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Last Saturday I saw the new A Star is Born with my mom and sister-in-law. I love Judy Garland and James Mason who starred in the 1954 version so I went in with a critical eye. I enjoyed it, the music was good and I thought Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper gave stand-up performances, but I think having seen the other three versions colored my view and left me a little cynical. However, my sister-in-law who had no idea it was a remake loved it. My verdict is see it, you wouldn’t be disappointed either way, although you may judge it a little more harshly if you’ve seen the other adaptations.
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I haven’t seen the past depictions of A Star Is Born so I think it’ll be something I’ll enjoy if I ever get around to going to the cinema without the kid! lol
Have a good week!
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Wow, you’ve had a busy week with reading, honestly gooals! I’m so sad I’ve been so busy I haven’t been reading! Lovely post!
A Star is Born, sounds brilliant, I’d love to see it. I don’t think I even remember the first versions. Looks like you had a very busy week!
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I’ve only seen the 1976 version of A Star Is Born, with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, so I am a little nervous, since I loved that movie! I can’t imagine anything being better…but I’ve heard good reviews of the new one.
Thanks for sharing. I loved The Tenth Circle, and have Jodi Picoult’s newest book, which I can’t wait to read. (A Spark of Light).
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I loved the original movie. I’ll wait til it’s available on television though to try the remake.
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I didn’t know there were other versions for A Star is Born! Then again, I didn’t do much research about the movie, but I’ll have to check out the different versions when I get the chance! I’m glad you enjoyed it, though.
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I’m glad you enjoyed your movie. I watched Bad things at El Royale and despite big named actors it was terrible!
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Liked the James Mason/Judy Garland Version mostly due to James Mason, Hated the Kristofferson/Streisand Version, and after realizing I needed to give up on the old and let in the new admitted I Loved the Cooper/Lady Gaga Version.