Hands down the best Pop Star Bio is "The Doors"....groovy.

Sent by George from Oregon | 2:05 PM ET | 08-09-2007

Lisztomania.

While it doesn't quite fit your definition it is in my view definitely a pop star biopic.

Sent by Tim | 2:46 PM ET | 08-09-2007

One of my favorites is Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Loved it. It tells so many stories in a variety of ways, and made me hear the Motown records much differently. It's a must-see.

Sent by Karan Andrea | 2:46 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I nominate "The Commitments"--Although fictional, the story is as moving, entertaining and compelling as any real life bio-pic.

Sent by Bryan from Minneapolis | 2:48 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I loved "The Notorious Bettie Page." She was one weird icon, hey?

Sent by Gail | 2:50 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I loved Funny Girl. Barbra Steisand's early days bringing Frannie Brice, from one generation to the next from Broadway to film.

Sent by Lori Matthews | 2:51 PM ET | 08-09-2007

How about "Purple Rain?" Prince's bio pic wasn't an award-winner, but it's classic 80s self-centeredness, petulance and over-the-top dress and sexuality. A guilty pleasure!

Sent by Lori from California | 2:51 PM ET | 08-09-2007

My nomination is "The Benny Goodman Story". Benny was probably THE FIRST pop star due to the effects of nationwide radio broadcasting. The film is notable because most of the band's actual stars appeared on the screen. It also recreated parts of the historic Carniege Hall "Spirituals to Swing" concert.

Sent by Joe Danko | 2:51 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I'd like to nominate the Glenn "Miller Story" The man touched everyone in the "greatest generation" during the defining time of their lives. Unlike more recent artists and biopics, Mr. Miller's tragic ending had nothing to do with depression, drugs or failed marriages.

Sent by Michael Donohue | 2:52 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I nominate "24 Hour Party People", it covered a few new wave bands: Joy Division, New Order, The Happy Mondays. More importantly it shows the rise of the DJ as a pop artist.

Sent by Marek from Chicago | 2:53 PM ET | 08-09-2007

"La Bamba" and "Selena" are two movies that come to mind for me. Whenever these movies are on, no matter what I'm doing, I will watch them. I think this is common among the mexican-american population. For these movies, the appeal has little to do with the music, but more with the lives and the common themes that all latinos can identify with.

Sent by Andrea Aguirre | 2:53 PM ET | 08-09-2007

Val Kilmer in The Doors was classic. Don't leave this one out!

Sent by Doug Smith - Raleigh, NC | 2:55 PM ET | 08-09-2007

how about movies about pop-groups, like the 5 Heartbeats or the Temptations?

Sent by Audrey Hammond | 2:56 PM ET | 08-09-2007

This bio-pic is in theaters now.

It has a very hard scrabble beginning

She was known internationally

Drugs are involved

Tragic Death of Lover

Her own decline and death

She was more than Judy Garland in every respect

However, she is French

I mean Edith Piaf, the French superstar know internationally

Sent by Paul Gorenstein | 2:58 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I tried to call in but had no service, so there I was desperately hoping someone would call in and mention one of the all time best examples of artist films, The Rose with Bett Mideler (sp)Even though this was several years ago it still remains in my opinion one of the best.

Sent by David Butler | 3:02 PM ET | 08-09-2007

THIS IS FOR NEXT WEEK'S SHOW......FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH.....A DEFINITE CLASSIC

Sent by TIM WILLIAMS | 3:12 PM ET | 08-09-2007

One of the best movies I've ever seen was La Vie En Rose, about the life of Edith Piaf. Very authentic and very MOVING - at the end of the movie, everyone in the theater just sat in their seats for a while, catching their breath, so to speak. The actress who portrayed Edith Piaf was OUTSTANDING and deserves the Oscar for best actress this year!

Grace Adams
Cohasset, MA

Sent by Grace Adams | 5:18 PM ET | 08-09-2007

I think that Val Kilmer did the best job in the "Doors" movie

Sent by Jason Cooper | 5:59 PM ET | 08-09-2007

High School Movies for next week
Dazed and Confused
Heathers

Sent by Barbara Robinson | 6:39 PM ET | 08-09-2007

"The Breakfast Club" is timeless and ageless, but the anti-John Hughes "Heathers" will always be my favorite.

Sent by Ruth Berenji | 3:11 PM ET | 08-10-2007

"Walk the Line" definitely made me like Johnny Cash less. Thought it was a TV Movie of the Week level film.

Sent by Emily F. | 11:50 PM ET | 08-10-2007

Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues (about Billie Holiday) is fantastic! And Richard Pryor plays the most heartbreaking supporting role - highly recommended.

Sent by Amanda H. | 11:40 AM ET | 08-11-2007

I wasn't able to listen to all the program (had to get to work) but from everything I've seen, no one mentioned the music star bio flick that is a personal favorite of my wife and myself, and that is "Beyond the Sea."

Kevin Spacey's portrayal of Bobby Darin was, at times, spooky in the way he was able to channel the late entertainer. It was at least the equal of Will Smith's portrayal of Ray Charles and, I believe far better than Juaquin Phoenix's Johnny Cash.

Sent by Wayne E. Turner | 2:11 PM ET | 08-15-2007

This may be getting a little far afield, but I really loved "Bird," the bio-pic about Charlie Parker. Forrest Whittaker was amazing, and Clint Eastwood did a fabulous job directing.

Sent by Sheila McAlister | 8:53 AM ET | 08-22-2008