Josh Elman

Josh ElmanLoved this depiction of the sports and shoe business from the 80s. So many perfect vintage 80s cars and moments too - pagers pay phones 7-11. Matt Damon was great as a schlumpy sports agent too. And not showing Michael Jordan in the movie was an inspired choice

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Josh ElmanI remember loving this as a kid. On a rewatch it is just as silly and has just as many highs and lows as I remember. Mel Brooks is a national treasure

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Josh ElmanIt is just as corny, ribald, and obnoxious as the movie from 40 years ago. Amazing to see Mel Brooks still at it. Just as many jokes land and fall flat as I expected. Fun fun fun watch though.

Josh ElmanSpectacular, intense, unexpected. The characters and acting were so real and it devolved completely from where it started. And you can’t blame anyone but you can blame everyone. What a fantastic watch.

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Josh ElmanIt surprised me how much I enjoyed this version of Elvis’s life. It had the right highs and lows, and while lots of people complained about Tom Hanks overacting, I liked the Svengali rule he had over Elvis. Austin Butler is fantastic as Elvis. I paused occasionally to read Wikipedia and annotate what was happening, and it made my watch even more enjoyable.

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Josh ElmanThis is an easy heartwarming film. Just sit back and enjoy Julia Roberts and George Clooney as exes who rediscover their past. They are wonderful to watch together. So comfortable like a warm blanket. The rest of the plot is thin but they more than make up for it.