There’s only one thing wrong with J.K. Simmons that I can think of, and that is the fact he isn’t given more leading roles… dramatic ones at that. The guy is such a versatile actor, and has such a great presence, it’s a wonder someone in Hollywood hasn’t tried to make him a leading man a lot sooner. The new film THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED played at Sundance, and while it hasn’t been considered a standout movie from their lineup, the trailer certainly makes it look worth watching. The cast also includes Lou Taylor Pucci (BROTHERHOOD) as Simmons son, Cara Seymour and Julia Ormond. I’m on board with this one if for no other reason than to see Simmons show his acting chops in a serious role. Nevermind that he’s the voice of the yellow M&M (yes, he is), just take a look at him in a whole new light.
The Music Never Stopped, based on the case study “The Last Hippie” by Dr. Oliver Sacks, M.D. (Awakenings), chronicles the journey of a father and son adjusting to cerebral trauma and a lifetime of missed opportunities. Through the music that embodied the generation gap of the 1960s, and working with music therapist Dianne Daly (Ormond), the film weaves the heartwarming progress of Henry (Simmons) and Gabriel (Pucci).
THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED opens March 4, 2011
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
