a star is born – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS

A STAR IS BORN – Review by Lauren Bradshaw

October 15, 2018December 29, 2018 Lauren Bradshaw 0 Comments a star is born, Bradley Cooper, lady gaga, TIFF

As the the third remake (and fourth film altogether) in the A Star is Born franchise–if that is what we are calling it now–Bradley Cooper pulls off the triumph of the year with an extraordinary pop-rock musical that is sure to become a classic. It is hard to believe this is his directorial debut. And with Gaga absolutely BRINGING IT, I will most assuredly be rooting for this movie to clean house at the Oscars this year. With the potential for nominations in six major categories (Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor), A Star is Born has the potential to make history.

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A STAR IS BORN – Review by Leslie Combemale

October 13, 2018 Leslie Combemale 0 Comments a star is born, Bradley Cooper, lady gaga

With three other versions of A Star is Born already out there, could Bradley Cooper make a fourth version worth seeing? With Lady Gaga as his star, absolutely. But what sets this version apart from the others?

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A STAR IS BORN – Review by Susan Granger

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Susan Granger 0 Comments a star is born, Bradley Cooper, lady gaga

The Oscar race is officially on with the release of this contemporary version of the enduring Hollywood classic. Bradley Cooper stars as charming Jackson Maine, a country rock star, plagued by alcohol/drug addiction, coupled with hearing loss. One night, in need of a drink after leaving a gig, Jackson stumbles into a drag bar, where he watches Ally (Lady Gaga), a wannabe-but-insecure singer/songwriter, warbling Edit Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose.”

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A STAR IS BORN – Review by Diane Carson

October 8, 2018October 7, 2018 Diane Carson 0 Comments a star is born, Bradley Cooper, lady gaga

A Star Is Born gives Lady Gaga a platform worthy of her immense talent. Bradley Cooper spent four years obsessed with his remake and update of A Star Is Born. This investment of time, energy and creativity pays dividends in his writing/directing debut. It also stars Cooper as Jackson Maine, a popular country musician fighting to maintain his hearing and his appeal. But this film showcases the glorious, brilliant performance by Lady Gaga.