A simple-minded yet happy barber is called upon to act as the emperor's double. Sarcastic mockery and moments of false triumph bring humor to this turn of the century comedy.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
Many have interpreted Maya Deren’s Meshes of the Afternoon as a dream sequence, but what if the repetitive scenes we are given are not dreams but, a time loop.
The Franke kids seemingly lived a normal life, until their mom met the infamous Jodi Hilderbrandt.
Seeing that the film was essentially his first big, mainstream feature, and with garnering a leading role — portraying the revolutionary ball-player Jackie Robinson — Boseman, without question, delivered a performance that is still so incredibly moving, respectful, genuine, and true to the core of his obviously sincere, artistic heart; and with that, it is indeed so saddening to see him pass.
From the cinematography to the script to the acting, Sorry, Baby is undoubtedly one of the best films of the year.
