I want to start with a few disclaimers. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I saw my first Bruce Springsteen show on December 11, 1975, at Seton Hall University. I have been to another 170 shows in the 50 years since that night. I am not objective about Bruce. But just because I am biased doesn’t mean I am wrong.

Which brings us to the latest chapter in the career of Bruce Springsteen—the theatrical release of the new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere on October 24. Bruce himself was on set almost every day. He spent a lot of time advising Jeremy Allen White, who was cast to bring his younger self to life.