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A fantastic piece of film making that chronicles Danielle Metz's journey from the bad choices of her youth through an unfair and unjust justice system to finding her own strength and spirit which led her to parts of life that make our society better - helping others, overcoming adversity, being a good mother, and giving all of us an example of how to live our lives with honesty, selflessness, and purpose.

Hopefully this film will call the viewer to take their own actions to change our justice system to help keep families intact to avoid generation after generation falling into the same patterns.

A must see classic for anyone who loves films (and particularly design and sci-fi), Metropolis is a sprawling tale of man vs. The machine that echoes challenges in today's world. The film feels very modern particularly given its age and the fact that it is in black and white.

The scale of the movie and the practical effects still produce a powerful impact on the viewer. It's astonishing to think about what it took to make this movie and the vision that it took to not only design it but then to execute the look.

The story is rich with complexity and social commentary. And the actors carry the emotion of the story without sound.

This is a foundational part of movie history. You will recognize themes, imagery, and ideas that have been in dozens of modern films. And you will be greatly entertained by the remarkable visuals and emotional music. Don't miss this film.

Heartbreakers has been a white whale for me for some time. I saw it several times in the 80s but since then have searched streaming sites and even tried to watch a Spanish dubbed version on MGM. But the new released Blu-Ray finally makes it available with solid picture quality and a clear stereo soundtrack.

The film revolves around the relationship of Blue, a struggling artist, and Eli who is unhappily successful. As the movie unfolds, layers in their relationship including romantic jealousy, a supportive power dynamic, and mutual career jealousy are revealed. The dialog is authentic and honest.

What I value in the film are its exploration of the depth Blue and Eli's friendship and a presentation of both sides of the conflict between art and commerce. In many instances, the characters express writer-director Bobby Roth's conflicted feelings about art and grasping for "success". It's a complicated subject that's handled with nuance and no judgement.

Peter Coyote is excellent as the up and down Blue who revels in life but is also frustrated by his relative lack of success. Carol Wayne, best known for her many appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show as the Matinee Lady in the Art Fern's Tea Time Movie sketches, adds depth to the ensemble as the centerpiece of Blue's art work. Carole Laure is believable as the object of Blue and Eli's affections.

The film is a time capsule of 80s styles and culture. Many of the things you love or hate about that decade are present. The soundtrack of R&B and blues is rudely interrupted by Pat Benatar's "Love Is A Battlefield" which sounds like an early mix to the point that it's almost unrecognizable as her.

Heartbreakers is a rare film that explores male friendships, artistic vision and success, and what is ultimately important to each of us in life.