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Franklin (2024)
Franklin? Or Franklin in France?
I have to say Benjamin Franklin is probably my favorite founding father. He is in many ways, one of the first true Americans. He had to quit formal school at the age of 10 to help out his dad in his candle shop. He then started working for his brothers print shop, then south to Pennsylvania, then to England then back to States. His life has so many interesting stories, and if you are gonna make a show and call it Franklin then Im sorry but it shouldnt only have his time in France. If it is indeed going to take place in France, then at least make it more than his romances with ladies. I think Douglas is a terrific actor but he just couldnt give me the spirit of Franklin that I read about in some of the books written about him. Franklin was a saucy guy, even at his later age!, Douglas comes out too strict and rigid as Franklin. Also if you are gonna make a show about Franklin having a good time in France, at least make sure that we see that he is having a good time. I dont understand how can you take Franklin as a subject and make such a boring show out of it. It is very evident a lot of money went in to this, but really fell underneath my expectations.
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022)
The show about SHOWTIME era of the legendary Lakers is ELECTRIC!
I just want to say that this show entertains. It's heavily influenced by Adam Mckay's work as he ls the executive producer in this movie. I would say I'm not politically alligned with Mckay in many ways but I really really appreciate his work. My favorite signature move of Mckay is the way he tell the story through characters, who constantly break the 4th wall, and this show has this feature all over it. Acting is really really good. I specifically love the portrayal of Jerry West because of the malicious reactions it got from real life Jerry West.
Real life Kareem Abdul Jabbar wrote an open letter to the public on basically how their portrayals are super over the top and the work is a disrespect to the people who are still alive today. Think about this, Lakers organization were so freaked about the coming of this show that they produced their own documentary on Appletv with Magic Johnson who is a part owner of the team.
If Lakers are reading this I just want to tell them that this show is making them so much more popular for people who did not see those years but heard about them. This show is not derailing their legacy, its only making them more popular and better known. Hall of famers such as Jerry West, Pat Riley, Kareem and Dr. Buss are all portrayed in an entertaining way in which audience can relate wlth them, but also be enterained by them. Its a good balance.