Populairste films in de categorie 'Muziek'

Mary Poppins

Muziek
Mary Poppins is een Amerikaanse film uit 1964, gebaseerd op de gelijknamige boekenreeks van P. L. Travers. De film is geproduceerd door Walt Disney, en geldt als een van de populairste musicalfilms aller tijden. De film staat verder bekend om haar combinatie tussen animatie en live-action. Mary Poppins won een Oscar voor beste visuele effecten. Beroemd uit de film is met name het fantasiewoord supercalifragilisticexpialidocious en de gelijknamige song.
De titelrol wordt gespeeld door Julie Andrews. De mannelijke hoofdrol, Bert, werd gespeeld door Dick Van Dyke. De kinderen Jane en Michael Banks worden gespeeld door Karen Dotrice en Matthew Garber. De ouders van de kinderen in de film worden gespeeld door Glynis Johns en David Tomlinson. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Muziek
High School Musical 3: Senior Year is een tienergeoriënteerde musicalfilm uit 2008 onder regie van Kenny Ortega. De film, die werd gedistribueerd door Walt Disney Pictures, is het vervolg op High School Musical en High School Musical 2. Eind april 2008 startte men met de opnames.
Dit laatste deel met de originele acteurs gaat over Troy en Gabriella, twee laatstejaars die niet weten wat ze aan moeten met hun relatie als ze realiseren dat ze allebei naar een andere universiteit zullen gaan. In tegenstelling tot haar vorige delen, ging het derde deel in première in de bioscoop. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Musical_3:_Senior_Year, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Mamma Mia!

Muziek
Mamma Mia! is een Brits-Amerikaanse muziekfilm uit 2008 onder regie van Phyllida Lloyd. De productie is een filmadaptatie van de gelijknamige West End-musical, gebaseerd op de liedjes van de popgroep ABBA. De titel verwijst naar het nummer Mamma Mia, dat de groep uitbracht in 1975. De film werd geproduceerd door Universal Pictures samen met Playtone en Littlestar.
Mamma Mia! werd genomineerd voor onder meer twee Golden Globes, twee BAFTA Awards en voor een Grammy Award. Streep won daadwerkelijk een People's Choice Award voor haar vertolking van het lied Mamma Mia. Zowel dat nummer als alle andere in de film zijn versies die door de acteurs zelf werden ingezongen.
De film kwam uit op 3 juli 2008 in Griekenland, 10 juli in het Verenigd Koninkrijk en 18 juli in de Verenigde Staten. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Once

Muziek
Once is een Ierse muziekfilm uit 2006 onder regie van John Carney. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Annie

Muziek
Annie is een muziekfilm van Columbia Pictures uit 1982 onder regie van John Huston. Het verhaal is gebaseerd op de stripboekenreeks Little Orphan Annie uit de jaren 20, waarvan in 1977 een musical werd gemaakt die Thomas Meehan weer tot boek verwerkte. De film werd genomineerd voor de Academy Awards voor beste muziek en beste art-directie. Titelrolspeelster Aileen Quinn 'won' enerzijds de Razzie Award voor slechtste bijrolspeelster, maar werd anderzijds ook genomineerd voor zowel de Golden Globe voor beste actrice als die voor beste nieuwe filmster. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Dirty Dancing

Muziek
Dirty Dancing is een muzikale film uit 1987 over een meisje dat verliefd wordt op haar dansleraar, die ze leert kennen wanneer ze met haar ouders op vakantie is. Ze leert van hem de Mambo, een sensuele Latijns-Amerikaanse dans.
De hoofdrolspelers waren Jennifer Grey en Patrick Swayze. De film werd geregisseerd door Emile Ardolino. In 2004 kwam er een tweede film uit met de titel 'Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights'. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Dancing, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Dreamgirls

Muziek
Dreamgirls is een Amerikaanse muziekfilm uit 2006 onder regie van Bill Condon. De productie is een verfilming van een musical die op 20 december 1981 in première ging in het Imperial Theatre op Broadway. Het verhaal gaat over een Afrikaans-Amerikaanse meidengroep in het Detroit van eind jaren zestig. Dit trio heet in de film 'The Dreamettes', maar stelt in werkelijkheid The Supremes voor.
Dreamgirls won de Oscars voor beste bijrolspeelster en beste Sound Mixing en werd genomineerd voor die voor beste bijrolspeler, beste art direction, beste kostuums en drie keer voor beste voor een film geschreven lied. Daarnaast won de film vijftig andere prijzen, waaronder Golden Globes voor beste bijrolspeelster en beste bijrolspeler, een BAFTA Award voor beste bijrolspeelster en een Grammy Award voor beste voor een film geschreven lied. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamgirls_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

High School Musical

Muziek
High School Musical is een film gemaakt voor de televisie, die voor het eerst werd uitgezonden op 20 januari 2006 op Disney Channel in de Verenigde Staten. In Nederland was de film voor het eerst te zien op 25 december 2006 op de zender Jetix. In 2007 werd het vervolg High School Musical 2 uitgebracht, in 2008 verscheen tevens het derde deel, High School Musical 3 Senior Year, in de bioscopen.
De film was zeer succesvol. De eerste keer dat de film werd uitgezonden in de Verenigde Staten keken er 7,7 miljoen mensen. Dat was enige tijd een record voor Disney Channel. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Musical, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

High School Musical 2

Muziek
High School Musical 2 is een vervolg op de Emmy winnende Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical. De film is in Amerika op 17 augustus 2007 in première gegaan. Een derde film is uitgekomen in 2008. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Musical_2, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

High Fidelity

Muziek
High Fidelity is een muzikale komedie uit 2000 onder regie van Stephen Frears. De productie is een verfilming van het gelijknamige boek van Nick Hornby uit 1995. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Fidelity_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Stomp the Yard

Muziek
After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend Truth University. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he joins in his fraternity's effort to win a step dancing competition. © 2007 Screen Gems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Katy Perry: Part of Me

Muziek
Katy Perry is living proof that if you just be yourself, you can be anything! Get an inside look at how she became one of the biggest stars in the world! This "inspiring story"* is your chance to experience Katy Perry's teenage dream come true!* US Weekly

You Got Served

Muziek
You Got Served is een Amerikaanse avondvullende speelfilm uit 2004, geschreven en geregisseerd door Chris Stokes, de manager van de verschijnende spelers. Het verhaal gaat over een groep vrienden die deelnemen aan een streetdancewedstrijd.
Hoewel de film een nieuw record zette voor omzet in de eerste week - 16 miljoen dollar - is de film verschenen op diverse lijsten van slechte films. Een vervolg getiteld Backdown is aangekondigd.
De aflevering You Got Fucked in the Ass van South Park is grotendeels een parodie op deze film. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Got_Served, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Rent (film)

Muziek
Rent is een film uit 2005 onder regie van Chris Columbus. De film is een bewerking van de musical die werd vertoond op Broadway. De film richt zich op de aidsepidemie uit de jaren '80. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Let It Shine

Muziek
Let It Shine is een Disney Channel Original Movie uit 2012. De film werd geregisseerd door Paul Hoen en het script is geschreven door Eric Daniel en Don D. Scott. De film volgt Cyrus die deelneemt aan een zangwedstrijd waar zijn nummer wordt ingepikt door Kris. De film ging in de Verenigde Staten in première op 15 juni 2012. In Nederland en Vlaanderen gaat de film in op 23 november 2012 in première in het Nederlands. Op 26 november wordt hij in het Engels vertoond. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_It_Shine, CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Oliver!

Muziek
Oliver! is een Britse musicalfilm uit 1968 van regisseur Carol Reed, met in de hoofdrollen Oliver Reed, Ron Moody en Mark Lester. De film is gebaseerd op de gelijknamige musical en het boek Oliver Twist van Charles Dickens.
De film was een groot succes en verwierf onder andere een Oscar voor beste film. De opbrengst was 16 800 000 dollar. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver!_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Heavy Metal

Animatie
The otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb that spreads destruction until confronted with pure goodness. Lavish animation and score. (Original Title - Heavy Metal) © 1981 Guardian Trust Company. All Rights Reserved.

Spiceworld

Muziek
Spiceworld: The Movie is een Britse muzikale komedie uit 1997 rond de Britse popgroep The Spice Girls. De zeer dunne plot bestaat uit een combinatie van humoristische, surrealistische en muzikale intermezzo's vol cameo's van beroemde acteurs en muzikale artiesten, terwijl de band zich klaarmaakt voor een groot concert in de Royal Albert Hall in London, waar de film ook mee afsluit. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiceworld_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Muziek
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more. 2011 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights

Animatie
Once a happy boy and now the town delinquent, Davey (voiced by Sandler) is given one last chance to redeem himself with the community and discover the true meaning of the holiday season. (Original Title - Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights) © 2002 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

One Direction: The Only Way is Up

Muziek
Presented by The X Factor's Sinitta, this program unleashes all the highs of the band's turbo-charged fame. From five individual hopeful singers taking part in Simon Cowell's British The X Factor... the boys of One Direction have defied the odds, and their critics, by becoming the hottest boy band in the world. With A-List interviews from Simon Cowell, Piers Morgan, Zac Efron, Kelly Rowland, members of the cast of Glee and many others, we explore what makes these boys a chart topping success.

Spectacular!

Muziek
Get ready to rock the house with the Nickelodeon smash original movie Spectacular! When bad boy Nikko (Nolan Gerard Funk) gets dumped by his band, he finds the path to stardom can take some unexpected twists. Enter Courtney (Tammin Sursok), a show choir girl in need of a new star front man to help her group "bring it" and snag the national championship away from her arch rival Tammi (Victoria Justice). When this unlikely duo gets together, it's a rock explosion that lights up the stage in a way you've never experienced before. Featuring 10 hot new tracks from the music team behind High School Musical and hip dance moves that will have you movin' like a super-star! © 2009 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Fast Forward (1985)

Muziek
Eight talented teenagers from a small town come to New York City for a one-in-a-million shot at stardom in a national dance competition. Their high-powered energy is captured by director Sidney Poitier in dazzling dance sequences. From the fast-moving rhythms of contemporary street dancing to jazz and classical ballet, they strut their stuff through exhausting rehearsals, numerous auditions and tense nightclub face-offs. In the process, the teenagers get a crash course in self-sufficiency in a city that challenges them to survive, compete and grow. The odds are against them, but in the film's exciting climax, they put it all on the line to make their dreams come true. A host of fresh-faced newcomers are featured, including: Michael DeLorenzo (TV's "New York Undercover"), John Scott Clough (Phantoms), Don Franklin (Asteroid), Tamara Mark (Wes Craven's New Nightmare) and David White (TV's "Bewitched"). Fans of Fame, Footloose, Center Stage and Save the Last Dance will savor this vintage eighties musical romp. Newly remastered. © 1984 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

School Daze

Muziek
An off-beat musical comedy that takes an unforgettable look at black college life. Amidst gala coronations, football, fraternities, parades and parties these characters find themselves caught up in romance and relationships, rituals and rivalries during one outrageous homecoming weekend. © 1988 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nieuwe releases in de categorie 'Muziek'

Come Worry With Us! : Thee Silver Mt. Zion

Muziek
Violinist Jessica Moss and singer/guitarist Efrim Menuck, founding member of the revered Montreal band, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, had it all figured out ... or at least some of it. Partners in love and art, they were making music and a modest living touring in their own band, the extraordinary Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. But when their son Ezra is born, everything changes. In the age of the digital download, constant touring is synonymous with economic survival. But is the road a place for a toddler? Featuring extensive footage of Thee Silver Mount Zion performing live on their North American tour, Come Worry With Us delivers a heartfelt depiction of the increasingly complex personal choices musicians - and especially women - have to make in today's music business.

Musicwood

Muziek
For hundreds of years guitars have been made the same way but now this could all change. Musicwood is an adventure-filled journey, a political thriller with music at its heart. An unusual band of the most famous guitar-makers in the world travel together into the heart of one of the most primeval rainforests on the planet. Their mission: to negotiate with Native American loggers and change the way this forest is logged before it's too late. A modern twist on a classic story; Musicwood is an urgent battle between the white man and Native Americans.

Becoming Traviata

Muziek
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the staging of a major operatic production, Verdi's masterpiece, "La Traviata," starring world-famous French coloratura soprano Natalie Dessay and directed by the celebrated Jean-Francois Sivadier. Over two months, filmmaker Philippe Beziat follows the production's development from opening rehearsals to glorious realization, with music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Louis Langree.

Welcome To Harlem

Muziek
Welcome to Harlem is an award winning musical comedy film written, directed, produced, drawn, choreographed and designed entirely by artists living in Harlem, NYC. Reminiscent of great musicals such as Rent & Avenue Q, WTH embodies the spirit and community of artists living on 151st Street. Using its unique sense of humor, the film keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and laughing for hours!

Marty Blackstein, a young man of the new 20-something generation, after realizing that most of Manhattan today seems to be less about art and culture and more about money and corruption (and realizing that he can no longer afford this realization) decides to take a chance and move uptown to Harlem, NYC. Once there, he finds a sea of friendship, love and adventure enveloped in music, dance, grit and one of the most unique neighborhoods (and even more unique blocks) on the planet, and quickly learns that Harlem is not quite what he expected...

Bob and the Monster

Documentaire
This award winning documentary follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. The film crafts contemporary footage, animation and compelling interviews with archival performances and personal videos from Bob's past to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul. Featuring Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, members of Jane's Addiction, Fishbone and Guns n' Roses.

BBOY for LIFE

Documentaire
BBOY for LIFE is a true story documenting the breakdancing subculture of Guatemala City. Surrounded by overwhelming gang violence, three lives are brought together through the struggles and wins of dance and life outside the gun in the roughest ghettos of Central America. The danger is real, the fear is real, but to dance is to hope.

Saigon Electric

Muziek
Mai, a naive ribbon dancer from the countryside arrives in Saigon and befriends the street savvy Kim, a rebellious street dancer who introduces her to the underground scene of hip hop crews in modern-day Vietnam. Will their pursuit of a better life drive Kim's band of street dancers to win the big competition? Saigon Electric is a window in the emerging street culture in Vietnam, but with the traditional tropes of a coming-of-age story.

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

Documentaire
A Tribe Called Quest has been one of the most commercial successful and artistically significant musical groups in recent history. The band's sudden break-up in 1998 shocked the industry and saddened the scores of fans, whose appetite for the group's innovative musical stylings never seem to diminish. This insightful film, directed by Michael Rapaport, takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes journey - chronicling the group's rise to fame and revealing the stories behind the tensions which erupted in the years to come. (Original Title - Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest) © 2011 Beats Rhymes & Fights Productions LLC and Rival Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Mr. Idol

Muziek
It's hard being a Korean popstar! For every Gangnam Style, there are a hundred flameouts. K-Pop sensation Jay Park stars in this musical romp about a sassy music executive on her quest to resurrect a disgraced boy band against all odds.

Music of Your Life with Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown

Muziek
Neal McCoy and Les Brown Jr. and His Band of Renown join together for a special Public TV concert event at the MotorCity Sound Board in Detroit, Michigan. You may have heard the two artists' music separately but the music they chose for this special sounds even better when they perform it together! The set list combines music not only from different genres but also from different generations so get ready for a walk down memory lane. When it seems like it couldn't get any better it does. Charlie Pride and Janie Fricke join the stage for special appearances throughout the concert special.

Stomp The Yard: Homecoming

Drama
While Chance Harris joins the Theta Nu Theta fraternity at Truth University and tries to prove himself as a dancer in the annual Step Competition, he struggles with family pressures and a menacing thug determined to collect a large debt his is owed by Chance. © 2010 Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Another Day/Another Time: Celebrating The Music Of "Inside Llewyn Davis"

Documentaire
Presented by the Coen Brothers and T Bone Burnett comes a concert inspired by the Coen Brothers' film, 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' which is set in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, featuring live performances of the film's music, as well as songs from the early 1960s. Performers include Jack White, Marcus Mumford, Joan Baez, Patti Smith, the Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers, Dave Rawlings Machine, Gillian Welch, Rhiannon Giddens, Lake Street Dive, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, and Willie Watson, as well as the star of the film Oscar Isaac.

Rent: Filmed Live On Broadway

Muziek
In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians struggle to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic. High definition filming of the current Broadway musical. © 2008 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Divorce

Independent
Successful TV anchorwoman, Yolanda Massey (Dawnn Lewis), is celebrating her recent divorce by throwing herself a divorce party with her closest sorority girlfriends. Coming along for the ride is her hilariously funny, no nonsense BFF, Eva (Vanessa Bell Calloway), her younger sister, CeCe (Angell Conwell) and her newfound friend, Victoria (Tatyana Ali). For good measure, throw in her self-absorbed mother, a sexy, younger beau and a handsome ex-husband and you are in for an evening of raucous laughter, heartache and the ultimate surprise. The play also stars Judy Pace, Freda Payne, Tammi Mac, Keith Burke, Jonelle Allen and Rylan Williams.

Stomp the Yard

Muziek
After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend Truth University. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he joins in his fraternity's effort to win a step dancing competition. © 2007 Screen Gems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

B.B. King: Standing Room Only

Muziek
He has reigned as the "King of the Blues" since the early 50's, yet B.B. King continues to wear the crown with dignity and class. This performance once again confirms that B.B. King is an American institution who deserves his rightful place among other American music icons such as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.

Saawariya

Drama
The story of a couple's chance encounter and the advance of their parallel obsessions over four successive nights. An impromptu romance initiated in a remote town in the serene beauty of picturesque Simla, (a quaint hill station in Northern India, that was once the summer capital of India under the British Raj) known for its lakes, mist, heavenly snowfall, rains and the tall swaying pine trees. © 2007 SLB Films Pvt. Ltd. and SPE Films India Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

One Direction: This Is Us

Documentaire
ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble home town beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

One Direction: This Is Us (Extended Fan Edition)

Documentaire
The EXTENDED FAN EDITION features 20 minutes of new footage, including four new songs.

ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble home town beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

Spectacular!

Muziek
Get ready to rock the house with the Nickelodeon smash original movie Spectacular! When bad boy Nikko (Nolan Gerard Funk) gets dumped by his band, he finds the path to stardom can take some unexpected twists. Enter Courtney (Tammin Sursok), a show choir girl in need of a new star front man to help her group "bring it" and snag the national championship away from her arch rival Tammi (Victoria Justice). When this unlikely duo gets together, it's a rock explosion that lights up the stage in a way you've never experienced before. Featuring 10 hot new tracks from the music team behind High School Musical and hip dance moves that will have you movin' like a super-star! © 2009 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Soul Power

Documentaire
The three-day music festival Zaire '74 and the emerging musical crossover between Africa and America is documented. © 2009 Antidote International Films, Inc. and DASFilms, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Angelina Ballerina: Twirling Tales

Animatie
Angelina and her friends stay on their toes in these twirling, whirling tales of friendship and fun! There are sweet surprises in store when Angelina and her friends must "dance like a cake" for Vicky's cake-themed dance day. It is the big Spring Fling too, but how will Angelina and her friends fit all their favorite types of music and dance into the grand finale? The stage is set for an absolutely, positively, amazing time!

Rent (film)

Muziek
Rent is een film uit 2005 onder regie van Chris Columbus. De film is een bewerking van de musical die werd vertoond op Broadway. De film richt zich op de aidsepidemie uit de jaren '80. (Bron: Wikipedia http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_(film), CC-BY-SA 3.0)

The Big Shot-Caller

Drama
As a child, Jamie Lesser watched ÐStrictly BallroomÓ ninety-seven times and dreamed of being a salsa dancer. Living in New York City as an accountant, his life seems to make sense. He works all day and returns home without much human interaction. One night after receiving a raise and feeling cocky, he decides to watch salsa dancing at a nearby club, and bumps into Elissa, a gorgeous Dominican girl and falls head-over-heels in love. When Elissa stops calling him without explanation, Jamie returns to his former bleak and lonely life, which soon disintegrates into chaos as he loses his job, his apartment and his self-esteem. He moves in with his estranged sister who quickly proclaims the Big Shot-Caller upstairs is calling on him to follow his childhood dreams. With nothing left to lose Jamie enters classes, and competition and soon finds joy and triumph, in this inspiring New York City story about a love, loneliness and following your dreams.