**Remarkable.** It’s clear John Landis had a vision when he took on directing this movie. Besides providing an exceptional musical score that's woven throughout, it delivers plenty of genuinely funny moments alongside a captivating story—one that’s smart and well-crafted. The narrative centers around two brothers trying to get their old R&B group back together after they ran into legal issues, using music as a way…

The title might be misleading, to put it mildly. Being from Chicago—a city where you practically need to prove your devotion to "The Blues Brothers" and "The Untouchables" just to get an address—I have to acknowledge a significant cultural slant here. This review is steeped in bias, probably the most biased one you’ll encounter. There's a scene with Franklin singing at a well-known Maxwell Street diner (which sadl…

It's hard not to be impressed by The Blues Brothers—a truly remarkable motion picture. This musical comedy is something everyone should experience. Dan Aykroyd, who also appears in the film as Elwood Blues, one of the members of the Chicago-based R&B/Blues group, The Blues Brothers, co-wrote the script. John Belushi, a fellow Saturday Night Live cast member and native to Chicago (and sadly gone), is featured alongsid…