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Starsuckers (2009)
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This hit-and-miss documentary about the all-pervasive cult of celebrity raised eyebrows even before its release, after reports that the film-maker had managed to plant false stories about the likes of Amy Winehouse and Pixie Geldof in the tabloid newspapers. But, far from being a prankster, director Chris Atkins (Taking Liberties) was effectively highlighting how Britain is “Sleaze Central” for fake and fabricated celebrity stories in the media. The film also demonstrates how a public that can taste fame vicariously through reality TV shows, gossip magazines and tabloid kiss-and-tells is more than willing to do anything for its own 15 minutes of fame. Starsuckers tilts at a few too many targets, and does not always hit them (a Live Aid/Live 8 coda is rather ill-thought through), but it does make for punchy, potent viewing. DA
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Running time
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103min
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Country of origin
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UK
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Genre
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Documentary
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Chris Atkins
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S2S Distribution
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UK cinema certificate
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12A
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UK cinema release date
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October 2009
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