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Begin Again
“And you have cursed me when there’s no one left to blame, and I have loved you just the same.”
From Busking to Big Budget: John Carney's Begin Again
Following the indie success of Once, writer-director John Carney moved from Dublin to New York City for his 2014 musical drama Begin Again. Starring Mark Ruffalo as struggling music producer Dan Mulligan and Keira Knightley as independent songwriter Gretta James, the film explores themes of artistic authenticity versus commercial success. With a substantially larger $8 million budget, Carney navigated the transition from guerrilla-style…
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