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Conrad Birdie
Jun 14, 2014
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The Artists
Bye Bye Birdie made Ann Margaret a star and was one of the top teen comedies of the early 60’s. In the film, she is chosen to be the “last kiss” before teen idol, Conrad Birdie enters the Army as he was drafted. Clearly inspired by Elvis Presley’s actual draft years earlier, the film was well received, though it barely did anything for Jesse Pearson, who played the teen heartthrob. If that is the case, can this really be a serious contender?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Bye Bye Birdie (1963)
Actor:
Jesse Pearson
Songs you might remember:
One Last Kiss
Honestly Sincere
Why you should vote for him:
The film was actually decent.
Why you should not vote for him:
He was overshadowed badly in this movie.
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Connie White
Jun 14, 2014
Published in
The Artists
She may not have been the most talented singer in “Nashville”, but she was the most glamorous. Actually, that was the point, as she may have been the rival to the main role of Barbara Jean; she was the one who would have dominated Us Weekly if this were set now.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Nashville (1975)
Actor:
Karen Black
Songs you might remember:
Memphis
Rolling Stone
Why you should vote for her:
Black’s role was a little on the shallow side, but she played it well.
Why you should not vote for her:
Black, who was at the height of her career at the time, was overshadowed in this ensemble piece.
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Connect 3
Jun 14, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Sorry, we are a bit of a disadvantage here. We have never seen Camp Rock, nor do really intend to. What we know is that this was a monster hit for the Disney Channel and it happened at a time when the Jonas Brothers were never hotter. Is this a Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee? If any Boy Band has a shot: why not a top one with a successful pair of TV Movies?
The Bullet Points:
TV Movies Appeared:
Camp Rock (2008)
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
Actors:
The Jonas Brothers (Shane, Jason & Nate Gray)
Songs you might remember:
We Rock
Why you should vote for them:
Say what you want, but this was successful.
Why you should not vote for them:
Being a Boy Band does not help them here
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The Commitments
Jun 14, 2014
Published in
The Artists
The Commitments was the BAFTA Award winner for the Film of the Year in 1991 and has been called by many critics and fans to be the greatest film of all time from Ireland. The story is a simple one, with a unique concept; a Dubliner sets out to put together the best Soul band and manage them to greatness, though this group turns out to be an all white outfit. It is a clash of egos, a clash of cultures and overall a great film with excellent music. Should we obtain a serious audience from the Eastern side of the Atlantic, this could be a shoe in. If we don’t, the Commitments won’t get very far here.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Commitments (1991)
Actors:
Andrew Strong (Declan “Deco” Cuffe, Lead Singer)
Maria Doyle (Natalie Murphy, Backup Singer)
Bronagh Gallagher (Bernie McGloughlin, Backup Singer)
Angeline Ball (Imelda Quirke, Backup Singer)
Glen Hansard (Outspan Foster, Guitar)
Kenneth McCluskey (Derek “Meatman” Scully, Bass)
Johnny Murphy (Joey “The Lips” Fagan, Trumpet)
Felim Gormley (Dean Fay, Sax)
Michael Ahearne (Steven Clifford, Piano)
Dave Finnegan (Mickah Wallace, Drums)
Songs you might remember:
Multiple Soul Covers
Why you should vote for them:
They were good, and so was the film.
Why you should not vote for them:
They never made it big in North America.
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