Ryan Coogler has already proven himself as a really incredible filmmaker. His first feature Fruitvale Station was a really strong debut, he was able to revamp the Rocky films into Creed, and then was able to breathe life into the MCU with Black Panther. So getting to see him now, make this original idea, at this large scale is incredible to see, and I think it’s massively paid off. 

Coogler draws from the past, present and future of music, and…

My assumption with The Idol was that it was bad purely due to the influence of Sam Levinson, mixed with The Weeknd's own narcissism and the shows massive shakeups it underwent. But Trey Edward Shults is a filmmaker who actually has talent and skill behind the camera, and a strong creative vision and voice. And like I do enjoy The Weeknds music generally (I mean the album this movie is based on is pretty bloated, but that's besides the point).…