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Tulsa King (2022)
Best of Stallone
I had my doubts, however, exceeded my expectations. All the likable qualities of Stallone are wrapped tightly within his best character since Rocky and that other forgettable movie where he played a disabled, local police officer.
Dwight is a touch of "Balboa" and a Sapronoes player.
Similar to Ozark, Dwight relocates via the mob to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Of course, Dwight, named after Dwight D. Eisenhower, begins building his empire with mob business savvy. A true antihero, Dwight works to make his friends money.
Don't see much "Yellowstone" influence - except for the likable characters and integrated, story lines.
Good for Stallone for taking a chance.
Andor (2022)
Outstanding Acting
For the first time, high quality of acting within the Star Wars Universe. Diego Luna perfected this role. Luna does carry the series like was intended. He gave the series his best and delivered. For those that are Star Wars buffs, Andor adds a flavor that that is briefly seen in previous Star Wars scenes - but delivers enough drama in every scene. The side characters are fresh and creative. The sets are alive with details despite everything having a flat, color tone. Most important, the subliminal Star Wars explanation of origin and backstory appears gone from this series. Refreshing. There is plenty of room to deliver more Andor style of content. Marvel should take note.
The Professor and the Madman (2019)
Year's Best
Sean Penn is flat-out incredible. What a shared gift he delivered. Mel Gibson too carried a super performance. I kept saying Gibson has still got that brilliant, acting twinkle and better than ever.