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The Still-Young Grizzlies, Best NBA Futures Bets, and 2023’s Oscar Noms
The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Reality Behind Biopics
In this chapter, the speaker critiques the lack of originality and depth in biopics and documentaries, highlighting how they often present a sanitized portrayal influenced by the subjects. They use examples like 'Elvis' to illustrate how these films can gloss over uncomfortable truths for commercial appeal. The discussion encompasses the narrative choices filmmakers make, the implications of casting, and the complexities of Oscar nominations in relation to performance praise.
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