Looking forward to “The Old Man” on FX tonight. The previews look good and who doesn’t love Bridges and Lithgow? I hope I’m not disappointed but FX rarely disappoints.
FX is extremely consistent with the quality of their shows....so I have little doubt that this will be good. Marked on my watch list for when the entire season is complete. No longer have the desire to have appointment viewing.
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I watched the Paramount+ limited series 'The Offer'. Basically told a dramatized version of the making of 'The Godfather' from the standpoint of producer, Albert S. Ruddy. Miles Teller played Ruddy, Dan Foggler as Coppola, Matthew Goode was great as Bob Evans (head of Paramount at the time), and Giovanni Ribisi as Joe Colombo. Also featured Juno Temple (Ted Lasso), Colin Hanks, Lou Ferrigno, and Brun Gorman. So the cast was super strong and the acting was excellent.
Didn't think they needed ten episodes to tell the story. Things got a bit muddled and stretched out with some of the side stories....but overall it was pretty good. Nothing great....but it was an interesting and entertaining look at the hurdles and pitfalls that they had to navigate throughout pre-production and filming.
More importantly....it got me to finally watch 'The Godfather'....which I've had lying around for years and always meant to watch....but never worked up the motivation. Really....with the way the TV has surpassed film over the years....I find myself skipping many movies altogether. But the movie was great. Beautifully filmed. Great acting. Wonderfully written. Really the kind of movie that we simply won't see much of anymore due to the short attention span of people today. Going to watch Part II tonight after work. I'll get around to the final film in the next week or two. I know that it's not nearly as highly regarded.