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A Man in Full (2024)
Perfection!
If Tom Wolfe were alive he would love this adaptation! All the smarts and wit and hilarious characterizations, pushing the envelope just like Wolfe himself. Wolfe is the master of hyperbole and satire and it is realized here to perfection. If you know Tom Wolfe's work you know that over-the-top expression is what makes it so funny. David Kelly & Co. Completely get that and deliver it with almost perfect casting, writing and directing, unlike dePalma's The Bonfire of the Vanities which took itself way too seriously. Well, it's all here folks. A delectable adaptation of Wolfe's always delectable style. What Bonfire couldn't do for Wolfe, Man in Full does! And I am celebrating!
[As for the negative reviews, I would say there is a lot questionable nitpicking (Daniel's accent? Not perfect, but UNBEARABLE? C'mon!) and umbrage taken at political incorrectness and taking license with reality and the book. It's fiction. It's not supposed to be real! It's a an adaptation, it can't cover the whole book in a limited series. Moreover, it's SATIRE! It's not supposed to be nice or real or politically correct--It's supposed to be funny! What makes this adaptation a success is that unlike other attempts at bringing Wolfe to the screen, is this series captures Wolfe's TONE--the over-the-top, painfully hilarious and KILLER lampoons from the incontestable MASTER of Satire! I would say that anyone who doesn't get this series, is taking things a little too seriously...and should look up the meaning of the word "hyperbole."
Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction (2023)
Sublime fun and fluff
EHRENGARD is as charming a gem as any of small European romps that came out regularly in the 70's, filling our theaters with silliness and whimsy to delighted audiences and good box office. Sad thing is, people today don't even know what charm is. Hard times, hard tastes. I was shocked that this film only got a 5.8 rating when it is really a perfect confection, and could only site the harshness of culture today as the cause. EHRENGARD is a throwback to a time when there was still some innocence, kindness, when we could laugh at silliness and revel in the sweetness of a charming little movie liked this.
White House Plumbers (2023)
Best writing since Fawlty Towers
Anyone who doesn't think this series is funny, has no sense of humor... good old fashioned Comedia Del Arte--you can never do better. Deep bows to the writers and director and Woody and Justin (and all the actors) who totally GOT IT. Sublime... It's called parody and farce and, God help us, you don't see it much anymore. I wasn't surprised when I saw how old the creators are--from that generation raised by Peter Sellers and Mel Brooks when comedy was just plain silly and hilarious. It's so refreshing in this era when cynicism and wise-guy one-liners pass for funny. You have revived my soul, White House Plumbers!!
We Need to Talk About Cosby (2022)
Unwatchable
Unwatchable. There is a cut ever 15 seconds which is so irritating you can't even begin to focus of what the people are saying. I applaud my co-reviewers who had the stomach to watch it long enough to comment on it. I guess they weren't too happy with it for other reasons. Skip.
The Knick (2014)
Season 1 v. Season 2
Season One was original and brilliant. Season 2 was hackneyed, outlandish, garbage. I don't care what all the raving critics think, the twain will never meet.