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The Springsteen movie is a dud. Watch these music biopics instead.

Though the new Bruce Springsteen biopic falls short, these three are worth the watch.

Michael Douglas, right, as Liberace and Matt Damon as his young lover Scott Thorson on the set of Steven Soderbergh’s movie, “Behind the Candelabra’’ in L.A. Thorson filed a $113 million palimony lawsuit against the famous pianist in 1982 and later wrote a book about his experiences. (Miguel Aguilar/Pacific Coast News)

By Kevin Slane

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The film tries to subvert the conventional biopic template by slowing down and telling a focused, highly personal story about the production of Springsteen’s album, “Nebraska.” But the result is a film that drags unnecessarily while still unable to break free from the trappings of its genre.

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But go ahead and skip this one:

“Harlan Coben’s Lazarus” (2025): Mystery author Harlan Coben seems to be on a mission to catch Stephen King by having every single book he’s ever written adapted for the screen. (recommending this newsletter to your friends.

Until next time, good stream hunting, everyone!

— Kevin

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Kevin Slane

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Kevin Slane is a staff writer for Boston.com covering entertainment and culture. His work focuses on things to do in Boston.

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