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Velvet Goldmine poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.3 / 100
1998·Drama / Music·2h 3m

VELVET GOLDMINE

“Leave your expectations at the door”

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

Above the Line
Todd Haynes·DirectorTodd Haynes·ScreenplayJames Lyons·StoryMaryse Alberti·Director of PhotographyCarter Burwell·Original Music ComposerJames Lyons·Editor
Cast
Ewan McGregor·Curt WildJonathan Rhys Meyers·Brian SladeToni Collette·Mandy SladeChristian Bale·Arthur StuartEddie Izzard·Jerry DevineEmily Woof·ShannonMichael Feast·CecilJanet McTeer·Female Narrator (voice)Mairead McKinley·Wilde HousemaidLuke Morgan Oliver·Oscar Wilde (8)
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Todd Haynes·Director
Writing· 3
James Lyons·StoryTodd Haynes·ScreenplayTodd Haynes·Story
Camera· 1
Maryse Alberti·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James Lyons·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Carter Burwell·Original Music ComposerCraig Wedren·MusicPaul P. Soucek·Supervising Sound EditorDavid Novack·Sound Re-Recording MixerEliza Paley·Supervising Sound EditorMichael W. Mitchell·Sound Effects EditorPeter Lindsay·Sound RecordistAnnette Kudrak·Music Editor
Art & Design· 6
Sandy Powell·Costume DesignChristopher Hobbs·Production DesignAndrew Munro·Art DirectionAmy Beth Silver·Production DesignPeter Swords King·Makeup DesignerClare Spragge·Costume Supervisor
Production· 8
Christine Vachon·ProducerMichael Stipe·Executive ProducerSandy Stern·Executive ProducerScott Meek·Executive ProducerBob Weinstein·Executive ProducerHarvey Weinstein·Executive ProducerSusie Figgis·CastingDaniel Falcone·Research Assistant
Other Departments· 2
Eric Person·Digital CompositorKitty Veevers·Digital Compositor
By the Numbers
63.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
ROI -52%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Velvet Goldmine's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A6D45
#C6A978
#9E2729
Mood
Intimate, Intense
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a person's face, specifically focusing on their right eye, nose, and mouth. The person has short, light brown hair, a light-co”

dramamusic
Key Elements
EyeLips
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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