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Critic's Take on the Disappointing Depiction of Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers in Movies
The speaker is disappointed with how movies like Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers focus on the journalists instead of the interesting people they are supposed to portray. The speaker argues that this detracts from the actual story and can mislead audiences.
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The speaker critiques how movies about interesting people, like Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers, upstage their subjects with a focus on journalism.
1:23:46 - 1:27:35 (03:49)
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The speaker critiques how movies about interesting people, like Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers, upstage their subjects with a focus on journalism. They suggest that movies should focus on the subject, instead of using them as a device to tell a story.
ChapterCritic's Take on the Disappointing Depiction of Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers in Movies
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The movie "Richard Jewell" is based on a character named John Hamm, who is a composite of various FBI people since the FBI did not like Richard Jewell.
1:27:37 - 1:28:44 (01:07)
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The movie "Richard Jewell" is based on a character named John Hamm, who is a composite of various FBI people since the FBI did not like Richard Jewell. Additionally, the Atlanta reporter character who seduces Hamm does not exist in real life.
ChapterCritic's Take on the Disappointing Depiction of Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers in Movies
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The hosts discuss the accuracy of depictions in movies, specifically referencing the film "Richard Jewell" and its portrayal of the true story.
1:28:44 - 1:29:39 (00:55)
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The hosts discuss the accuracy of depictions in movies, specifically referencing the film "Richard Jewell" and its portrayal of the true story. They compare it to "The Irishman" and acknowledge the difference in an old man's exaggeration and creative liberty versus the misrepresentation of social events.