Movie Genre: Music

That’s Dancing! (1985)

A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it’s orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.

The Jazz Singer (1980)

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.

Rockin’ Road Trip (1985)

Martin meets Samantha, the sister of Nicole who is the leader of a band called “Chery Suicide”. While Martin and Samantha are beginning a relationship, Nicole is trying to get away from her ex-boyfriend an insane punk rocker named Ivan. One night Ivan breaks in to Nicole and Samantha’s apt. and they knock him unconscious. … Read more

Honkytonk Man (1982)

During the Great Depression, a young boy leaves his family’s Oklahoma farm to travel with his country musician uncle who is trying out for the Grand Ole Opry.

A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to … Read more

The Idolmaker (1980)

Based on the life of rock promoter/producer Bob Marucci, who discovered, among others, Frankie Avalon and Fabian.

U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)

A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 – on and off the stage – during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium celebrations to the black-and-white intensity of the indoor shows, this is U2 at their best. Follow the group across America, exploring new influences, playing with … Read more

Bird (1988)

Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.

Heartbreak Hotel (1988)

When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother – who was a big fan of Elvis Presley – gets in a wreck. He and his band members then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.