Inside Llewyn Davis
On the cusp of folk greatness in the early 60’s musician Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) lost his only bandmate. Now wandering his way through the Greenwich Village folk scene the trials and tribulations of a homeless troubadour have become commonplace for Llewyn. It’s in this wandering he will meet a washed up jazz artist (John Goodman), a temporary lover, Jean (Carey Mulligan), fellow musicians Jim and Al (Justin Timberlake and Adam Driver), and a supportive fan base in Mitch and Lillian (Ethan Phillips, Robin Bartlett). All the while, the struggle within rages, to set out to sea, literally, or stick it out and keep aiming for the big time. And what of this orange tabby cat? 
Honesty to a fault, Writer/Directors Joel and Ethan Coen continue their close up examination of the common man, all the while continuing their unique integration of music to film– this time with what appears to be a genuine love for the folk scene of the 1960’s. Offbeat enough to bring heartfelt laughter and masterfully crafted cringeworthy moments that are rich with subtext, the entire ensemble brings their “A” game to the party. Couple a winning screenplay with dynamic actors; then, add in great music and you’ve got the makings for another Coen Classic. Totally worth your attention, Inside Llewyn Davis is rated R.