Jeff Lubeck

G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the making of the American Century

Beverly Gage has leveraged time and document availability to author a work for which any biographer and historian would be proud.

G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the making of the American Century is a biography that reveals the complexity and contradictions of the person who led the Federal Bureau on Investigation (FBI) for 48 years. She also does the same as relates to the United States during his life. Gage is brilliant for taking the time to provide this aspect. Context always helps a storyline – especially here.

Depending on the period and setting, J. Edgar Hoover (in the eye of the public and media) was the Super Hero of American Greatness and a singular example of the horrible implication of government overreach and personal vindictiveness. Gage’s exemplary work confirms both conclusions could rightfully be made.

Gage presents Hoover to us before-cradle-to-after-the-grave. The biography is as detailed as it its compelling. What you think you know about Hoover is confirmed. What you will learn you did not know, will be substantial and revelatory.

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My goodness how does anyone navigate being subject to the choice (and whims) of 4 Democrat and 4 Republican Presidents?

Winning In Every Manner – Good Luck To You, Leo Grande

Good Luck To You Leo Grande is a film where risks (from a Hollywood filmmaking perspective) are taken in a material fashion. The result is a winning film for its viewers.

The subject explored and revealed, while not controversial is one we like to avoid discussing or addressing in the first person. It is more common than anyone of us would like to admit. The film tackles the subject with a refreshing level of frankness.

The films’ leads, Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormick, have an on screen connection and charm that is undeniable. The dialogue from the Screenplay by Katy Brand and Direction for Sophie Hyde is also key. Without all of these aspects operating effectively, Good Luck To You Leo Grande would not ring true.

Good Luck To You Leo Grande is a film that rings true.

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Emma Thompson is a remarkable actress. To-date she is credited with 95 appearances. She has won 2 Academy Wards. One as Best Writer (Sense and Sensibility in 1995) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Howards End in 1992). However, I think Thompson’s best work on screen is as Karen Eiffel in Stanger Than Fiction and as Kate Walker in Last Chance Harvey.

How Well Will You Deal With What is Before You? – Ove

A Man Called Ove is a film that is astonishing on almost every aspect imaginable.

The film will likely emote every emotion (out of its viewers) possible. Because of its sincerity and heart warming nature, A man Called Ove must be endured through the “tough” and “disagreeable” times presented. All scenes (will upon reflection) make sense and offer a storyline that is as complete and true that any film can offer.

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A Man Called Ove was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Foreign Film and Makeup and Styling in 2017.

Let’s See… Moonlight won Best Film. Really? Moonlight was more than okay. However, I have not watched it again. I would rate it – Three Stars out of Four. AA Nominees, Manchester By The Sea, Hidden Figures, and Hell or High Water are far superior. I have watched all at least 5 times since viewing in a theater. Hacksaw Ridge and LaLa Land, Arrival and Fences were better by long run as well.

G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the making of the American Century

Winning In Every Manner – Good Luck To You, Leo Grande

How Well Will You Deal With What is Before You? – Ove

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