Susan DeMaio Smutny

SPOILERS ahead Meh. A Long Island I didn’t recognize though the production design was very evocative of 70s and 80s. Ben Affleck was appealing, but I can’t get past the actor’s personality. The fabulous wealth of the filmmakers belies statements in the script that the rich are invisible. I’ve been a Clooney fan for many years, but the “little guy” perspective rang false to me. Loved Daniel Ranieri as young J.R. though. His scenes with Max Martini, Christopher Lloyd, Lily Rabe, and Affleck were the best. S P O I L E R S Something felt off. The Yale acceptance “Your financial need is met,” really put me off since so many now drown in student debt. Then he gets a pristine vintage Caddy. This kid never seemed to work a day in his life. Jumping into bed at Sydney’s mansion. Then immediately dumped. Could that have actually happened? I know it’s a memoir but I found myself saying, oh come on, a lot.