

Okay, if you're into old movies, like *really* old, from when sound was still a new, weird thing, then yeah, give Is Everybody Happy? a shot. It's a peek into 1929 cinema, a real time capsule. But if you're looking for anything remotely modern, or even just a super coherent plot you can follow without, like, a history ...


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"Okay, if you're into old movies, like *really* old, from when sound was still a new, weird thing, then yeah, give Is Everybody Happy? a shot. It's a peek into 1929 cinema, a real time capsule. But if you're looking for anything remotely modern, or even just a super coherent plot you can follow without, like, a history degree, then probably skip this one. Seriously, your TikTok feed has more narrative drive. 😅 This film is one of those early talkies where you can just tell everyone's still figu..."
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