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Jim McBride

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American film director known for David Holzman's Diary, The Big Easy and the Jerry Lee Lewis biopic Great Balls of Fire!

Directed the Jerry Lee Lewis biopic Great Balls of Fire! (1989). Also known for David Holzman's Diary and The Big Easy.

Confaloni's review praises Jim McBride's 1989 Jerry Lee Lewis biopic Great Balls of Fire! as a cheeky, energetic portrait. Dennis Quaid's performance and Lewis's over-the-top character are highlighted. The review ties the film to rock's African American roots and its Dionysian spirit. It frames the scandal over Lewis's marriage as central to the film's narrative and legacy.

For:Fans of film biopics, rock and roll history, and classic cinema reviews

 

"England, you can kiss my ass!"

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