy. I basically used that term because for me, the movie seemed lighter than what I expected. But yes, there's decent plotting and character development, etc. Maybe it's that I never bought Kate Hudson in that role or maybe it was the character.
Just thinking about Almost Famous & the groupie thing. I wonder if any Eagles left a "submission" with the Plaster Casters.
I'm one that absolutely loves this movie. I loved it even before I knew that the Russell Hammond character was based on Glenn; that just took it to a whole 'nother level.
GREAT movie. I lived through the 60's and 70's and it way a nostalgic trip for me. I liked Kate Hudson's role and Billy Crudup is gorgeous no matter who he's playing.
ITA and welcome JstJayne.
This is not exactly, Almost Famous but it fits with the theme. Cameron Crowe talks about getting Led Zeppelin on the cover of the Rolling Stone. Joe Walsh played a part.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/vi...cover-20111223
Interesting!
I too loved this movie long before I found out who it was loosely based on.
Welcome JstJane. :partytime: