I think that's not quite accurate from a creative standpoint. It is clearly an adaptation of the same world as portrayed on film, not just a another story based on very similar events of the same sort in the same places. Even though the Cohens are involved in name only, it's not as if it is a coincidental production.…

Speaking of which…any version of Leslie Nielsen in a comedy on a plane that isn't Leslie Nielsen.

I don't disagree with your assessment but Pacino took his rather one-dimensional character to 11. The two adaptations are so different beyond the protagonist and very basic storyline that I don't even know if they are really even the same character for purposes of comparison.

Bonus: Keaton as Beetlejuice. It looks like they may not make another one with him in it after all, but we might see another actor in the role at some point and we'll appreciate Keaton's portrayal even more.

I agree, though I can't see them making a true remake. There are obviously enough story-adjacent NY/NJ mob angles to try something similar but if they did, I imagine that they'd adapt the story and characters just enough to not require a direct comparison.

They have. I agree.

I thought of them but then realized how much I liked the TV "reboot" (still not sure what we're calling that). Though the exact character isn't in it, I think there are some close enough amalgams that were well portrayed making me think others could inhabit that same character.

Those are roles that I actually don't have a hard time envisioning others in. Maybe because we just saw a thinly veiled v2.0 of them in the new series. Not that they measured up, but I'm mentally prepared for a reboot at some point and I think I could buy some other combination that could. I know many people who would…

Brando's old Don Corleone (I don't think that's cheating as I'm sure someone will attempt another real adaptation at some point and I can see another Michael or young Don Corleone).

Short answer: none.

Yup. Underneath it all, they (Leah) really think they are making some profound commentary on (at least part of) contemporary society. The characters are meant to be relatable, not deplorable, but are written from a very myopic perspective.

"I'm almost led to believe she would defend this behavior and not classify it as sexual assault." I mean, to state the obvious…

*sigh*

I mean, I for one would tune in again for some Jagger penis.

Hard to know whether this is good or bad, but it seems like it can't get much worse. I say that relative to the potential of the show, not necessarily in an absolute sense. On paper this show should be a slam dunk but it is just not compelling to me. I have three general criticisms in addition to some of the annoying…

Jamie!

I have a slight issue with his ratings analysis in the article. It's a poor argument to say that World Series ratings are down simply because all relevant TV ratings are down but the World Series is still relatively popular compared to competing shows. The problem is that viewership for all of the other types of shows…

I am fully aware of the memes. Sadly, I think the writers are too. As I said elsewhere, they need to stay off of the internet and out of the buzz bubble. I might agree with you about other shows, but not this one. The basic premise of this show necessitates killing off main characters. The gimmick would be to not.…

Yeah, what the heck was that about. I forgot until you mentioned it. Unnecessary.

I agree. I think both were a simple case of GoT envy. They need to stay off of the internet and not get caught up in the buzz bubble.