“I have listened and enjoyed Joanna Robinson’s Game of Thrones and Westworld podcasts with David Chen, where she brings a real critical eye to the proceedings. I love Little Gold Men and Richard Lawson. So what happened here? This seems like a part of FX’s promotional platform for the show. There’s lots of gushing about how amazing it is. VF was clearly given access to the actors and writer. So there’s a sense it can never do a take down when the show is really bad (and sometimes, yes, it is). This is unfortunate, as we know from GoT that Robinson does not shy away from a good take down. Here, she’s just a publicist, and it kills her credibility. She seems genuinely mystified when Lawson attempts to bring the criticism, like when he didn’t buy the deep connection between Versace and his partner. She was baffled. And poor Lawson, the film critic for VF and recent YA author, just doesn’t want to be here. He seems reluctant to rock Robinson’s cheerleader boat, but thankfully can’t help himself. He clearly would rather be at Cannes or on a book tour, and who can blame him? This is an assignment, and his lack of enthusiasm is palpable. Personally, I’m waiting for someone to suggest that Darren Criss is not up to the role, but that’s never going to happen. It makes me wish for a guest appearance by David Chen.”
Brad from Austin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/18