‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Rocketman’ have made millions at the box office. Aretha Franklin and Judy Garland are also getting the movie treatment. So why are musical biopics so popular? Here & Now’s Femi Oke speaks with Sarah Rodman (@SarahARodman), features editor for Entertainment Weekly, about the trend.
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