Ep 78 - Sing Street (2016)

This week on R Rating, we're talking about one of the most charming and underrated coming-of-age musicals ever made: Sing Street. Set in 1980s Dublin, Sing Street follows a teenager who starts a band to impress a girl, only to discover his passion for music, friendship, and finding his own identity. With an incredible soundtrack, unforgettable original songs, and a heartfelt story, it's a film that has quietly become a modern favorite. But does it deserve to be considered one of the best coming-of-age movies of the last decade? In this episode, we dive into Sing Street, exploring its themes of creativity, family, first love, and the power of music. We discuss John Carney's direction, the outstanding performances, the film's authentic 1980s atmosphere, and why its original soundtrack has resonated with audiences around the world. We also examine how Sing Street compares to Carney's other music-driven films like Once and Begin Again. Whether you've loved this film for years or are discovering it for the first time, join us as we celebrate one of the most uplifting and emotionally satisfying musical dramas in recent memory. Chapters (00:00:00) - Sing Street(00:00:32) - March Movie Madness(00:01:10) - Film Review(00:02:30) - The Importance of This Movie(00:05:15) - Dan & Jack: On The Music(00:10:49) - Irish Film Stars on The Irish Film(00:12:29) - The Good Guy(00:17:12) - Kevin Smith on Why Not In Life(00:20:54) - The Song At The End(00:21:53) - Connor and his brother(00:23:38) - "The Band"(00:24:52) - Dark Places Review(00:28:48) - Sing Street(00:33:31) - John Carney's 'Carbon'(00:36:25) - 'Coming of Age': The Musical(00:36:58) - The Makeup In The Dance(00:40:44) - Patreon Pick(00:41:18) - The People Who Mattered Review(00:43:43) - 94 for This Movie(00:45:33) - Coming of Age Movie Review(00:48:23) - Sing Street Earns A 93(00:50:21) - Sing Street Movie ReviewJoin the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent