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The Best Fictional Bands from Stillwater to Sex Bomb-Omb

Some of cinema’s most unforgettable bands exist only on the screen. From the heart-thumping garage rock of The Wonders to the bright bubblegum of Josie and the Pussycats, these fictional bands capture the chaos and charisma of the musicians we know and love, with an added cinematic quality.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 17, 2026caroline mcconnico, spinal tap, josie and the pussycats, the blues brothers, the wonders, that thing you do, still water, almost famous, sex bobomb, scott pilgrim vs the world, fictional bands, movie

Media and Music: Tablas and Trans Allyship in Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man”

Dev Patel’s directorial debut is chock full of violence and vindication; but, amongst its critiques of casteism and Hindu nationalism, “Monkey Man” showcases a deep respect for and understanding of India’s gender non-conforming communities through a traditional musical tie-in.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 15, 2024arundhati ghosh, movie, film, india

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