Rev. Arts HN: “Almost Famous” (Directed by Cameron Crowe, 2000)

The year is 1973. Rock ’n’ roll is changing, drugs seem to be everywhere, and sex isn’t a big deal. “Almost Famous” covers it all. Directed by Cameron Crowe (“Vanilla Sky”), this is a film based on Crowe’s teenage life. 15-year-old William Miller (Patrick Fugit, “Gone Girl”), ends up landing a gig writing an article for Rolling Stone magazine about the fictitious band Stillwater. The plot follows William through his adventure on the road with the band and their Band Aids — who “are there for the music.” If you enjoy story-heavy films as well as good music, “Almost Famous” fits the bill, and you can thank Penny Lane (Kate Hudson, “Bride Wars”), the soundtrack, and the character of William Miller for that.