Though there have been a number of movies made about (or impressed by) Kurt Cobain and Nirvana – corresponding to Final Days, Cobain: Montage of Heck and Soaked in Bleach – there’s by no means been a correct biopic on the legendary musician. (Not even Brad Pitt might get one off the bottom.) That prompted American Songwriter to ask ChatGPT to find out its personal solid and narrative for such a challenge, and the outcomes are greater than a little bit stunning.
Apparently, Smells Like Teen Spirit: The Kurt Cobain Story – the obvious but becoming title anybody might’ve provide you with – would dive into “the journey of a younger man from a troubled childhood to changing into the frontman of the legendary grunge band, Nirvana.” Alongside the way in which, it’d showcase “an intimate and genuine portrayal of the enigmatic artist, celebrating his musical genius whereas shedding mild on the human behind the legend. . . . serv[ing] as a tribute to Kurt Cobain’s life, music, and the enduring spirit of grunge that he helped form.”
The film’s damaged into three Acts and an epilogue, too.
Particularly, the primary half follows “a teenage Kurt Cobain” as he wrestles with “a dysfunctional household life and sense of alienation.” Naturally, he “finds solace in music,” varieties his preliminary bands and finally groups up with bassist Krist Novoselic. to start out Nirvana.
Act 2 examines their breakthrough with 1991’s Nevermind; Cobain’s “struggles” with “celeb,” “drug habit” and “melancholy”; and his “relationship with Courtney Love” and “the delivery of their daughter, Frances Bean Cobain.”
Then, Act 3 seems to be on the “unprecedented heights” of Nirvana’s success alongside Cobain’s rising “inner struggles” and significant stance on the media. It’d culminate in “the ultimate days of [his] life,” together with “his choice to depart Nirvana” and “the fateful occasion of [his] premature demise in April 1994.”
As for the epilogue, it “displays on Kurt Cobain’s legacy” by “spotlight[ing] his influence on the world of music and well-liked tradition, shedding mild on the problems of psychological well being, habit, and the challenges of fame.” In fact, it’d additionally ponder “the enduring affect of Nirvana’s music.”
To date, so good, proper?
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Undoubtedly, essentially the most intriguing (and divisive) a part of the experiment is whom ChatGPT selected to play the assorted personalities within the story.
For example, Saoirse Ronan’s “depth and charisma” make her the best choose to personify Love; Invoice Skarsgård’s “tall stature and appearing expertise” correspond to Novoselic; and Joe Keery captures Dave Grohl’s “allure and power.” Likewise, Frances McDormand, Josh Brolin and Amy Adams, respectively, depict Cobain’s mom (Wendy O’Connor), father (Don) and aunt/authorized guardian (Kim).
As for Cobain himself, none aside from Timothée Chalamet would get the position resulting from “his versatility and skill to painting complicated characters.” In different phrases, he might “convey the depth and sensitivity required to embody Kurt Cobain on display.”
These are definitely some daring and intriguing selections!
So, how do you’re feeling about ChatGPT’s perspective on a potential Kurt Cobain biopic? Would your solid and/or plot deviate in any respect? (Ours definitely did again in 2013.) Tell us!
In case you missed it, a examine performed earlier this summer season discovered that Nirvana dominates biking playlists. Additionally, Nirvana producer – and Rubbish drummer – Butch Vig talks about Cobain in Jason Thomas Gordon’s upcoming guide, The Singers Speak: The Biggest Singers of Our Time Talk about the One Factor They’re By no means Requested About: Their Voices.
It releases on Sept. 5 (through Permuted Press) and you may preorder it right here.
See Nirvana ‘MTV Unplugged’ in New York Photographs
Photographs of Nirvana throughout their historic MTV Unplugged session recorded Nov. 18, 1993. The present aired Dec. 16, 1993. The reside album was launched Nov. 1, 1994, 5 months after singer Kurt Cobain died by suicide.
