Review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) by Leah M — 23 Apr 2008

David bowie, iggy pop.. brian molko <3.

All the little girls who THINK they're david bowie fans totally would not get this movie.

This review of Velvet Goldmine (1998) was written by Leah M on 23 Apr 2008.

Velvet Goldmine has generally received positive reviews.

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