Paul/Wills is called to adventure.Paul/Wills refuses the call.Paul/Wills embarks on a road of trials.
― difficult listening hour, Monday, 11 March 2024 21:12 (one month ago) link
The but where he’s like “clearly they used software to do this” 🫣Also is the character called fucking Wills or Willis, in the holdovers the guy has the same name all the way thru
― cozen itt (wins), Monday, 11 March 2024 21:17 (one month ago) link
The Plagiarism Today blog has a thoughtful backgrounder on this:https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2024/03/11/why-the-holdovers-is-not-a-plagiarism/
― Elvis Telecom, Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:25 (one month ago) link
Though it contains a qualifier of note:
My Analysis Note: I have not seen The Holdovers nor have I read Frisco. This analysis is based solely on the allegations provided by Stephenson and the follow ups shared by other screenwriters.
― Dr Drudge (Bob Six), Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:40 (one month ago) link
Saw "The Holdovers." I thought it was really well directed and acted, but the story and writing ultimately didn't transcend its more familiar/predictable beats.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 17 March 2024 03:59 (one month ago) link
Yeah my take too. Also nice to see snow, albeit in a movie.
― from a prominent family of bassoon players (Boring, Maryland), Sunday, 17 March 2024 14:10 (one month ago) link
I keep thinking of him saying "your toes would curl!"
― Robert Adam Gilmour, Sunday, 17 March 2024 18:51 (one month ago) link