Mapplethorpe (2018)

 

A look at the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe from his rise to fame in the 1970s to his untimely death in 1989.

Perfunctorily well-made biographical drama with a good cast illustrates Robert Mapplethorpe's life and career, but never quite captures the enigma of his personality.

 

 

 

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019)

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese' captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

Fascinating and sweeping mockumentary offers some rarely seen footage of the famous tour with lots of co-stars performing and/or being interviewed; however, the playful and often undetectable addition of fictitous elements are of dubious merit.

Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008)

An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer Patti Smith.