Melodramas That Sing: A Collection of Musical Love Stories

Description: A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of protecting a pop star, leading to a romantic entanglement. The film features iconic songs like "I Will Always Love You," which became synonymous with the movie's emotional climax.

Fact: Whitney Houston's performance of "I Will Always Love You" became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Description: Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this film uses Beatles' songs to tell the story of young lovers and their friends, capturing the era's turmoil and romance.

Fact: The film features over 30 Beatles songs, and the screenplay was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, who also wrote "The Commitments."

Description: This film tells the story of a seasoned musician who helps a young singer-songwriter find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. The songs are integral to the plot, showcasing the characters' emotional journeys.

Fact: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper performed all the songs live during filming, and the soundtrack album won the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

Description: This biographical musical drama chronicles the rise, fall, and redemption of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, with their songs driving the narrative.

Fact: The film was directed by Clint Eastwood, who also produced the Broadway musical on which the movie is based.

Description: A chance encounter between a down-on-his-luck music producer and a young singer-songwriter leads to a collaborative album made in unconventional settings around New York City.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Can a Song Save Your Life?" which reflects the central theme of the story.

Description: A modern-day musical about an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film uses original songs to advance the story and express the characters' feelings.

Fact: The film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tying the record for the most nominations with "Titanic" and "All About Eve."

Description: A simple yet profound story of two musicians, a busker from Dublin and a Czech immigrant, who meet and collaborate on music. Their songs reflect their growing relationship and personal struggles.

Fact: The film's song "Falling Slowly" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Description: A young man in Dublin forms a soul band, bringing together a group of misfits to perform classic soul music, exploring themes of friendship, ambition, and the power of music.

Fact: The film was adapted from Roddy Doyle's novel of the same name, and the band's performances were recorded live.

Description: Set in a Parisian nightclub, this film is a dazzling spectacle of love, music, and tragedy. The songs are a mix of original compositions and well-known pop hits, reimagined for the story.

Fact: The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two for Art Direction and Costume Design.

Description: This film follows a week in the life of a struggling folk singer in 1961 Greenwich Village, where music is both his passion and his curse.

Fact: The film features original music by T Bone Burnett and includes a cover of "Please Mr. Kennedy" by Oscar Isaac, Justin Timberlake, and Adam Driver.