Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Tina B — 30 Jun 2008

It's only one of the best movies of all time.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Tina B on 30 Jun 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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