With ‘Mother Mary’ as Hollywood’s Latest Implausible Pop Star, Why Does Every Fictional Music Movie Have to Feel So Phony?

Fictional movies about music often feel phony and lack credibility. Biopics and dramas featuring pop superstars are criticized for getting music wrong. These films fail to deliver a realistic portrayal of the pop world, instead relying on implausible scenes and details. Concert settings, recording studios, and music performances are often depicted inaccurately, leaving viewers wondering if the filmmakers have any experience with music.