State of Play

[KrazyHorse]

An American political thriller starring

Rachel McAdams
Russell Crowe
Helen Mirren
(and Ben Affleck)

it was probably directed by Peter Jackson and produced by the Australian National Film Board

[loinburger]

5 stars

[KrazyHorse]

In the opening scene, Russell Crowe is listening to a Great Big Sea performance of The Night that Paddy Murphy Died

Subtle self-referential joke or simply a continuation of the gross cultural appropriation?

We report, you decide.

[Drake Tungsten]

I don't understand your point. All the best talent worldwide comes to work in the United States, in acting and many other fields.

[Dauphin]

It's also an adaptation of an old BBC series.

[Drake Tungsten]

All the best foreign ideas also get remade in superior fashion in America.

[KrazyHorse]

I don't understand your point. All the best talent worldwide comes to work in the United States, in acting and many other fields.

Why don't they just dress up in blackface and call it a day?

[chequita guevara]

All the best foreign ideas also get remade in superior fashion in America.

Doctor Who
Montey Python

yeah, sure

[Drake Tungsten]

Doctor Who
Montey Python

I said the "best" foreign ideas. Doctor Who is **** and all the best ideas Monty Python ever had have been successfully incorporated into better American comedy troupes and shows.

[KrazyHorse]

Doctor Who is ****

and all the best ideas Monty Python ever had have been successfully incorporated into better American comedy troupes and shows.

[Drake Tungsten]

South Park is heavily influenced by Monty Python and much funnier. Same for Mr. Show.

[KrazyHorse]

South Park is heavily influenced by Monty Python and much funnier

Same for Mr. Show

Mr. What?

[Drake Tungsten]

Worthington's Law

[notyoueither]

When does it get funny?

[Drake Tungsten]

It's not supposed to be funny. It's a vital statement of fact.