A Star Is Born

… and Kris Kristofferson remake of A Star Is Born (1976; written with others); True Confessions (1981); and Up Close and Personal (1996), a romantic drama starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert Redford set in the world of television news.

…songs to the soundtrack of A Star Is Born (1976), for which his songwriting collaboration with Barbra Streisand on the film’s theme song, “Evergreen,” won a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe. Williams and Ascher collaborated on the soundtrack for The Muppet Movie (1979), which won the Grammy for…

… (1976), opposite Sarah Miles; and A Star Is Born (1976), opposite Barbra Streisand. The latter was a breakthrough film for Kristofferson, earning him a Golden Globe for his performance as an aging alcoholic musician. However, Heaven’s Gate (1980), in which he also starred, was a critical and financial flop, and…

…Can See Forever (1970), and A Star Is Born (1976). The latter film produced “Evergreen,” a ballad sung to her character’s lover (played by Kris Kristofferson). One of her most enduring hits, “Evergreen” won the Oscar in 1977 for best song and won two Grammys in 1978, including song of…