And while the star character, Llewyn Davis, doesn't incorporate everything - you can clearly see that a major part of the role is based on Dave Van Ronk.The Coen Brothers have used Van Ronk's character, his story, his songs, even his album cover - or maybe that was their tribute to him.
As for the movie itself - it was good. I'd recommend it. It's just a week in the life of one particular folk singer in New York in the 60's. Before Bob Dylan emerged, after Elvis Presley did. As always with the Coen Brothers, the music is outstanding.
There is a brief scene, at the end of the movie where you can see the silhouette of Bob Dylan playing at the Gaslight Cafe. Apparently Dylan was a friend of Dave Van Ronk and had been musically influenced by him.
BTW, what a great name for a cafe ! I'm just waiting for somebody around here to open up a cafe in that name. The concept and the story is already there. Damn, even the music is ready made. What are they waiting for ?
The take away from all this is that it's time to explore the music of Dave Van Ronk. It's off to a promising start.
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