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Why James Mangold didn't let “Walk Hard” stop him from making musical biopics: 'I don't want to be satire'd out of telling stories'
Though "Walk Hard" heavily spoofed Mangold's "Walk the Line," the director never saw the satire as a death knell for the musical biopic.
‘Walk the Line’ Director James Mangold Thought ‘Walk Hard’ Was “Hilarious”
James Mangold is still finding inspiration in the musical biopic genre, despite previous jabs at his work. The 2x Oscar nominee, who co-wrote and directed the 2005 Johnny Cash pic Walk the Line, has not been scared off from paying cinematic tribute to other legendary musicians after the parody Walk Hard:
James Mangold didn’t want ‘Walk Hard’ to stop him from making music biopics
Mangold clearly couldn't be stopped from returning to the genre, which is exactly what he did for 'A Complete Unknown.'
'I Also Never Understood...': James Mangold Reflects On Walk Hard And Its Impact On The Musical Biopic Genre
James Mangold, the director and co-writer of the acclaimed 2005 Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line, recently shared his thoughts on the 2007 parody Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. The satirical film, starring John C.
Why James Mangold didn't let
After the 2005 awards success of James Mangold's 'Walk the Line,' satire 'Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox' story parodied the musical biopic genre. But Mangold, who returns with Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown,
'Seems A Little Ludicrous': Director James Mangold Reveals Why He Didn't Stop Making Musical Biopics After Walk Hard Satire'd The Genre
James Mangold was unaffected after the 2007 film satire’d one of his musical biopics. The director thought the film was ...
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James Mangold Didn't Let Walk Hard Deter Him From A Complete Unknown
Walk Hard's spoof doesn't deter Mangold from directing the Bob Dylan film, A Complete Unknown. Mangold believes trope and tradition enrich storytelling, advocating for earnest movies.