The perfect paradox

Rating: 9/10 (18 April 2020)

How does one pay homage to the golden era of Hollywood and lampoon the golden era of Hollywood simultaneously? The Coen brothers answer that question perfectly with this movie. Not quite as avant-garde as Wes Anderson or níche as so many directors would like to be in their depiction of early Hollywood (L.A. Confidential, I love you, but I'm looking right at you), this film is extremely enjoyable, especially if you grew up with parents who recorded everything they could on VHS (commercials and all).