Movie

Velvet Goldmine

1998 · 123 min

A glittering, melancholy dive into glam rock's heyday, weaving memory and desire into a haunting, stylish puzzle.

Tagline: Leave your expectations at the door
Overview: Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and campy. Measured and demanding.
About: Identity, memory, obsession, sexuality
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
memory
obsession
sexuality
freedom
Places: big city
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong