A New “Star”

Okay, remember where you heard this first.

This...this is the one. This is what all will be screaming about at Oscar time.

You can argue all you want about Sean Penn's politics. What you cannot argue is that he is a brilliant actor and filmmaker. Recently he gave an interview in which he said he is no longer intersted in movies. However, he did say he had just seen a new movie from his friend Bradley Cooper that is so brilliant...if he was capable of making that kind of movie...he'd think differently.

High praise.

That movie?

Cooper's remake of "A Star is Born" (this is the 2nd remake of the Judy Garland/James Mason original) starring himself and Lady Gaga (like you've NEVER see her before). I've heard for some time that it is set in the world of Country music, and this first look leads me to believe nothing to the contrary. Here's the official synopsis and trailer.

"In this new take on the tragic love story, Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons. The cast of A Star is Born also includes Andrew Silverstein (aka Andrew Dice Clay), with Dave Chappelle and Sam Elliott."

First it was Judy Garland, then Barbra Streisand, now Lady Gaga. "A Star is Born" opens on October 5.