{"id":86005,"date":"2022-08-01T12:06:34","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T19:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=86005"},"modified":"2022-08-01T18:52:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T01:52:02","slug":"stardust-1974","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=86005","title":{"rendered":"Stardust (1974)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m an artist, not a bloody jukebox!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster-195x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-86006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster-195x300.png 195w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster-83x128.png 83w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster-176x270.png 176w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Poster.png 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nAn aspiring rock musician (David Essex) and his band receive support from their manager (Adam Faith) and a wealthy funder (Larry Hagman) in rocketing to fame &#8212; but will success lead to happiness or isolation for Essex?\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Michael Apted Films<\/li>\n<li>Musicians<\/li>\n<li>Rise and Fall<\/li>\n<li>Rock &#8216;n Roll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Response to Peary&#8217;s Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nAs Peary writes, this &#8220;cult film is an ambitious sequel to <a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=85975\"><em>That&#8217;ll Be the Day<\/em><\/a>, with Michael Apted replacing Claude Watham as director&#8221; and Adam Faith playing the role of carnie &#8220;Mike&#8221; (previously inhabited by Ringo Starr). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"338\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith-511x270.png 511w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex-Faith.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The film is primarily concerned with showing what happens when an obsessive following develops around a single star; in this case, &#8220;as his fame increases, Essex begins to feel increasingly that he&#8217;s a <em>product<\/em>&#8221; and &#8220;he learns not to trust anyone but the band members,&#8221; who in turn become increasingly resentful of their more peripheral roles. Meanwhile, as &#8220;Essex goes on to superstardom,&#8221; &#8220;he is alone, confused, [and] corrupted,&#8221; and &#8220;there is isolation, drugs, [and] tragedy.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-1024x556.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"348\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-1024x556.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner-498x270.png 498w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Dinner.png 1303w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peary points out that this film offers &#8220;a vivid, cynical look at the rock business and a Beatles-like group&#8221; &#8212; and while &#8220;there are few surprises in the film,&#8221; &#8220;it is extremely well done, compelling, and has credibility because real rock stars Essex (who does a solid job), Faith, Dave Edmunds, and Keith Moon play major roles.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing-508x270.png 508w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Performing.png 1297w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peary adds that &#8220;everything has a nostalgic ring,&#8221; and he &#8220;particularly likes the early scenes when the group is playing other people&#8217;s music and is zipping around, feeling excited about having waxed its first record;&#8221; however, the &#8220;innocence of the era&#8221; is &#8220;shattered in America.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-1024x549.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"343\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California-504x270.png 504w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-California.png 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m in agreement with Peary&#8217;s review. This movie is depressing but well-filmed, and features &#8220;a good score.&#8221; Watching Essex&#8217;s tragic trajectory here makes one grateful for all the talented superstars who have managed to find a way out of the trap of fame, and to craft a reasonable existence for themselves outside of the industry.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>David Essex as Jim MacLaine<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-1024x562.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"351\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-1024x562.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-128x70.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2-492x270.png 492w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Essex2.png 1291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fine production design<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-1024x546.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"341\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-128x68.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2-506x270.png 506w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Fans2.png 1299w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-1024x539.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-86013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera-513x270.png 513w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Stardust-Opera.png 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, but it&#8217;s worth a look. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0072201\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespinningimage.co.uk\/cultfilms\/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=465&#038;aff=13\">Spinning Image Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1975\/11\/13\/archives\/the-screen-stardust.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.com\/movies\/stardust\/review\/2030126544\/\">TV Guide Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/movies\/stardust\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m an artist, not a bloody jukebox!&#8221; Synopsis: An aspiring rock musician (David Essex) and his band receive support from their manager (Adam Faith) and a wealthy funder (Larry Hagman) in rocketing to fame &#8212; but will success lead to happiness or isolation for Essex? Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors: Michael Apted Films Musicians Rise and Fall Rock &#8216;n Roll Response to Peary&#8217;s Review: As Peary writes, this &#8220;cult film is an ambitious sequel to That&#8217;ll Be the Day, with&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=86005\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-responses-to-peary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=86005"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86048,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86005\/revisions\/86048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=86005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=86005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=86005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}