8. The film abounds in comprised duos: Jim and Jean (with Davis as secret lover), John Glenn Singers (fake commercial band).
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9. Another failed duo: beatnik Johnny Five and jazz musician Roland Turner, who have a bizarre relationship.
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8. Another failed attempt at musical union: Lillian Gorfein (probably Timlin's mom) tries to join in song, setting off Davis on tirade.
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11. In a crucial scene, Davis performs before manager Bud Davis, who says Davis can't make it because cannot "connect with people"
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12. Grossman suggests Davis might work if he joins a trio (hinting at Jim & Jean) or get back together with former partner.
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13. Grossman of course doesn't know former partner of Davis is dead & that's the heart of story: Davis needs a partner but partner is gone.
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14. It's notable that Davis has frayed relationship with is one biological sibling, sister Joy.
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15. "Inside Llewyn Davis" was criticized for offering heavily depoliticized vision of folk music, with only a stray Shachtmanite joke
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16. But the de-politicization of film might be reflection of isolated status of main character: Davis has no wider social connections
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17. One final sibling riff in movie: Davis estranged from father's old union, fraternal brotherhood of merchant marines.
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18. RT @sarahrhamburg And the twin cats.
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19. What if the Coen Brothers weren't brothers? What if there was only one of them. Wouldn't they be like Llewyn Davis.
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20. As per Bud Grossman (the name suggesting the voice of the vulgar masses) Llewyn Davis can't "connect" with audience.
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