A Star Is Born

2018 Drama | Program | Romance | Musical
75%

In this new take on the tragic love story, he 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.

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by Deirdre Molumby
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A Star Is Born

Country music legend Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) drinks to cope with the pressures of his career. One night after a gig, he heads into a drag club instead of going home and witnesses the very talented Ally (Lady Gaga) perform. After they spend a night talking about music, Jackson realises Ally not only has a gift for singing but for songwriting too. He insists she come to his next concert, during which he brings her onstage. Everything changes for both of them from there.

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