Blaze (2018)
Directed by: Ethan Hawke
Starring: Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Kris Kristofferson, Richard Linklater, Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Charlie Sexton
Rated: R for Language Throughout, Some Sexual Content and Drug Use
Running Time: 1 h 23 m
TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Unique Structure, Acting, Writing, Directing
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Length
A look at the life of Texas songwriting legend Blaze Foley.
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A Star Is Born (1979)
Directed by: Frank Pierson
Starring: Barbara Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Busey
Rated: R
Running Time: 2h 19m
TMM Score: 2 Stars
STRENGTHS: Concert Set Pieces
WEAKNESSES: Strains Believability, No Emotional Connection
The rowdiest mis-behaving-ist Rock Star in the game discovers a lounge singer who, he believes, has what it takes to be the next big thing. What does the next big thing mean for the last big thing?
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