Yes. God, yes. With this spot-on assessment of the latest outing of my fantasy husband, Jeff Bridges, you've exceeded the speed limit of your usual piercing analysis. I made it through one and a half episodes before sadly closing the door on this phonus-bolognus show. Tears in my eyes, because ... yes, what you said. I'm wondering if you will ever turn to the phenomenon that is "Yellowstone." There seems to be active debate about its value as clear eyed debunker of western/American myths vs. old fashioned prole nighttime soap opera. [I happen to believe it's both.] And while one is on the topic of westerns, may one direct your attention to the dozens and dozens of reruns of "Gunsmoke" on multiple TV platforms. So many episodes, particularly the earliest ones, take on, in their way, volatile issues such as rape, racism, lethal macho, women's rights, and so on. The 50s sensibilities show, of course, but there is much to admire there. And the lineup of writers and directors is amazing. Perhaps you'll think of applying your keen critical skills to that singularly popular show.
I agree with @Charlotte. Gunsmoke surprised even me. The issues they took on are amazing from that day and age of Television.
Gunsmoke did confront racial issues, but it had to be the seasons after the 1968 assassination of MLK. Really interesting episodes with their writing and conclusions.
What a welcome reply! I haven't watched Yellowstone but with its acclaim and this push from you I'll definitely put it on my list. It sounds like it could be worth writing about, so I'll give that serious thought.
I well remember from decades ago the tartness and homespun eloquence of much of the writing in Gunsmoke. And what simple, unforced, right-to-the point acting from all the leads! I'll try to find it and take a look, and indeed it might be worth reminding people of how expertly done, in an unflashy way, that show was.
I'm so delighted that, like me, you see the depths in Jeff Bridges waiting to be tapped. Could he do Lear? I believe so. And as James Tyrone he could be magnificent. He has both the acting and life experience to make that role completely his own. On stage or screen. The 1962 movie of "Long Day's Journey into Night" is magnificent. But after 60 years I think a remake is more than justifiable.
Thanks very much for this keen, thoughtful comment.
Yes. God, yes. With this spot-on assessment of the latest outing of my fantasy husband, Jeff Bridges, you've exceeded the speed limit of your usual piercing analysis. I made it through one and a half episodes before sadly closing the door on this phonus-bolognus show. Tears in my eyes, because ... yes, what you said. I'm wondering if you will ever turn to the phenomenon that is "Yellowstone." There seems to be active debate about its value as clear eyed debunker of western/American myths vs. old fashioned prole nighttime soap opera. [I happen to believe it's both.] And while one is on the topic of westerns, may one direct your attention to the dozens and dozens of reruns of "Gunsmoke" on multiple TV platforms. So many episodes, particularly the earliest ones, take on, in their way, volatile issues such as rape, racism, lethal macho, women's rights, and so on. The 50s sensibilities show, of course, but there is much to admire there. And the lineup of writers and directors is amazing. Perhaps you'll think of applying your keen critical skills to that singularly popular show.
I agree with @Charlotte. Gunsmoke surprised even me. The issues they took on are amazing from that day and age of Television.
Gunsmoke did confront racial issues, but it had to be the seasons after the 1968 assassination of MLK. Really interesting episodes with their writing and conclusions.
Thanks. I'm going to take guidance from you and Charlotte. I will try to make time to look back at Gunsmoke.
What a welcome reply! I haven't watched Yellowstone but with its acclaim and this push from you I'll definitely put it on my list. It sounds like it could be worth writing about, so I'll give that serious thought.
I well remember from decades ago the tartness and homespun eloquence of much of the writing in Gunsmoke. And what simple, unforced, right-to-the point acting from all the leads! I'll try to find it and take a look, and indeed it might be worth reminding people of how expertly done, in an unflashy way, that show was.
I'm so delighted that, like me, you see the depths in Jeff Bridges waiting to be tapped. Could he do Lear? I believe so. And as James Tyrone he could be magnificent. He has both the acting and life experience to make that role completely his own. On stage or screen. The 1962 movie of "Long Day's Journey into Night" is magnificent. But after 60 years I think a remake is more than justifiable.
Thanks very much for this keen, thoughtful comment.