Sunday, March 30

'John Adams' is Boring

paul giamatti and laura linneyThis is the fourth episode of the HBO mini-series and I just can't take it anymore. I've been open to the series -- everyone said the book was brilliant and I'm such a fan of Laura Linney and Paul Giamati, but I JUST DON'T CARE ANYMORE. I've given them over four hours of my life (since each episode lasts slighting over 60 mins.) and I can't commit to anymore.

I understand the desire to look back at the great men and women who helped to shape our country, particularly as we are entering a treacherous era both in domestic and international affairs. However, there is only so much we can learn from our founding fathers at this point. Society has changed so much since 1776 that we might do better to examine our more recent Presidents in looking toward the future. Where is the in-depth biography and mini-series of FDR or Teddy Roosevelt.