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It wasn't published at the time of the film's release though, and it was nominated for an Oscar as Best Original Screenplay.
I watched it on Plex (a streaming service). The print looked unrestored and lacked in vibrancy and contrast when it comes to black-and-white photography.
I concur. The facial character expressions work so much better.
I define "original" as not being on based on preexisting IP. In case, Memento is an original film, as is Inception and Tenet.
It's one of the best, if not the best, adaptation. I liked how they expanded on Scrooge's backstory. However, I sure wished I had watched a better print.
Your one-sentence rebuttal is so devoid of substance. It's not even worth debating with you. A strong NATO alliance is the only thing that can repel further Russian aggression.
She can run for California Governor if she wants in 2026. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and California is a safe blue state she can easily win.
Given he's a one-term president and his policies won't be continued by his successor, I think objectively, his presidency will have a mixed verdict but be viewed favorably. After the first Trump presidency, Biden's calls for national unity and speaking out against neo-nationalist and the far-right movement felt like a breath of fresh air. He had a progressive social agenda with some legislative wins, like passing infrastructure, the CHIPS and Science Act, and charting the course to lower carbon emissions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
On the international front, he stood with our international allies at NATO, condemned Russia's invasion into Ukraine, and supported Israel against Hamas. The Afghanistan withdrawal left the U.S. on a poor ending on the War on Terror, but the withdrawal was going to be disastrous no matter who was president.
Biden promised to be a transitional president, and should have not ran for re-election given there were concerns about his age and ability to govern. He left Kamala Harris only months to effectively build a coalition. Given that she lost, it remains determined whether the fault is on her or Biden.
Overall, a C+.
I liked it a lot. The casting and the makeup and hairstyling work was spot on. There was plenty of insult humor and references to the classic sketches for the fans to indulge. Those tropes you mention are present in the film, unfortunately. Another downside is the heavy exaggeration for dramatic effect. For the ending scene, which was a recreation of the show's first cold open, they hold us in suspense when John Belushi doesn't come out immediately. If you watch the actual episode, Belushi came out on cue. I give it a 7.5/10.
I just watched [i]Bonfire of the Vanities[/i]. It's not among his best films, but he has a visual style to be reckoned with.
Happy birthday, Brian!
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