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Back to BlackIs Too Safe to Do Amy Winehouse Justice

Fans show protectiveness towards Amy Winehouse posthumously. [ more ]

IndieWire

2 days ago

'Back to Black': How Sam Taylor-Johnson Crafted 5 Key Scenes in Her Amy Winehouse Biopic

Capturing a famous life on screen: Director Sam Taylor-Johnson takes a moment-by-moment approach in the Amy Winehouse biopic, portraying iconic images of the singer's rise and fall. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Review: Winehouse deserves better than mediocre Back to Black'

A conventional biopic on Amy Winehouse fails to live up to the intimate and unfiltered portrayal seen in the documentary Amy by Asif Kapadia. [ more ]

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'Back to Black' misses Amy Winehouse's point of view

The new music biopic Back to Black explores Amy Winehouse's life, starring Marisa Abela, focusing on her album, marriage, and addiction. [ more ]

Kqed

2 days ago

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'Back to Black' Is a Thinly Drawn Picture of Amy Winehouse, Pulled From the Tabloids

Back to Black movie portrayal of Amy Winehouse's father as overly positive and lacking depth [ more ]

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22 hours ago

The Breakout Song of the Summer Just Might Be This Hidden Gem From 1970

The passionate reunion scene in 'Back to Black' encapsulates the emotional complexities of Amy Winehouse's life, fueled by love, heartbreak, and music. [ more ]

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Share New "Song for Amy" From Back to Black

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis create a new song, "Song for Amy," for the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. [ more ]

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I really enjoyed it': Amy Winehouse biopic applauded by fans despite harsh reviews

The film 'Back to Black' about Amy Winehouse was surprisingly accurate in its portrayal, but lacked depth in showcasing the darker aspects of her life. [ more ]

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis to score Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis teamed up to score the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black.

Soundtrack includes new song 'Song for Amy,' six songs by Winehouse, and five songs by artists who inspired her. [ more ]

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Pitchfork

3 months ago

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Scoring New Amy Winehouse Biopic Back to Black

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis to score Amy Winehouse biopic

Cave and Ellis have recorded 20-30 minutes of score [ more ]

https://www.rogerebert.com/

1 day ago

Back to Black movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert

Depiction of Amy Winehouse in film 'Amy' criticized for lacking essence and focusing on her struggles with substance abuse and eventual death. [ more ]

BBC News

Amy Winehouse film Back to Black: 'Paparazzi and addiction are the villains'

Amy Winehouse's life and relationships were subject to intense scrutiny by the press.

The film 'Back to Black' aims to portray paparazzi and addiction as the villains, rather than casting judgment on specific individuals. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Back to black? Amy Winehouse, Camden Town and the survival of London's perennial music playground

Camden Town has been a significant location for musicians across different generations

Camden has managed to maintain its appeal and cultural significance despite becoming a fashionable area. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

2 months ago