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Jem is the story of rock stars with secret identities who pal around with a hologram - projecting droid named Synergy.

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There's all these stories of politicians making deals in this mysterious back room, and people shooting guns, and rock stars hanging out after the shows.

-- Sandra Tsing Loh, author of The Madwoman in the Volvo «[This is] a love story — between Jillian and her rock star husband and also between a couple and their new son.

Story number 2: Rock and pop stars are more than twice as likely to die an early death as the rest of us.

«This is the story of our deep connection to the physical world as seen in stars, rocks, and the workings of DNA.»

Before he was a made - for - TV wacko, Gary Busey was a pretty fine actor — and never better than when he played the title role in 1978's «The Buddy Holly Story,» a biopic of the «50s rock star whose life ended early.

The often grim and gritty lives of runaways living in the streets of LA provides the basis for this provocative thriller that presents the plight of these survivors in a realistic, nonexploitive way as it tells the story of Sy, a clean - cut kid from Santa Barbara who has pedaled his bike to LA to pursue his dream of becoming a rock star.

The closing credits tell us this is based on a true story of a not very well known aging rock star who discovers John Lennon sent him an inspirational letter 40 years ago.

But besides the above quote, a few other things tempted me to go for it: — > its title (Evil Angels)-- > that it's based on true story — > its IMDb Rating — > its genre — > somewhere while browsing its IMDb page, I read «miscarriage of justice,» which apparently is my area of interest — > that it stars Meryl Streep While a couple is on a vacation with their 3 children at Ayers Rock, their 10 weeks old baby disappears one night.

These are the stories of people who learn what lies beyond the dream — yacht parties with theremin makers that end on the rocks, low - budget filmmaking that blurs the line between truth and fiction, movie stars and Hollywood hopefuls whose stories seem too crazy to be true.

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If the story of the rise and fall of an ambitious rock star is a little overfamiliar, there's a lot of nuance in the way Haynes explores the Mandy / Slade / Curt dynamic.

TOP FIVE: Written, directed by, and starring Chris Rock, «TOP FIVE» tells the story of New York City comedian - turned - film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist forces him to confront the comedy career — and the past — that he's left behind.

It has taken nearly half a century to bring to the screen this particular tragic incident that rocked the star - crossed Kennedy political dynasty, but in some ways it is more relevant than ever, particularly in its depiction of efforts to shape the story in order to save Kennedy's career and his very real presidential ambitions, which basically sank along with the car he drove into the water.

There's little plot here as the story showcases a bunch of miscellaneous sketches starring cast members Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Adam Sandler.

Based on a true story of survival, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage stars Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas, The Rock), Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan) and Thomas Jane (Deep Blue Sea) in this gripping, wartime action drama directed by Mario Van Peebles (New Jack City).

A good idea in need of a better script, Chase's 1960s» set story about a kid trying to follow in the footsteps of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to make it big as a rock n» roll star doesn't feature a single likable character.

He helps articulate the fascinating aspects of Lewan's story: the rock star presence he has in the Pennsylvania polka scene, the determination he has to be successful and take care of people like his friends or family, the way that a good man would succumb to constantly lying, blinded by whatever his good intents are.

Indie coming - of - age dramedies are a dime a dozen, but early reviews have praised Norman for setting itself apart through strong performances and a genuinely moving story — not to mention its sweet soundtrack, by indie rock star Andrew Bird.

No - one is ever going to be a better Robin Williams than Robin Williams himself and the team behind this reworking of the Jumanji story get that, especially the Rock who is funny, empathetic & utterly charming in the way that only he can be and in the way that has made him arguably the world's biggest popcorn - blockbuster star... sorry Tom Cruise.

Written, directed by, and starring Chris Rock, Top Five tells the story of New York City comedian - turned - film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist forces him to confront both the career that made him famous and the life he left behind.

Starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian d'Arcy James and Stanley Tucci, Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize - winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions.

Sewn into the story is the debauched Grand Guignol behind - the - scenes world of rock star excess, compete with promiscuous groupies assailed by roadies and moguls, and somewhere in there is the wide - eyed, and well - intentioned ingenue Phoenix (Jessica Harper, magnificent), the beauty to Winslow's beast.

Starring Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, Brian D'Arcy James, and Stanley Tucci, Spotlight tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize - winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a crisis in one of the world's oldest and most trusted institutions.

Yet, even with the storyline lulls, the fact that it jumps from story to story every few minutes keeps you from falling asleep, as your interest will pick right back up again once you see Hugh Grant (Two Weeks Notice, About a Boy) as the Prime Minister, Colin Firth (What a Girl Wants, Hope Springs) attempting to break through a language barrier, Liam Neeson (Gangs of New York, K - 19) encouraging his young son to be a fool for love, or Bill Nighy (I Capture the Castle, Underworld) chew up scenery with an outlandishly fiendish burnt - out rock star performance.

The club's owner and manager (Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand), a sleazy rock star (Tom Cruise), a strip club manager (Mary J Blige), a money - hungry record producer (Paul Giamatti, The Ides of March), a horny politician (Bryan Cranston, Drive) and his uptight wife (Catherine Zeta - Jones), plus a frizzy - haired reporter (Malin Akerman, Watchmen) all find themselves crossing paths amongst these two youngsters» love story for the ages (see what I did there?)

Written, directed, and starring Chris Rock, TOP FIVE tells the story of New York City comedian - turned - film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist (Rosario Dawson) forces him to confront the comedy career — and the past — that he's left behind.

The story: Danny Collins (Al Pacino) is an ageing rock star who for many years has been making millions solely on the strength of his old songs.

Since his 2007 debut with Shotgun Stories, starring Michael Shannon, Jeff Nichols from Little Rock, Arkansas, still only 38, has made a whole series of stunningly good indie films set in the American South.

JUNE 15 ROCK OF AGES Starring: Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Julianne Hough Directed by: Adam Shankman Based on the Broadway musical, the story follows two young people trying to make it big in Los Angeles while they sing some of the greatest songs of the 80OF AGES Starring: Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Julianne Hough Directed by: Adam Shankman Based on the Broadway musical, the story follows two young people trying to make it big in Los Angeles while they sing some of the greatest songs of the 80of the greatest songs of the 80of the 80s!

And while addiction narratives like Nathan Silver's Heaven Knows What reached for street - level mimesis, most of the stories told on screen this year about mental health issues took place in the recreated mansions of famous luminaries, or documented in the home movies of dead rock stars.

The magazine honored the «Men, Women & Children» and «The Hunger Games» stars along with «30 Rock's» Tina Fey, «Guardians of the Galaxy's» Zoe Saldana, «American Hororr Story's» Jessica Lange, «American Beauty's» Annette Bening, «Community's» Brie Larson and «Doctor Who's» Gugu Mbatha - Raw.

A remake of sorts of the 1969 film La Piscine, A Bigger Splash tells the story of ageing rock star Marianne Lane (Tilda Swinton) and her younger lover Paul (Schoenaerts) who, while vacationing on the volcanic island of Pantelleria, are unexpectedly joined by hirsute old flame Harry (Fiennes) and his daughter Penelope (Dakota Johnson).

«Star Trek» star Anton Yelchin discusses «Green Room's» disturbing acts of violence and his own punk rock horror stStar Trek» star Anton Yelchin discusses «Green Room's» disturbing acts of violence and his own punk rock horror ststar Anton Yelchin discusses «Green Room's» disturbing acts of violence and his own punk rock horror story.

The film sees Pitt as a «four - star rock star U.S. military general» and is a satirical comedy based on the bestselling book by Michael Hastings called The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War In Afghanistan.

Zoe Lister - Jones is the film's writer, director, producer, lyricist, and star in the story of an estranged married couple who begin to reconnect by turning their arguments into rock songs.

At the story's core is Brad Pitt's sly take on one of the most polarizing war figures of a generation: successful, charismatic four - star General Stanley McChrystal, who leapt in like a rock star to command NATO forces in Afghanistan, only to be taken down by a journalist's no - holds - barred exposé.

WONDERSTRUCK Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Oakes Fegley, Millicent Simmonds, Julianne Moore, Jaden Michael, Tom Noonan, Michelle Williams, Cory Michael Smith, Damian Young Director Todd Haynes» previous films have tackled some heavy adult subjects involving identity and sexuality in the 1950s (Carol, Far From Heaven), rock icons (I'm Not There, Velvet Goldmine, Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story), and a remake of a Joan Crawford classic (Mildred Pierce).

The rest of the cast offers up colorful work: Jeremy Strong as Molly's first boss, a very funny Chris O'Dowd, Brian d'Arcy as «Bad Brad», Justin Kirk as a rock star, Angela Gots as the wise table dealer, and the always great Bill Camp as Harlan, whose story highlights the true risk in this supposed game of skill.

Real Steel starring Hugh Jackman is the story of a true Rock»Em Sock»Em Robot underdog story.

Other PSHE scripts available from www.plays-r-ussell.com and TES • You are Not Alone — Anti-Bullying Assembly (David and Goliath script in Bible Stories section) • Rock Star — Self Esteem Assembly based on Hannah Montana • P.R.I.D.E. Assembly and Guided Reading Scripts - set out to demonstrate the importance of P.R.I.D.E. - an acronym for Positive attitude; Respect for yourself and others; the ability to make Intelligent decisions; time to Dream; and not forgetting all the Effort that needs to be put in - in all walks of life.

Author and staff writer for the New Yorker Malcolm Gladwell observes in Outliers: The story of success that «no one — not rock stars, not professional athletes, not software billionaires, and not even geniuses — ever makes it alone.»

Mary Anning, her subject in Remarkable Creatures, is a rock star to the natural history museum set, a feminist hero dangled before little girls to get them excited about science and to prove that paleontology is not just for boys... Chevalier takes a sensational figure (and Mary Anning was a real celebrity in her own day) and focuses on the quiet, unsensational part of the story.

- Booklist «Every Anxious Wave gives us the intelligent irreverence of Nick Hornby, the honest romance of Gary Shteyngart, and the swoon - worthy charm of a John Cusack movie, all within a riveting story of lost love, bent time, and rock stars.

On May 25, 2010, Weiseberger fans can enjoy the as - yet - untitled story of a woman who supports her rock - star partner until he hits the big time, only to be dumped for a Brazilian supermodel.

It's an odd perspective on the death of a rock star, offering real - world stories about the medical and legal debates that followed.

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While the story of Best Friends is one that is truly unique in the world of other well - established national or international animal welfare nonprofits, the founders do not regard themselves as anything special, even though they have achieved a kind of «rock star» status in the animal welfare community.

Look for pet stories from news outlets, post a photo of employees performing a procedure, or post about an employee on your hospital team that's been a rock star at work that week.