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The Last Movie Stars (2022)
Stunning and Original: A Masterpiece for Cinephiles
This isn't just a series about two legendary stars. It's a story about the complexity of storytelling itself, about the rhythmic and incessant progression of events in time transforming into a kaleidoscope of ephemeral memories. It's about how we become who we are, the people, places, and events who inspire us and the ones that feed our demons, doubts and insecurities. It's about how the imperfect people we become will inspire, help, and hurt others and how together we can create the magic unfathomable to just one mind alone. It's about the space between two people as an entity itself and the broken glass lurking just under the impenetrable armor of enduring love. It's an authentic love story to the craft of acting and moviemaking that explores the triumphs and tragedies of choices, luck, and consequences through its enigmatic subjects. What is truly outstanding about this project is that stripped to its core, Mr. Hawke and the production team accomplished this using primarily old interview transcripts, Zoom interviews, excellent voice casting with a talented ensemble cast, archival footage, and high end original post-production. The series remains grounded in the intelligent and honest insights of the highly articulate Newman family. We see the vulnerability not only of the series primary subjects but also its makers and featured contributors. Throughout the series, Mr. Hawke wrestles with the responsibility of being a documentarian of the lives of others and an artform close to his heart. This exhilarating and poignant series will leave you with an appreciation for imperfect lives well-lived and gratitude for the growth and wisdom gained along the way. A must watch for adults of all ages who love the movies and the magic of storytelling.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Copy Paste Revision of the Original
Page by page this script is the same dialogue, action, tricks and traps as the original. New York instead of Chicago, scary pigeon lady replaces scary shovel neighbor in otherwise the same role, and extended slapstick hijinks during the *thwarting the burglars" sequence. Even ends with Kevin getting called out when evidence of his mischief surfaces at the end of the falling action. I would have given one star for the formulaic re-write but Tim Curry and Rob Schneider bring great performances as few of the films original new characters. High production values, the John Williams score and New York settings make this passable as mindless Christmas entertainment though there should be a trigger warning on the Trump cameo.