Freddie Mercury

In an article about "Rocketman" (2019), John Elton wears a gold jumpsuit, gold devil horns, and pink angel wings.

‘Rocketman’ (2019) Deserves a Second Chance

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

Revisiting the film that was overshadowed by the success of “Bohemian Rhapsody”…

September 1, 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

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

Illustration by June Le in article about Billy Eichner wanting gay actors to play gay icons

Billy Eichner Says More LGBTQ+ Actors Need To Be Cast as Gay Icons

Audrey Martin, Boston University

There are now more LGBTQ+ focused biopics, movies, TV shows and other forms of media, but it's not LGBTQ+ actors who are telling these stories.…

August 1, 2020

Jukebox the Ghost Is Your New Favorite Pop-Rock Band

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

The Washington D.C. trio puts catchy piano melodies at the center of their sound, and wears their love of Queen on their sleeves.…

July 4, 2020

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Honored the Privacy Freddie Mercury Built for Himself

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Doing so, however, cost them a coherent timeline and historical accuracy.…

November 17, 2018

‘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

Is ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Going to Straight-Wash Freddie Mercury?

Joey Cunningham, University of Arizona

Spare him his life from this monstrosity! …

June 27, 2018

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