I love music and I love movies, so naturally Baby Driver has to be on this list. Edgar Wright’s best movie yet combines the two in dizzying, jaw-dropping ways, creating what might as well be a 90 minute music video. The movie is also surprisingly nuanced, with characters that defy their genre roles and direction that keeps up with all the beautiful chaos.
Read MoreToday we have a special 100th episode where we have nothing but good things to say about Lady Bird. We also have news about Matt Lauer and Naya Rivera. Later we have the nominations for the Grammy Awards as well as concert info on The Eagles. Finally, we wrap up the night with our EA follow up story and a Fortnite lawsuit with a 14 year old.
Read MoreAbout three-fourths of the way into the film, a character in Lady Bird claims asks the titular lead if there is a difference between love and attention. Greta Gerwig's directorial debut is so alive with detail about high school in Sacramento, California circa 2002 that the question feels answered; her love for her hometown simply flows out of the screen.
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