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This VHS quality faux documentary is equal parts boring and awkward. Poorly produced and featuring fake concerts by old man wedding singer Mayo Nays, it could not end soon enough for me. Creepy hipster ridiculous stuff.

This grainy video movie was so boring and made with amateur actors, it was unintentionally funny. There is no real plot, just following around weird looking old man wedding singer Mayo, and his hipster travels to meet various young boys. Lots of preachy self-important nonsense, and looks like it was shot with some cheap camera that's not even real HD oh my. Magnanimous it is not LOL.

I can't describe ALL the emotional turns I went on during this film. And how many surprises just kept coming. Quite an artistic whirl. Unlike anything else.

The acting in this film is off the charts -- by everyone. The lead especially shows some damn good chops.

Not a wasted frame. Not a wasted word. Not a wasted detail. THE GOLDEN AGE refuses to allow its audience to watch passively. Every filmmaking decision was a functional and imperative cog which created this fine work of cinematographic art. Maya O'Malley is each of us as we struggle to make sense of our own lives. If there can be such a thing, this will surely become a mainstream cult classic.

The Golden Age draws you in with mystery and great music. Behind the talent and fame, the universal struggle of existence is revealed. From the depths of pain, we follow a true seeker as he uncovers the deep spiritual longing within all of us. I was along for the rollercoaster of a ride all the way through, laughing, crying and feeling inspired to seek my own spiritual nature.

Wow. The original music (which stands on its own merit) plays a central role to a powerhouse movie about breaking down only to build back up using the very parts that were broken. Justin Connor has woven together a brilliant story. The fact that he is the writer, producer, lyricist and lead actor merely underscore what a phenomenal achievement this movie is.

With it's beautiful cinematography, amazing score and songs "The Golden Age" takes its audience on an enlightening and transformative hero's journey; giving voice to the trauma and healing of the artist that resides within us all!

Justin Connor is a genius, his ability to write and script around the character Maya to express his own trauma history is awe inspiring. The soundtrack is amazing and to write, act, direct, perform this entire film over a number of years takes next level dedication, hopefully more independent film makers will take inspiration from this movie - outstanding and highly recommend it.. Bravo!