rip karl marx, you would’ve loved josie & the pussycats (2001)
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Josie, Melody and Val are three small-town girl musicians determined to take their rock band out of their garage and straight to the top, while remaining true to their look, style and sound. They get a record deal which brings fame and fortune but soon realize they are pawns of two people who want to control the youth of America. They must clear their names, even if it means losing fame and fortune.
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7What people say
“JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVERJOIN THE ARMY”
Blown away by how much this movie holds up. I remember watching it in 2001 because I was a huge Archie fan and thinking its so fucking weird and funny and thinking “Three Small Words” was the best song I’d ever heard. It‘s still up there! Truly a fantastic, fun anti-consumerist satire. John Field’s video essay says it better than I could: it’s the greatest film ever made.P.S. the man who shot this film also shot Iron Man, Venom, A Star Is Born, Birds of Prey, and every Aronofsky movie. And no joke, you can absolutely tell the same guy shot this movie and Requiem For A Dream.
Common questions
What is Josie and the Pussycats about?+
Three aspiring musicians from a small town find instant fame after signing a record deal, only to discover their handlers are using their band as a front to control American youth through subliminal messages.
Who directed Josie and the Pussycats?+
The film was directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont, a duo known for their work in early 2000s teen comedies.
Why has the film gained a cult following?+
While it was misunderstood upon its initial release, the film has been reevaluated as a sharp, self-aware satire of consumer culture and the music industry. You can find the full soundtrack on Mood.
