Next Big Thing: Amy Winehouse’s Oscar-nominated doc, ‘Love’ streams on Netflix
Posted February 19, 2016 7:39 am.
Last Updated February 19, 2016 12:01 pm.
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The weekly Next Big Thing column highlights what’s bubbling under the surface in entertainment with a look at rising stars in the world of music, as well as standout TV shows, movies and web series that would be a shame to overlook.
CHASING ‘AMY’
Oscar season is upon us, so why not get to watching those nominated films you always meant to see?
An essential one for your list is “Amy,” a powerful film about singer Amy Winehouse that’s in the race for best documentary feature.
“Amy” tracks the life and death of the performer who struggled and fell victim to her drug addiction.
The story is told through her own words using clips from interviews, while old family videos and previously unheard songs chart the rise of her fame.
“Amy” is available on disc, on Netflix and the Hoopla video service at some Canadian public libraries.
Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/1ToSI4Y
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HEARTS BURN
Hollywood producer Judd Apatow is linked to some of this generation’s most popular stories of relationships in flux. Now Netflix wants a piece of the action.
Apatow — who produced HBO’s “Girls” and the hit film “Trainwreck” — has paired with the streaming service for “Love,” a tale of two people on the borders of forming a relationship.
The series stars Gillian Jacobs, formerly of “Community,” as a woman trying to cut ties to a toxic relationship. Meanwhile, across town a tutor for child stars, played by “Inglourious Basterds” actor Paul Rust, is suffering the fallout of a longtime girlfriend who cheated on him.
They meet together in a moment of desperation at a convenience store, but the stars don’t exactly align for their pairing.
“Love” takes its time navigating the personal struggles of each character, who are presented in true Apatow fashion as flawed individuals trying to break free from their own vices.
Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/1oreRUn
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‘RADIO’ FRIENDLY
Dirty Radio has persisted for years on Canada’s music scene and payoff could be on the horizon.
The Vancouver-based trio’s latest single “Numbers” recently climbed to the top of Spotify’s Viral 50 chart in Canada, helping to raise their profile across the country.
And overseas, they’re grabbing attention for a collaboration with French producer Jean Tonique on the track “What You Wanna Do.”
It’s a huge leap for Dirty Radio, which worked away in the trenches of the local music scene before opening for fellow Canadian acts like Dragonette, Lights and k-os.
They mash funk, R&B and electronic music into an eclectic pop sound that’s accented by the standout falsetto voice of lead singer Shaddy.
Listen to their latest single “Numbers”: http://bit.ly/1XA53Us
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