Actually a rather tender portrait of Eddie Mannix, family man, as he calmly sorts out the problems of a major Hollywood studio in the 1950s, whilst being courted by Lockheed and a more 'serious' career. Portrayed by Josh Brolin.
Also you have to love the Texan cowboy star who is by no means stupid, despite being something of a disaster as an actor. Alden Ehrenreich. And his date with Veronica Osorio is sweet (she plays 'Carlotta Valdez' a Vertigo reference!) But in that 'would that i twere' scene you have to just marvel at how good Ralph Fiennes is.
And Skip Livesay's sound design, often adds humour.
And that the kidnappers are all Communist writers is both funny and referential (many fell foul of HUAC).
Surprised at its lukewarm reception. It's a film lover's dream.
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