Question 1

Why was David Bowie's music not used in the film despite the title referencing one of his songs?

Accepted Answer

Bowie threatened a lawsuit after learning the script was partially based on unauthorized biographies about him, so his songs were excluded and the script was rewritten to reduce resemblance to him.

Question 2

Which major film festival first featured 'Velvet Goldmine' in 1998?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998.

Question 3

What improvised moment did Ewan McGregor add during a festival scene?

Accepted Answer

Inspired by Iggy Pop, he improvised by gesticulating wildly and flashing the audience with his trousers around his ankles.

Question 4

Who plays the investigative journalist Arthur Stuart in the film?

Accepted Answer

Christian Bale portrays the character Arthur Stuart.

Question 5

What connection did Courtney Love see between Curt Wild and Kurt Cobain?

Accepted Answer

She withdrew from the soundtrack after viewing a rough cut, claiming Curt Wild too closely resembled her late husband Kurt Cobain in character and physicality.

Question 6

Why was David Bowie's music not used in Velvet Goldmine despite the title referencing one of his songs?

Accepted Answer

David Bowie threatened a lawsuit after learning the script was partially based on unauthorized biographies about him, so his songs were not used and the script was rewritten to reduce resemblance to him.

Question 7

Which major film festival first showcased Velvet Goldmine?

Accepted Answer

It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998, as well as the Edinburgh International Film Festival and New York Film Festival that same year.

Question 8

What inspired Ewan McGregor's improvised antics during a festival scene in the film?

Accepted Answer

Inspired by Iggy Pop, Ewan McGregor improvised by gesticulating wildly and flashing the audience with his trousers around his ankles during a festival sequence.

Question 9

Who plays the investigative journalist Arthur Stuart in Velvet Goldmine?

Accepted Answer

Christian Bale portrays the character Arthur Stuart, an investigative journalist assigned to uncover the truth about glam-rock icon Brian Slade.

Question 10

What connection did Courtney Love see between the character Curt Wild and her late husband?

Accepted Answer

Courtney Love withdrew from contributing music after viewing a rough cut, claiming Curt Wild too closely resembled her late husband Kurt Cobain in character and physicality.

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