This movie is every pathetic cliche of bohemian life in Los Angeles you can think of. It glamorizes the life of so many struggling artists in LA. If you are living that life you probably love this film, if you lived it in the past you likely realize how cliche it is and probably want to puke. Definitely made for big Oscar wins and the delight of waspy film critics alike. Looking back at this film now I find no fault in the production or acting, It's simply that this movie was even made in the first place. It's a "go get 'em" for the 10 cent actor and musician alike. When something tries to be artsy, it often just turns out fartsy, and that is BLAH BLAH land. Someone hold my barf bag please!