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Whilst the star man may finally made his way back home, us mere Earthlings have been left with plenty to remember him by.
David Bowie’s musical back catalogue speaks for itself, but contributions to TV and film have also provided some interesting moments – a mixture of roles that walk the line between truly sublime and downright strange.
Stardust, IFC Films' new movie about David Bowie, focuses on him trying to launch his career in the United States as Ziggy Stardust.
Now I know this is not a remake movie because if it was that would be a damn disgrace, but come on! We don’t want a Labyrinth sequel for god sake, maybe years ago when the late David Bowie was with us yes.
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Following the legendary David Bowie’s tragic, unexpected passing this week, there’s been tribute after tribute, in print and online: about his incredible music, about his influence on popular culture, about the effect he’s had on so many of us, and the huge, impossible space he leaves behind.
One thing that hasn’t been getting so much love is his creative output as an actor. There’s a negative association with rock stars and acting that’s been going on for decades, ever since the unholy trinity of Sting, Madonna and Prince assaulted the silver screen with their vanity projects and failed attempts at Hollywood stardom, and kickstarted the kvetching from an avalanche of critics.
