Music Related Films
1. Inside Llewyn Davis - Darkly funny comedy that uses a sh*t ton of folk music set in the village in the 60's. Oscar Issaic is phenomenal in the roll and the film hits the nail on the head when it comes to how how sh*tty life can be when you're chasing a dream. It's also shot by Roger Deakins so it's obviously beautiful.
2. Blues Brothers - This was almost number one. I love this film. So fun. The cameos are great and the musical numbers are timeless. That and it happens to sport one of the best car chases in cinematic history.
3. This is Spinal Tap - Hilarious mockumentary about a fake/real metal band in the 80s. Great satire.
4. The Last Waltz/Stop Making Sense - I bunched these together because they're basically just films about one concert but they're so well made and dear to my heart that I still think they're works of art.
5. Whiplash - Brilliantly acted and whoever recorded the drum bits for this film is a goddamn animal. It's also a fine example of how editing can make a film amazing.
6. Sound of Noise - Fun movie. Great musical chaos and very funny too.
7. Little Shop of Horrors - 80's version. Murray, Moranis, and Martin are all in their prime and crack me up. SUDDENLY SEEEMOOOOURR.
8. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - Gene Wilder gives one of my all time favorite performances. I don't care if it didn't stick to the book. I love this film. I also sing "cheer up charlie" to my friends when they're down.
9. Dancer in the Dark - I've still only seen it once. It killed me that hard. Killed me. Yet, it started my weird relationship with Von Trier films in which I love all of them but I'm literally afraid to watch them.
10. Almost Famous - I'm a sucker for this. I love the vibe and the performances are great. We all fell in love with Kate Hudson in this one.
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