Cinephile № 838 “The Soloist”

Recommendation: 4/5 Stars, SHOWTIME

Plot: “A newspaper journalist discovers a homeless musical genius and tries to improve his situation.” -IMDB

Review: I first saw “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers and Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez during its theatrical release back in 2009. At the time, I believe I called it the best movie of the year. While it remains a…