roxyinlights
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Virtuoso of jazz piano and the eye roll, Charlotte ("Charly") has been raised by her musically talented grandmother, They have a deep connection and her grandmother wants nothing more than to know Charly will be financially secure when she is gone. A huge music competition is on the horizon, and if Charly wins, it will open the door to a lucrative career as a pianist.
Classical pianist Josh Irving is Charly's biggest rival for the upcoming competition. Josh's dad left the family to pursue his own endeavors; whereas his mom works herself to the bone to afford his education/piano training. He wants to win the competition because it's what he's worked for his whole life, and also so his mom won't have to work so hard. He practices nonstop, in contrast to Charly, who rides on her natural talent.
The day before the competition, Charly injects herself into Josh's hyper-stressed life and brings him on a musical odyssey throughout the city. Each stop has a musical element, from a kazoo parade to a gospel choir led by his hero. Charly has an eclectic band of friends and though she's free-spirited to the point of having let people down, it's clear she's loved and has a good heart ...
Or does she? Is she merely trying to distract her rival so she can win the music competition?
I do think Charly's intentions could have been hit harder so the fallout and payoff at the end achieve a greater impact. But all in all, a very sweet and charming film, and I'm glad I watched it.
Classical pianist Josh Irving is Charly's biggest rival for the upcoming competition. Josh's dad left the family to pursue his own endeavors; whereas his mom works herself to the bone to afford his education/piano training. He wants to win the competition because it's what he's worked for his whole life, and also so his mom won't have to work so hard. He practices nonstop, in contrast to Charly, who rides on her natural talent.
The day before the competition, Charly injects herself into Josh's hyper-stressed life and brings him on a musical odyssey throughout the city. Each stop has a musical element, from a kazoo parade to a gospel choir led by his hero. Charly has an eclectic band of friends and though she's free-spirited to the point of having let people down, it's clear she's loved and has a good heart ...
Or does she? Is she merely trying to distract her rival so she can win the music competition?
I do think Charly's intentions could have been hit harder so the fallout and payoff at the end achieve a greater impact. But all in all, a very sweet and charming film, and I'm glad I watched it.
We were swept back to Greenwich Village, NY and Newport, RI in 1961-1965, when the air was electrified by world-changing events in politics and in humanity as a whole. When people looked to art not only for entertainment, but for answers, inspiration, peace, and solidarity. When musicians championed one another. When a young man bursting with raw talent and an abundance of fresh, poignant lyrics refused to be put in a box.
This biopic was well done, quirky, interesting, and wholly immersive, with an epic soundtrack to boot. Reportedly Timothee Chalamet spent 6 years preparing to play the roll of the young Bob Dylan (including singing and playing instruments); his hard work shows! Ed Norton was fantastic as Pete Seeger-his nurturing spirit and wholehearted dedication to folk music was palpable.
As for the takeaway: I'm a sucker for themes that make you think twice about your judgements. Humans in general, and particularly those considered to be geniuses, have their own demons. But beyond that...
When artists bend or break established rules, do we look at them as having bad attitudes, or being narcissistic, or at the very least, ungrateful? Maybe, in fact, breaking rules is simply a side-effect of being authentic to their hearts.
This biopic was well done, quirky, interesting, and wholly immersive, with an epic soundtrack to boot. Reportedly Timothee Chalamet spent 6 years preparing to play the roll of the young Bob Dylan (including singing and playing instruments); his hard work shows! Ed Norton was fantastic as Pete Seeger-his nurturing spirit and wholehearted dedication to folk music was palpable.
As for the takeaway: I'm a sucker for themes that make you think twice about your judgements. Humans in general, and particularly those considered to be geniuses, have their own demons. But beyond that...
When artists bend or break established rules, do we look at them as having bad attitudes, or being narcissistic, or at the very least, ungrateful? Maybe, in fact, breaking rules is simply a side-effect of being authentic to their hearts.
I'm a sucker for truly original stories and also am a fan of Mae Whitman, so I was happy I found this gem of a movie. It's a story about change and the challenges it brings, the gray area that's often found between need and love, and addiction.
The main characters are the young married couple, Joe and Emily. Both have careers, routines, friends, and a seemingly solid relationship with one another. But when Emily agrees to be the voice for an AI system Joe is programming for a healthcare client, he becomes addicted to his creation and eventually replaces his wife with it. (Of course, the movie does a much better job showing this progression than I just have.)
If I were writing a paper about it for a film or English class, I'd have a heyday discussing what all this symbolizes-all the tasks and distractions and technologies that are easily accessible and can lead us on paths that take us further away from What Really Matters.
With Joe, we get to know a character who is plagued by panic attacks and he needs Emily to help him. Emily is that voice of reason, that whoosh of calm, that warm embrace I think everybody needs. I found myself wanting (someone like) her in my life, and I got angry at Joe for letting her go-Does he not realize how truly amazing she is!?!
Not only is the story creative and relatable, the acting and cinematography are fantastic. I loved the graphs that would pop up from time to time, and the music was spot-on. I really enjoyed it.
The main characters are the young married couple, Joe and Emily. Both have careers, routines, friends, and a seemingly solid relationship with one another. But when Emily agrees to be the voice for an AI system Joe is programming for a healthcare client, he becomes addicted to his creation and eventually replaces his wife with it. (Of course, the movie does a much better job showing this progression than I just have.)
If I were writing a paper about it for a film or English class, I'd have a heyday discussing what all this symbolizes-all the tasks and distractions and technologies that are easily accessible and can lead us on paths that take us further away from What Really Matters.
With Joe, we get to know a character who is plagued by panic attacks and he needs Emily to help him. Emily is that voice of reason, that whoosh of calm, that warm embrace I think everybody needs. I found myself wanting (someone like) her in my life, and I got angry at Joe for letting her go-Does he not realize how truly amazing she is!?!
Not only is the story creative and relatable, the acting and cinematography are fantastic. I loved the graphs that would pop up from time to time, and the music was spot-on. I really enjoyed it.