Filmmaker began his career as a music journalist — and his most important film is based on this part of his life
Before establishing himself as a film director, Cameron Crowe began his career as a journalist and critic of Rolling Stonestill in the 1970s. During this period, he had the opportunity to interview and follow several artists and bands, especially rock, in the United States.
Even later, with his career already on the big screen, Crowe He was in contact with several musicians and groups. That said, what would have been the best thing he watched live?
In 2017, Cameron spoke to Rolling Stone USA about 25 years of Single Life (1992), directed, written and co-produced by the filmmaker and journalist himself. The plot portrays six young people in the American city of Seattle, residents of the same building in which they share their tastes, dreams and doubts.
One of the attractions of the film is the fact that it features several musicians from the grunge scene, created precisely in Seattle. For example, Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard and Jeff Amentmembers of the Pearl Jamappear in the work as members of a group called Citizen Dick. Already the Alice in Chains and the Soundgarden make quick cameo appearances.
One of these names was the best that Crowe had the chance to watch it live. He stated:
I loved the Soundgardenthey put on the best show I’ve ever seen. I had very strong feelings about Soundgarden and also with the Chris (Cornellvocalist) and that huge heart he had.”
The admiration of Cameron Crowe put Chris Cornell was so big to the point that the filmmaker and journalist decided that the singer would appear in Single Life being himself — unlike what happened with the Pearl Jam. He stated:
I knew that we would have months and months of rehearsals and commitments and that, at a certain point, I thought we would have the best of both worlds. Chris it could be a character who plays and we wouldn’t need to portray him as an aspiring musician. We can have it just as the Chris.”
Cameron Crowe’s most famous film is based on his life
In 2000, Cameron Crowe He directed what is considered his most important film: Almost Famous (2000). Based on his life, the plot takes place in the 1970s and has as its protagonist a teenager who gets a job at Rolling Stone. His first assignment involves following a band called Stillwater on tour across the United States.
Despite the poor box office numbers — US$47.4 million, on a budget of US$60 million —, Almost Famous received several positive reviews from specialized critics and the public, becoming a cult classic. The film was nominated for four Oscar categories and won best original screenplay.
Precisely because of the musical theme, the film has a soundtrack composed of prominent bands and artists from the 1970s. Some examples include: The Who, Yes, Beach Boys, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and Elton John.
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Source: Rollingstone
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