Rating:R

The film is rated R for language, some sex, and substance abuse.

The Brief: Bradley Cooper directed a remake of A Star is Born, starring him and Lady Gaga. The buzz around the film includes a muppets version of the trailer and a variety of memes.

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A Star is Born is Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut and Lady Gaga‘s first starring role in a feature film. It is a remake of previous renditions of the film from 1937, 1954, and 1976, starring Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland, and Barbara Streisand. The movie is set to be released on October 5, but the trailer and promising early reviews have already captured the hearts of many, including devoted Lady Gaga stans. All the hype around the film has inspired a number of memes, including a Muppets version of the trailer created by comedian Kevin T. Porter titled “A Star is Boar.”