If that's what you're going into the film for, then you won't be disappointed. The cinematography is quite beautiful.

You wouldn't consider Once a musical? True, it's not the traditional "randomly burst into song" sort, but the songs and performances are very much the heart of the film. I'd say it's a damn fine musical (and a hell of a lot more charming than La La Land).

Upvoted for your description of the audition song.

"White savior" is a stretch, but I agree with the people that found it a little odd that this white guy is shown as the one true champion of jazz - not in history, obviously, but at least in the world of the film - when he's surrounded by adoring black people who don't get a say of their own. Add to that the fact…

I definitely got the impression that she ran out.

Yeah, Legend was pretty clearly depicted to be a sellout. He does get a quick scene to defend his decision to play popular music, but I never got the impression that Seb, or the audience, is supposed to be on his side with this.

Amen on the dramatic parts being mediocre. This is a film where the biggest roadblock to the central couple's happiness is the guy getting a steady job (the horror!). And she's furious at him for it not being his exact, specific dream job - never mind that it's in the same ballpark, which is closer than many people…

I also thought 3:10 to Yuma had one of Christian Bale's best performances, and Crowe is pretty great in charming villain mode. It's a pretty great movie in general.

Stone was great in the audition scene, but that scene was so clearly designed to be her "Oscar moment" that I couldn't really lose myself in her performance. I also thought the message of the song was a little too precious for its own good, ie., "Aren't these goshdarn dreamers special?"

The Tea Partiers also started with both big money and a hugely popular news network on their side, so they weren't without their advantages. But the Women's March has passion, numbers, and momentum going for them right now (not to mention a stronger cause than "The president is black!"). Here's hoping we can parlay…

Yeah, Thunderheart immediately came to mind for me, as well. Good movie, with a solid Val Kilmer performance and score by James Horner.

Not sure I see the connection between those two characters. The psychotic brother plays more like the unhinged dude that threatens to ruin things for the more even-keeled guy - who just wants to "go straight" or do "one last job"- found in nearly every crime movie.

I got a better sense of his talents from Hell or High Water. He deals largely in archetypes, but enlivens potentially cliched stories with his attention to detail and a good ear for dialogue. I liked, not loved, Sicario, but as a first-time screenplay it definitely piqued my interest.

Aren't the bitter racists the ones beefing with strangers on Twitter? (See: their leader.) Douches seem more into memes.

Damnit, I blew it! Is this better?

That's kind of an amusing thought. Do you have any examples? The first film to come to mind for me was "50/50," though I'm not sure it played at Sundance, and also, it's good.

It'd be a hilarious bit of poetic justice if Pence finally implemented his plan and it ended up improving gay people's mental health.

I actually just listened to a program on NPR the other day where they discussed electroshock therapy, or ECT, as it's being called now, and its curative effects on depression and bipolar disorder. It's not the scary thing it was back when One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest came out.

Maybe that was the Stones' version of the Roots playing "Lyin' Ass Bitch" when Michelle Bachmann appeared on Jimmy Fallon.

Captain America wouldn't stoop to Trump's level. Stark might hit him, though.