Why biopics are seemingly the new blockbusters

The Debrief

Monday, 24 February 2025 - 49 minutes

Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, there’s Michael Jackson on the way; biopics are becoming more popular these days. Dane and Lucy speak with senior film critic Garry Maddox about the most memorable ones and why some aren’t too powerful for the audience.
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