{
  "id": 4122856,
  "title": "Not going to EP? These music movies will fit the bill...",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/not-going-to-ep-these-music-movies-will-fit-the-bill",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:00:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0829/1589284-not-going-to-ep-these-music-movies-will-fit-the-bill/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you're considering skipping next year's EP festival, fear not - there's a cornucopia of music movies to fill the void. Join director Walter Hill's prolific 1975 to 1982 period, where gritty crime thrillers like The Driver and The Warriors await. Crossroads, though not a masterpiece, still offers a charming tale of two musicians on a journey.\n\nFor a more recent offering, Ralph Macchio's guitar prodigy, Eugene Martone, searches for a lost blues song in the 1986 film Crossroads. Joe Seneca's harmonica player, Willie Brown, provides some colorful commentary on the road to glory.\n\nFans of classic rock can delve into the Ramones' tumultuous history in the documentary Ramones. Witness the clash between frontman Johnny Ramone's authoritarian style and the band's lack of harmony, leading to a series of unfortunate events and eventual disbanding.\n\nIf you crave a lighter fare, Nicholas Hytner's British comedy-drama The Choral Society hits the mark. Set in 1916 Yorkshire, this musical drama follows a struggling choral society as it faces the looming threat of conscription. Dr. Guthrie, a determined musical director played by Ralph Fiennes, battles against the odds to keep the group afloat.\n\nCasting a wider net, Morgan Neville's Piece by Piece tells the inspiring story of Pharrell Williams, from his humble beginnings in Virginia to becoming a global music sensation. With a stellar soundtrack and vibrant visuals, this biopic is a true testament to the power of perseverance and creativity.\n\nFinally, John Carney's Power Ballad delivers a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and musical discovery. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas lead the ensemble cast in a charming and humorous exploration of the power of music to bring people together, even in the face of adversity.",
  "summary": "Banish the FOMO; there's always next year. In the meantime, you are home and dry - and there's a binge-watch in the offing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Watch gritty 1970s crime thrillers like The Driver and The Warriors",
    "Explore 1986 film Crossroads about a guitar prodigy's quest for a lost blues song",
    "Delve into Ramones' tumultuous history in the documentary Ramones"
  ],
  "editors_take": "These music movies offer a diverse range of stories and genres, providing an alternative to EP festival for fans of different musical tastes and cinematic experiences.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}