Movies by Lou Reed
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Anton Corbijn Inside Out (2012)
Cast: Anton Corbijn, Bono, Dave Gahan …
Directed by: Klaartje Quirijns
This documentary portrait of photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn records his globe-hopping career and explores the source of his reclusive nature. Director Klaartje Quirijns examines the…
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Arthur and the Invisibles: The New Minimoy Adventures (2010)
Cast: Selena Gomez, Freddie Highmore, Fergie …
Directed by: Luc Besson
In this pair of sequels to his 2006 children's fantasy, writer-director Luc Besson tells the continuing story of Arthur, an adventurous 10-year-old who returns to the land of the elfin…
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13 Most Beautiful... Songs for Andy Warhol's Screen Tests (2009)
Cast: Dean Wareham, Britta Phillips, Paul America …
Directed by: Andy Warhol
In the 1960s, artist Andy Warhol filmed silent screen tests of the interesting visitors to his Factory studio in New York. This compilation, featuring songs by Dean & Britta, presents 13 such…
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Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2009)
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Mia Farrow, Ron Crawford …
Directed by: Luc Besson
In this follow-up to Arthur and the Invisibles, Arthur helps Princess Selenia reach Necropolis, a lost city ruled by the evil Maltazard. Maltazard's minions and other nasty beings…
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Palermo Shooting (2008)
Cast: Campino, Dennis Hopper, Milla Jovovich …
Directed by: Wim Wenders
From director Wim Wenders comes the tale of Finn (Campino), a highly successful photographer whose downward spiral leads him to Palermo -- the last place he expected to find a new lease on…
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Lou Reed's Berlin (2007)
Cast: Lou Reed, Fernando Saunders, Sharon Jones …
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
In 1973, Lou Reed recorded a concept album that charts one couple's downward spiral through several complex orchestral arrangements. Critics dismissed the work, dashing Reed's hope…
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The Velvet Underground: Under Review (2006)
Cast: Andy Warhol, Velvet Underground, Lou Reed …
One of the most influential rock bands of the late 1960s and early '70s, the Velvet Underground mesmerized fans with their graphic lyrics and edgy sound. This retrospective treasure…
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Hubert Selby Jr.: It'll Be Better Tomorrow (2006)
Cast: Hubert Selby Jr., Lou Reed, Henry Rollins …
Directed by: Michael W. Dean, Kenneth Shiffrin
This documentary chronicles the fascinating life story of influential writer Hubert Selby Jr., author of Requiem for a Dream. and his ups and downs -- from his years of heroin addiction to…
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Velvet Underground: Velvet Redux Live MCMXCIII (2005)
Cast: Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, John Cale …
This 1993 reunion concert -- the first live recording to be approved by members of the original Velvet Underground -- brings pioneering rockers Lou Reed, John Cale, Maureen Tucker and…
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Lou Reed: Spanish Fly: Live in Spain (2004)
Cast: Lou Reed, Mike Rathke, Fernando Saunders …
Edgy singer-songwriter Lou Reed performs a classic set in this 2004 concert held at the Benicàssim Festival in Spain. Joined by guitarist Mike Rathke, bassist Fernando Saunders,…
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Prozac Nation (2001)
Cast: Christina Ricci, Jessica Lange, Jonathan Rhys Meyers …
Directed by: Erik Skjoldbjaerg
This adaptation of Elizabeth Wurtzel's memoir stars Christina Ricci as a girl on the verge of losing her grip on life after she leaves her emotionally unstable home for college. Her…
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Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music (2001)
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Dave Matthews, Moby …
Broadcast live on October 2, 2002, from Radio City Music Hall, this spectacular tribute to the music of John Lennon was a concert of prayer and healing for New York City to benefit the relief…
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Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture (2001)
Cast: Andy Warhol, Crispin Glover, Dennis Hopper …
Directed by: Chris Rodley
Andy Warhol, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century (who also coined the immortal catchphrase "In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes"), gets the definitive…
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Classic Albums: Lou Reed: Transformer (2001)
Cast: Lou Reed, Ken Scott, Herbie Flowers …
Directed by: Bob Smeaton
After the demise of the Velvet Underground, Lou Reed branched out on his own and released "Transformer," an influential record of true 1970s sound. It spawned singles such as "Satellite of…
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Lou Reed: Live at Montreux 2000 (2000)
Cast: Lou Reed
Packing a stop at the 2000 Montreux Jazz Festival into the touring schedule for his critically acclaimed "Ecstasy" album, rock legend Lou Reed delivers a laid-back evening of both new and…
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Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Heart (1998)
Cast: Lou Reed, David Bowie, Patti Smith …
Directed by: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Spanning the length of his 30-year career, this 1998 documentary profiles iconic rocker Lou Reed, from his time with the Velvet Underground to his days on the New York City and San Francisco…
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The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 2 (1998)
Cast: Randy Newman, Burt Bacharach, Natalie Merchant …
Directed by: Jim Gable
With performances by Lyle Lovett, Natalie Merchant, Randy Newman and many other acclaimed musical artists, this best-of collection features highlights from the second season of the public…
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Nico Icon (1995)
Cast: Nico, Andy Warhol, Lou Reed …
Directed by: Susanne Ofteringer
Director Susanne Ofteringer explores the self-destructive world of pop culture, celebrity and drugs through the life of German-born model-artist Nico, who found fame in Federico…
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Blue in the Face (1995)
Cast: Harvey Keitel, Lou Reed, Michael J. Fox …
Directed by: Wayne Wang, Paul Auster
As a stand-alone movie or as a companion to the critically acclaimed Wayne Wang movie Smoke, this faux-documentary captures improvised scenes using the same cast as Wang's movie and…
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Faraway, So Close! (1993)
Cast: Otto Sander, Nastassja Kinski, Peter Falk …
Directed by: Wim Wenders
Together with fellow angel Raphaela (Nastassja Kinski), Cassiel (Otto Sander) flies around post-Cold War Berlin observing the city and its mortals. Spying a girl (Aline Krajewski) in danger,…
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Permanent Record (1988)
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alan Boyce, Michelle Meyrink …
Directed by: Marisa Silver
David was bright, talented, popular ... one of the ruling elite of his high school. So why did he kill himself, leaving a despondent family and stunned friends? Enter Chris, who delves into…
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A Night with Lou Reed (1983)
Cast: Lou Reed, Fred Maher, Robert Quine …
Directed by: Clark Santee
Lou Reed, former front man for the seminal rock band the Velvet Underground, allows cameras into his 1983 sold-out homecoming performance at New York's Bottom Line Club. This intimate…
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Rock and Rule (1983)
Cast: Don Francks, Lou Reed, Deborah Harry …
Directed by: Clive A. Smith
In this animated fantasy, a burnt-out rocker (Lou Reed) tries to recapture his former glory by making a pact with a post-apocalyptic spirit. In need of an untrammeled young voice to contact…