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Walk Hard could never kill the musical biopic, says James Mangold - AV Club
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Oscar-chasing director James Mangold doubles down on the musical biopic, undeterred by the satirical takedowns of the genre.
beat sheet
- Mangold's second musician biopic after 'Walk the Line' is set to contend for awards attention, proving the genre's enduring appeal
- Despite 'Walk Hard' poking fun at the cliches, Mangold believes there's still value in telling the stories of iconic musicians on the big screen
call sheet
James Mangold, Walk the Line, Walk Hard