I completely fell for this film; it was a gradual process. The challenge was to create something like an Indiana Jones movie with very little money, using relatively unknown performers—many of whom had minimal acting experience. The story should be straightforward (a man encounters a woman early on), but feel genuine. The characters need to be people you can connect with, and there needs to be humor woven in. Then…

I can’t believe how early in the year it was—the first month of 2017—when I finally got around to seeing this movie, but it's quickly become my new favorite film of the year. It had been on my list for quite some time after I watched **Sing Street** – another film by **John Carney**. And I did enjoy his other movie, **Begin Again** (I especially love the song Lost Stars). They all share similar ideas…not just about m…