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Stella Summers
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
We wonder if we are the only ones who forgot that Elliott Gould was a major star in the 1970’s? In 1981, he starred in the “Devil and Max Devlin” where as Devlin he played a shady landlord who is killed and sent to Hell. He is given a proposition that should he convince three people to sell his soul, he would relieved of his soul belonging to the devil. One of his targets is Stella Summers, an aspiring 18 year old singer looking to get ahead, making her an easy target. We did hear her sing, but realistically the stars were Gould and Bill Cosby who played the devil.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Devil and Max Devlin (1981)
Actor:
Julie Budd
Songs you might remember:
Roses and Rainbows
Why you should vote for her:
This wasn’t a bad singer.
Why you should not vote for her:
Nobody really cared about her in this film.
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Steel Dragon
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Based on the real life scenario that took place with Judas Priest, Chris Cole (Mark Wahlberg) went from fronting a Steel Dragon tribute band, to fronting Steel Dragon. The film did very poorly, yet it is one of those movies that everyone seems to have seen, indicating that this is a guilty pleasure for many. Perhaps it was because the songs were basic, or that is well cast, or that it is one of those comfort films that you can have on the background while you are doing housework. We would not be surprised to see this get in one day.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Rock Star (2001)
Actors:
Mark Wahlberg (Chris Cole, Replacement Lead Singer)
Dominic West (Kirk Cuddy, Rhythm Guitar)
Jason Bonham (A.C., Drums)
Zakk Wylde (Ghode, Lead Guitar)
Jeff Pilson (Jorgen, Bass)
Jason Flemyng (Bobby Beers, Original Lead Singer)
Songs you might remember:
Stand up and Shout
We All Die Young
Why you should vote for them:
Music was a major focal point of the film, and we wager that almost all of the people who visited this website know the name “Steel Dragon”
Why you should not vote for them:
The songs aren’t really that good.
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The Stains
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Many musicians who went on to prominence in the 80’s and early 90’s have been vocal about their love of the cult film, “Ladies and Gentleman, the Fabulous Stains”. Featuring a very young Diane Lane and Laura Dern, we have an all girl Punk band, which inspired a generation of young women across America with their pre Riot Girl ethos. We were treated to the rise and fall of the band, featuring their sellout to the corporate machine. This could be a dark horse candidate for our Hall of Fame, especially if its cult status rises.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982)
Actors:
Diane Lane (Corinne Burns)
Marin Kanter (Tracy Burns)
Laura Dern (Jessica McNeil)
Songs you might remember:
Waste of Time
Professionals
Why you should vote for them:
They have legitimately been cited as influential; this can’t be ignored.
Why you should not vote for them:
The movie did not make it, nor does it even get play on cable.
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Stacee Jaxx
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
The votes and comments on this one should be fascinating. The reviews of Tom Cruises’ performance as Stacee Jaxx were not exactly consistent. Many praised Cruise, as he looked the part of an 80’s Rock Star and also complimented his respectable singing; a talent many did not know he had. Others painted him as a cheesy caricature in a film that took the worst music of the decade and sunk it to another level. Which is right? That if for you to decide!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Rock of Ages (2012)
Actor:
Tom Cruise
Songs you might remember:
A pile of them: though more likely from the original artists.
Why you should vote for him:
Cruise did look the part, and we did think we could sing.
Why you should not vote for him:
There is certain cheesiness to his performance that works against him.
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