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This movie explores the life of Weird Al Yankovic, from his rise to fame with hit songs like 'Eat It' and 'Like a Surgeon' to his tumultuous love life and unconventional lifestyle. It follows his journey from childhood, where he discovers his love for music, to his struggles to break into the music industry and his eventual success as a comedic musician. Along the way, he encounters various eccentric characters and faces personal and professional challenges. Through it all, Weird Al remains true to his unique style and vision.

Four friends from a small town in Finland form a heavy metal band called Impaled Rektum. After years of struggling, they get a chance to perform at a Norwegian music festival. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles, including a reindeer carcass, a rocket launcher, and a mental patient. Through it all, they learn about friendship, music, and themselves.

When a teenage boy is expelled from his school, he disguises himself as a girl and enrolls in a girls' school. He joins the cheerleading team and tries to keep his true identity a secret, but things get complicated when he starts falling for one of his female classmates.

Nana is a drama filled with music and romance, following two girls named Nana who become roommates and navigate life in Yokohama. They embark on a journey of friendship, love, and self-discovery, facing challenges and supporting each other along the way. With a backdrop of j-rock and punk bands, the story explores themes of relationships, dreams, and the ups and downs of young adulthood.

After losing his son in a school shooting, a grieving father discovers a collection of his son's music. He forms a band with a struggling musician and together they find healing and redemption through music.

Join Peter Jackson and his team as they chronicle the completion of The Beatles' final song, bringing their career full-circle in Now and Then. This documentary captures the process, from the recording sessions to the technological advancements, showcasing the band's legacy and impact on music.

Can't Stop the Music is a comedic musical biopic that tells the story of a pop group's rise to fame in San Francisco. The film explores themes of disco, camp, and the music industry, showcasing the trials and tribulations faced by the group as they navigate the world of fame and fortune.

In their own words, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley recount their journey as Wham! from best friends to global pop icons, dominating the charts with hit after hit and becoming the first Western pop act to perform in China.

Dreams of a Life is a documentary film that delves into the life and mysterious death of Joyce Vincent, a black British woman whose body was discovered in her London apartment three years after her death. The film explores Vincent's isolation and the circumstances surrounding her death, as well as her dreams, aspirations, and the impact she had on those who knew her.

Two Montana saddletramps head to Nashville to open up a detective agency. At first, the agency begins on a lark but, soon, they get involved in a case involving a kidnapped singer and an intricate blackmail scheme.

A single mother determined to make it as a singer puts together an all-girl reggae group named Neeta, Sweeta, & Nastie with her friends. Living in a housing estate with little support, the odds are obviously against her. Emotionally she struggles too as she learns at her mother's death that her actual mother is the woman she had thought was her older sister. With the help of a female agent, the group starts to get some exposure and rises above their setting.

A popular high school band is scouted by a Tokyo-based record company. The band is involved in a car accident, however, shattering many hopes. The band receives a demo tape from a girl who lives on the navy base. They are reinvigorated.

Funkytown is a movie set in the 1970s that revolves around the rise and fall of Montreal's disco scene. It follows the lives of different characters, including a television producer, a gospel singer, and a talent agent, as they navigate through the politics, drug addiction, and personal struggles of the era. The film explores themes of self-loathing, divorce, and the impact of disco dancing on relationships. With a backdrop of cocaine-fueled parties and a domineering father, the characters face their own demons and setbacks while trying to find success and happiness in the disco era.

Oasis: Definitely Maybe is a documentary that takes an in-depth look at the making of Oasis' debut album, exploring the band's influences, songwriting process, and rise to fame. The film showcases the two brothers behind the band, their relationship and their iconic Britpop sound.

Vinyl follows the story of a punk rock band navigating their way through the music industry. They encounter various challenges and comedic situations while trying to make it big. Along the way, they deal with band dynamics, record contracts, press conferences, interviews, and even a scam. The movie also explores personal relationships within the band, including a pregnant girlfriend and an intergenerational relationship. With a mix of humor and music, Vinyl offers an entertaining glimpse into the chaotic world of punk rock.

Stanley Kubrick's Boxes is a documentary that explores the life and work of renowned film director Stanley Kubrick. Through interviews, photographs, and archival footage, the film delves into Kubrick's creative process, his relationships with actors and collaborators, and the impact of his films on the world of cinema. The documentary also sheds light on Kubrick's personal life, including his reclusive nature and his dedication to his craft.

This is a true story about the relationship between a mother and her daughter, and their struggle to make it to the top in the music world. It is about hopes and dreams... about relationships and about growing up.

Malditos, la historia de Fiskales Ad-Hok is a documentary film that follows the journey of Fiskales Ad-Hok, a punk rock band in Chile during the military dictatorship. The film explores their music, activism, and the challenges they faced in a politically oppressive environment. It highlights themes of friendship, social criticism, repression, protest, police brutality, and the power of music as a form of resistance.

Faded punker Otto gets a gig in Haugesund, and gets his dads old Opel Diplomat from the scrap yard. In Telemark, however, he makes a wrong turn and meets Farida Svalastog, who makes a living finding Americans' Norwegian roots (or those who pretend to be). Then strange things start to happen, and Otto gets stuck on the labyrinthine roads of Telemark. Among other things, he is chased by amcar enthusiasts who are looking for the engine of the Opel Diplomat, which houses a highly sought after Chevrolet V8.