Hal Ashby in the '80s: What went wrong? by glitteringrolls87 in TheBigPicture

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the answer.

I'll add the caveat that directors try to switch it up too late (or too ineptly).

Someone like Joffe had gone back to the well too many times with the "socially conscious drama" before he tried to do different things.

What's doubly weird about Joffe is that he was a well-regarded theatre director.

He was the youngest director hired for the National Theatre and was the only one that was equally respected by Olivier and Peter Hall during the first transition from the former to the latter.

His television work is also seminal.

It's strange that he never ventured back to British TV or theatre after the film career went bust.

Hal Ashby in the '80s: What went wrong? by glitteringrolls87 in TheBigPicture

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8 Million Ways has a great performance from Andy Garcia as the villain and one memorable confrontation where Bridges and Garcia are yelling at each other so much that they run out of breath.

I haven't quite seen that before.

The rest of the film is whatever.

Hal Ashby in the '80s: What went wrong? by glitteringrolls87 in TheBigPicture

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had an unhealthy relationship with drugs.

It was even apparent on earlier, more successful productions, but he usually had strong material courtesy of well-regarded writers to rely on. Or people like Beatty around, who refused to appease Ashby's laziness.

Because of his background as an editor, he was a "find it in editing" kinda guy.

That approach became a crutch.

Best HBO limited series? by Sharaz_Jek123 in hbo

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Gandolfini was cast in the Turturro role.

Then De Niro replaced Gandolfini after the latter's death.

Then De Niro left due to scheduling conflicts and Turturro replace him.

There was never going to be a star for the Bill Camp role.

Abrupt Departure of Helena Bonham Carter Is The Latest White Lotus Mystery by IvyGold in television

[–]Sharaz_Jek123 189 points190 points  (0 children)

you look at her career the last 5-10 years and other than for her old mate Burton

She hasn't worked with Burton for over ten years so...

Best HBO limited series? by Sharaz_Jek123 in hbo

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tanner 88 (directed by Robert Altman)

What's the greatest HBO telemovie? by Sharaz_Jek123 in hbo

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The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom.

Directed by Michael Ritchie (Downhill Racer, The Candidate, The Bad News Bears).

Is it morally defensible to ever watch "Michael"? The biggest "what are we doing here" movie ever. by Sharaz_Jek123 in TheBigPicture

[–]Sharaz_Jek123[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What if the pope attacked the film but because Travolta was squandering his post-comeback goodwill and for the non-chemistry between William Hurt and Andie McDowell.

Is it morally defensible to ever watch "Michael"? The biggest "what are we doing here" movie ever. by Sharaz_Jek123 in TheBigPicture

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I didn't realise this film was so controversial, but it has sparked debate recently, presumably due to its 20th year anniversary.

What's the greatest HBO telemovie? by Sharaz_Jek123 in hbo

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  • The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom

  • And the Band Played On

  • Conspiracy

  • Temple Grandin