Biopic

Just chilling. Expertly and I think sensitively portrayed without shrinking back from the facts but also not holding the story up as rubbernecking trauma driveby. I really, really hope we’ve learned something from all this.

We’re pretty close to present day now, and you’ve got to wonder how pleased the monarchy are with these dramatisations. Imelda Staunton makes a feasible Elizabeth (amazing the power of an iconic hairstyle on a quality actor), but the real issue is the PAGES of dialogue – obviously invented, and QUITE some licence taken. The…

I’m always intrigued when a biopic gets dragged up of someone who’s been alive during my lifetime who I’ve GENUINELY NEVER HEARD OF – not that my life’s particularly tuned towards the fashion world.  No idea if Ewen MacGregor’s performance/likeness was accurate or not, but it certainly was committed and compelling, albeit seemingly purposefully not…

The show chunters on closer to contemporary times, and one wonders how they avoid libel: such is the unsympathetic lens through which some members of The Firm are viewed.  Nevertheless it’s required viewing, and we mainlined the whole thing in 2 sittings (albeit, whilst on holiday).  Quite remarkable how the female characters are the movers…

This seemed like a really well-told story. Now, it’s going to be a story told from one person’s point of view – based as it was on Comey’s autobiography – but one has to assume none of it’s legally objectionable at this point. Otherwise, a story well-made and well-told. Biggest issue I had was Brendan…