biopics

Untold Stories: Women Deserving of Biopics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Each woman's journey is a chapter in HerStory, waiting to be celebrated and immortalized through biopics.…

December 19, 2023

A montage of celebrity forms such as Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson amongst Hollywood Stars.

Hollywood Might Be Running Out of Movie Ideas

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The film industry has slowly embodied the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle with biopics about celebrities.…

March 12, 2023

Hulu’s ‘Mike’ Is a Reminder That Hollywood Has Never Respected Privacy

Virginia Beall, Elon University

No one owns the rights to their own life story, but is it ethical for someone else to use and change it?…

September 14, 2022

A drawing of a blonde woman shows marilyn monroe staring into the screen

Is the New Marilyn Monroe Film ‘Blonde’ Really a Biopic?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

This upcoming film based on the Hollywood star garnered criticism already. Is it unfounded or justified?…

August 16, 2022

A drawing of "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" shows the title character singing with her fist raised.

A Staggering Labor of Love: ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

With two Oscar wins, the 2021 movie cemented Jessica Chastain’s place in movie history and became a pioneer for future biopics.…

July 4, 2022

An illustrated portrait of Elvis, one of the most iconic musicians

‘Elvis’ Goes From the Grand Stage to the Silver Screen

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

After a steady stream of movies depicting the rise of rock legends like Queen, Elton John and The Beatles, the King of Rock 'n' Roll will be the latest to receive the biopic treatment. …

April 6, 2022

Will Smith as King Richard for a review of the film. (Image via Google Images)

‘King Richard’ Shows Audiences That No Dream Is Ever Too Ambitious

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The biopic tracks the rise of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams as their determined father guides them to success.…

December 24, 2021

The Biopic Effect and How an Artist’s Catalog Thrives Afterward

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Whether it's Beyoncé's 'HOMECOMING' or Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' musicians are getting a boost from their movie appearances.…

November 11, 2019

Musician Biopics: Are They a Service or Disservice?

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

We all love when we get to see our favorite artists on the screen, but what happens when the reality doesn't live up to the hype?…

July 25, 2019

‘Rocketman’ Shows Why Accuracy in Biopics Is so Important

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The Elton John biopic succeeds, in part, because of its warts-and-all approach to the legendary musician.…

July 6, 2019

Why ‘Rocketman’ Is a Must-Watch Film

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

There's more to Elton John than his trademark sunglasses.…

June 19, 2019

Move Over, Queen and Elton John, We Need an ABBA Biopic

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Take a chance on it!…

March 30, 2019

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Adds to the Year’s List of Disappointing Biopics

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

An A-list actor does not a good movie make.…

November 12, 2018

5 Biopics of Badass Women That Every Girl Needs to See

Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

You can't be what you can't see.…

August 28, 2018

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