Mark C: You're wrong. I see Guest posting here all the time.   ;-)

The funniest single moment of the movie is when Balaban finally gets
to Begley (IIRC).   But much of the humour isn't a guffaw-inducer,
but rather a long running joke that keeps you chortling warmly.

The lyrics are indeed superb ("Never Did No Wanderin'". . .).
Maybe the movie will do for the Folksmen and the NMSS what
"O Brother" did for old time music. . . .

The most ironic thing for me was seeeing this movie the day
after seeing the Dave Van ronk tribute in NYC ... in which
city councilman Alan Gerson came out and presented a framed
city proclamation to Dave's widow...   ;-)   (Don't get me wrong,
Dave's tribute was a wonderful occasion, with real stories
of Dave's immense contributions, and touching music...)

It's all in good fun.

Cheers,

                               -- Arne Langsetmo