The life and loves of composer Stephen Foster, from his early success through his decline, degradation, and death from alcoholism..
Is this worth your time? If you have a weird soft spot for old-school musical biopics, sure. It’s a decent enough way to kill an hour and a half if you don’t mind some heavy-handed melodrama. But if you’re looking for a tight, punchy script? Look elsewhere. The pacing here hits a wall more than once. It’s definitely fo...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Joseph Santley
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"Is this worth your time? If you have a weird soft spot for old-school musical biopics, sure. It’s a decent enough way to kill an hour and a half if you don’t mind some heavy-handed melodrama. But if you’re looking for a tight, punchy script? Look elsewhere. The pacing here hits a wall more than once. It’s definitely for the folks who like their history a bit fictionalized and their tragedy served with a side of piano music. The movie starts off with a lot of pep, which honestly feels a bit jarr..."
Elizabeth Meehan, Joseph Santley, Milton Krims
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