
Flicks, Dominic Corry
The opening scene of John Carney's Begin Again features a room full of record execs discussing the possibility of putting artist audio commentaries on albums. It's an idea that effectively encapsulates the film's repeatedly evoked “It used to be about the music, maaaaaan” sensibility. Indeed, it often comes across like a disillusioned fan's attempt to save the music industry via an uplifting musical-of-sorts.
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