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The Patient: The Cantor's Husband (2022)
The Acting & Actors are phenomenal
The acting & actors are phenomenal. Having said that, the story is quite disturbing & I don't know why I kept watching, except that I wanted to see how it would end.
If anyone had any question as to whether Steve Carell could pull off quite serious roles, this show, added to his other more serious roles, should leave you with little doubt.
Honestly, I truly enjoy Carell's humor so I love him in that type role. Or even in a serious role such as Mitch Kessler, over this kind of serious. Either way, the acting among all on the show is fantastic, the way the story plays out or how the scenes of Alan talking to himself are shown, all of it is great. I'm just not sure how I feel about the story itself... yet... I still have to see the final episode & see how this all wraps up to really say on that one...
Elvis (2022)
Was Pleasantly Surprised
Wasn't sure what to expect when I went to see this movie. The preview intrigued me, but I was unsure how I would like it as I am often critical of any actor who portrays Elvis (after seeing Kurt Russel's portrayal done so well). Austin Butler is the best I've seen since.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The movie was from Tom Parker's perspective, something I'd not seen before, in this way. I thought I knew all there was available to know about Elvis, but I did not. This movie confirmed suspicion I'd always had about Tom Parker & solidifies my belief that he not only robbed Elvis, he stifled him for his own benefit.
If you're on the fence, go see it. The big screen will be so much better than at home. It's worth it.
My only complaint is the use of modern day music in the film. It was used throughout the film, which felt awkward & out of place. Worse still, it commits Rock-N-Roll sin when it incorporates it in with Elvis' music, even using it on top of Elvis music in some places.
It was politicized some, which is to be expected to a degree, as some films made as of late, I suppose. However, it did not make it the forefront, which was nice considering how some films, having nothing to do with politics, still put politics in the forefront. It wasn't the focus of the film so it fit in & flowed well, especially considering the time when the film takes place.