While hospitalized young Billy meets his silent movie idol Tim Bart but then the talkies came, destroying Bart's career. Now Bart must convince his young friend he is still a star.
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for the transition from silent films to talkies, you'll probably dig this. If you need snappy pacing or big stakes, you might want to look elsewhere. It feels a bit like a dusty postcard from a version of Hollywood that doesn't exist anymore. The whole premise is honestly...
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for the transition from silent films to talkies, you'll probably dig this. If you need snappy pacing or big stakes, you might want to look elsewhere. It feels a bit like a dusty postcard from a version of Hollywood that doesn't exist anymore. The whole premise is honestly a little bit depressing, though I don't think it means to be. You've got this washed-up star trying to convince a kid that he's still relevant. It’s got that specific, slightly de..."
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