Velvet Goldmine

film by Haynes [1998]

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Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 film directed by Todd Haynes that explores the world of glam rock in the early 1970s. The film delves into the lives and personas of musicians during this era, characterized by theatricality, glitter, and androgynous fashion. It examines themes of fame, sexuality, and the lives of individuals on the fringes of mainstream society, reflecting Haynes's broader cinematic interests. The movie is noted for its multifaceted approach to celebrity and its vibrant portrayal of the glam-rock scene, featuring influences from artists like David Bowie and Marc Bolan.12

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It was followed by Velvet Goldmine (1998), a multifaceted treatment of celebrity in the glam-rock era.
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(1996), Clockwatchers (1997), and Velvet Goldmine (1998), followed. Her performance in The Sixth Sense (1999)—in which she evinced the distress of a mother whose son can see ghosts—brought her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress. She received a Tony Award nomination for The Wild Party (2000), her…
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(1996), Clockwatchers (1997), and Velvet Goldmine (1998), followed. Her performance in The Sixth Sense (1999)—in which she evinced the distress of a mother whose son can see ghosts—brought her an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actress. She received a Tony Award nomination for The Wild Party (2000), her…
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