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Title: A Star Is Born
Post by: JediJohnnie on October 03, 2018, 12:09:53 pm
So we're getting our 4th version of hollywood tearjerker A Star Is Born, this time with Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga. They seem to remake it every 20 years. (although this time they waited 40) One thing all 4 versions have in common? I've never seen any of them. ;D

But basically the story is about a washed up star on his way down, who helps an emerging starlet rise to fame. They get married, but they have problems when she gets more popular than he is.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: brian8713 on October 03, 2018, 12:25:16 pm
I'm looking forward to it!! I'm not even really a fan of Lady Gaga ... but I dunno, seeing her de-glammed for the role makes me excited. I think it's gonna be a good movie, though I've been told I have weird taste in cinema so don't take my word for it.  ;)
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: metsrock69 on October 03, 2018, 03:50:00 pm
it sounds like it has a good  storyline.  I like heartfelt movies like this. Always a happy ending :)
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: monnee on October 03, 2018, 04:07:42 pm
Looks like a movie made to star a singer like Lady Gaga.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: BATISTAGIRL663 on October 03, 2018, 05:25:25 pm
I've never seen any of them either but I have seen the reviews and I think this might be a good one to see I like Lady Gaga I think she's good and everything she does and Bradley Cooper is really good on the eyes so I may just see this one
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: DEBMZ6 on October 03, 2018, 05:45:02 pm
I'm looking forward to seeing how Bradley Cooper did on his directorial debut.  Bradley Cooper began planning his vision for this film while working as a producer on American Sniper (2014), which was directed by Clint Eastwood. After Cooper and Lady Gaga performed a screentest together, Warner Brothers executives were impressed with their on-screen chemistry and greenlit the project.  For his role as Jackson Maine, Bradley Cooper was taught to play guitar by Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson. The pair hung out in Cooper's basement almost every night for a year so that Cooper could learn how to perform and present himself like a musician. Cooper is backed by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real for his stage performances.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: kathleenkleinhans on October 03, 2018, 06:06:12 pm
So very excited to see this remake!
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: aflyingmonkey on October 03, 2018, 07:18:50 pm
I'm planning to watch it... not at a theater, but when it comes on cable.

I'm not excited about it or anything, just would be a movie I would watch. I like Lady Gaga- even though she is a spirit cooker, & think she has a pretty good voice.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: pkrahmer on October 03, 2018, 08:19:30 pm
 To me nothing is ever as good as the original.  However, I am looking forward to seeing it  :sad1: :heart: :sweat: :wave:
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: sfreeman8 on October 04, 2018, 12:59:33 pm
I saw the Judy Garland one and Kris Kristofferson/Barbara Streisand one. I didn't see the third one. I really get tired of remakes. Seems like Hollywood is running out of story lines and all thei can do is remake remakes. :)
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: JaniceSW on October 04, 2018, 02:00:22 pm
I saw the Judy Garland one and Kris Kristofferson/Barbara Streisand one. I didn't see the third one. I really get tired of remakes. Seems like Hollywood is running out of story lines and all thei can do is remake remakes. :)

Yep, I saw the Judy Garland one as well as the Streisand one.  It's been a long time since I saw either so I might be going to see this one at the cinema.  We'll see...I'm not absolutely sure.  However, I want to see the one they are making about Freddy Mercury because I thought he was a great showman and singer and kind of want to remember that era again. 
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: alina6 on October 04, 2018, 06:48:50 pm
Interestingly I have never seen any of the 4 versions and probably won't see this one.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: gaylasue on October 05, 2018, 07:57:17 am
I saw an article on that yesterday.  I'm not much of a fan of Lady Gaga.  I really didn't care much for the first two (didn't see the third) so I'm sure I won't see this version.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: seesawing on October 16, 2018, 04:19:15 pm
After seeing interviews done with Sam Elliott and another with Lady Gaga I want to see this version of A Star is Born.  My understanding is that it is not quite like a remake of the previous versions of the same name.  But no matter, when there is good chemistry, authentic singing and that feeling of camaraderie among the cast that transfers to the audience it is a rare thing.   
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: UGetPaid on October 16, 2018, 06:47:59 pm
I heard a radio review of it today. The reviewer said that the most surprising part to it was how WELL Gaga can act and how well Cooper can sing.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: nmbrown863 on October 16, 2018, 07:24:09 pm
I have not seen any of the others but have seen previews of this version and it looks pretty good. Will have to watch it when it comes out.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on October 17, 2018, 08:15:15 am
I saw this movie over the weekend and I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: oldbuddy on October 18, 2018, 10:18:38 am
I watched the Trailer and saw an interview on late night talk, but unfortunately I don't attend R rated movies, so this one is off my list. That's too bad, because it looked good. Maybe when it hits TV they will clean it up a little.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: darkxtsuna on October 18, 2018, 03:18:38 pm
Planning to watch it with fam and it does looks great on the trailers.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: makeblessed on October 18, 2018, 03:24:56 pm
The reviews seem to be good, I might be tempted to see it; Lady Gaga has a large fan base, though I am not one of them so it may do well.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: tnshpalmer85 on October 18, 2018, 05:34:49 pm
When I saw the trailer for the one with Lady Gaga and Bradly Cooper, I decided to check out the version with Barbara Streisands. It took me about a week to finish the movie. The story was ok, but I think I will wait for the new one to come out on DVD.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: ktheodos on October 19, 2018, 12:58:33 am
Heard of it and know people who saw it but probably won't go myself
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
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Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: potluck6 on October 22, 2018, 11:37:54 am
would like to see it but will wait for it  to come to redbox. I think lady gaga is the perfect choice for this,she can really sing.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: mapiklfish on October 23, 2018, 11:16:32 am
I have not seen it and don't plan to.  Really don't have any interest in Lady gaga.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: timvolley on October 23, 2018, 03:40:22 pm
i too havent seen any of these or knew there was four remakes.  thanks for the quick story recap.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: 1imaginarygirl on October 25, 2018, 07:06:11 am
I've seen the 1930s version with Janet Gaynor and the 1950s version with Judy Garland. Never saw Barbra's version. I might watch the new one when it comes out on disc. The first time I saw the trailer, I didn't realize that was Lady Gaga. I had never seen her before without tons of makeup on wearing some crazy looking outfit.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: ktheodos on October 27, 2018, 06:24:41 am
Enjoy!
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: yikes77 on October 29, 2018, 05:53:43 pm
Highly enjoyed this one.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: tantricia44 on October 29, 2018, 08:26:12 pm
I want to see it cuz I want to see Lady Gaga's acting ability's like.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: catchow on October 30, 2018, 08:23:04 am
I never saw the original, but this one looks good, I will wait till it comes out on HBO to watch it, I dont do theaters
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: bshee58 on October 30, 2018, 08:48:30 am
Me either, I just don't seem to understand the motives in the movie, it just seems to be a boring movie.
Title: Re: A Star Is Born
Post by: beatsdrop on November 01, 2018, 07:03:58 am
I wanna see this so bad.