Music Movies
Distant Voices Still Lives (1988)
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen’s wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not…
Meet the Raisins! (1988)
Meet the Raisins! spoofs musical documentaries with its use of anthropomorphic food characters. Through its historical perspective, the special also provided an opportunity to elaborate on the personalities and introduce…
U2: Rattle and Hum (1988)
A concert movie on an unprecedented scale, Rattle And Hum captures U2 – on and off the stage – during their triumphant Joshua Tree tour. From the giant technicolour stadium…
Moonwalker (1988)
Moonwalker is a 1988 American experimental anthology musical film starring Michael Jackson. Rather than featuring one continuous narrative, the film expresses the influence of fandom and innocence through a collection…
Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser (1988)
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat…
Tapeheads (1988)
The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon…
Madame Sousatzka (1988)
In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher,…
Disney’s Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs (1988)
It’s the happiest time of the year! And the season of Santa, reindeer and gift-wrapped surprises will be even jollier with this joyful volume of Disney’s Sing-Along Songs: Very Merry…
Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from Yoko Ono’s personal collection, previously unseen footage from Lennon’s private archives, and interviews with David Bowie, his…
Heartbreak Hotel (1988)
When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother – who was a big fan of Elvis Presley – gets in a wreck. He and…
Let’s Get Lost (1988)
Documentary about jazz great Chet Baker that intercuts footage from the 1950s, when he was part of West Coast Cool, and from his last years. We see the young Baker,…
Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)
In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the…
Salsa (1988)
Fatherless barrio Puerto Rican Rico is a menial car mechanic by day, but lives for the nights, when he dances and dates hot dancing girls, cockily convinced the title of…
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert footage and interviews of legendary heavy metal and hard rock bands…
It Couldn’t Happen Here (1988)
Pet Shop Boys Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant embark upon a journey across England – but which England? Is it the half-remembered England of their childhoods, or the brutal reality…
Puss in Boots (1988)
A cat belonging to a poor miller’s son thinks up a great plan for bringing a title, wealth, and marriage for his owner. He begins to carry it out, using…
Tokyo Pop (1988)
A young rock singer is not appreciated by her band, and gets a postcard from Japan saying “wish you were here”. She takes what little money she has including ex-boyfriend’s…
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats (1988)
Beverly hills dowager leaves everything to Benny the Ball because her only rightful heir, her niece Amy, is missing. But that’s only if Benny stays alive for 48 hours. If…
A Reggae Session (1988)
Gathered together for one night, the legendary names of Reggae and more meet at Fort Charles, Jamaica for a musical event that would reverberate around the world!
Hairspray (1988)
‘Pleasantly plump’ teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out…
Satisfaction (1988)
When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it’s an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school,…
School Daze (1988)
Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.
Elvis and Me (1988)
Priscilla remembers her life and her relationship with Elvis Presley since she was 14 years old. When she moves to Graceland, she feels like a princess. But her lover, the…
The In Crowd (1988)
A young man of the rock and roll generation is in his senior year of high school. When one day he successfully gets on a popular teen dance television show…
Candy Mountain (1988)
A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world’s greatest guitar maker
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)
Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, T-Bone Burnett, J.D. Souther,…
A Garfield Christmas (1987)
Garfield, Jon and Odie go to Jon’s family farm for Christmas, where Garfield finds a present for Grandma.
A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a…
Prince: Sign O’ the Times (1987)
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained…
Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987)
Renowned documentary filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker captures Otis Redding in his ascendancy, singing at the historic Monterey International Pop Festival in June 1967. Comedian Tom Smothers introduces Redding to a crowd…
Jimi Plays Monterey (1987)
Jimi Hendrix’s debut American set at 1967’s Monterey Pop Festival is generally considered one of the most radical and legendary live shows ever. Virtually unknown to American audiences at the…
Chuck Berry – Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll (1987)
St. Louis, 1986. For Chuck Berry’s 60th, Keith Richards assembles a pickup band of Robert Cray, Joey Spampinato, Eric Clapton, himself and long-time Berry pianist, Johnnie Johnson. Joined on stage…
Iron Maiden: 12 Wasted Years (1987)
A documentary of the band’s first 12 years with interviews and live footage.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional…