About A Star Is Born (HBO)

The movie "A Star is Born", released in 2018, is the fourth adaptation of a timeless romantic tale. The film charts a trajectory of a popular yet alcoholic musician, Jackson Maine, who discovers and falls in love with a struggling artist, Ally. As she breaks into the spotlight of the music scene, their relationship is strained by Jackson's issues with alcohol and past demons.

Making / Production

Directed by Bradley Cooper, this modern remake marks his directorial debut. It took around 2 years of production with Cooper perfecting the film's musical sequences and Lady Gaga playing a leading role in a major feature film for the first time.

Actors

• Bradley Cooper as Jackson Maine: Cooper delivered a profound and transformative performance as a talented yet troubled singer battling addiction.
• Lady Gaga as Ally: Lady Gaga captivated the audience with her portrayal of Ally, earning critical acclaim for her performance. Besides displaying her singing prowess, she revealed a new depth to her acting skills.
• Sam Elliott as Bobby: The Hollywood veteran plays the part of Jackson's older brother and manager. Elliott depicts a range of complex emotions throughout the movie, rendering his character intimately human.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This marks Lady Gaga's first leading role in a major motion picture.
• Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga rehearsed for months leading up to the film's live singing performances.
• The film was nominated for a number of awards, making it one of the most recognized films of that year.

Awards

"A Star is Born" was nominated for a plethora of awards, highlighting its exceptional music and powerful performances, and winning Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "I just wanted to take another look at you." - Jackson Maine
• "I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in." - Ally
• "Music is essentially twelve notes between any octave - twelve notes and the octave repeat. It's the same story told over and over, forever. All any artist can offer this world is how they see those twelve notes." - Bobby

Music, Soundtrack

• "Shallow" - Performed by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, this emotionally-charged duet won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
• "Always Remember Us This Way" - This emotional ballad sung by Lady Gaga is a standout in the film's soundtrack.
• "I'll Never Love Again" - The closing number of the film, it encapsulates the film's heart-wrenching narrative.