Hulu’s 11.22.63 is a cautionary tale about indulging in nostalgia - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 02-16-2016, 05:07 AM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/enter...c2f_story.html

The Stephen King/JJ. Abrams limited series offers a stern warning about dwelling on the past, both literally and figuratively, says Hank Stuever. He adds: "There’s a lesson in here for all of us, obsessed as we are with milestone anniversaries, retro reflections, throwback Thursdays, and our manic revivifying of old TV and movie favorites so that we can have them around again, like it used to be. Along with its meticulous treatment of the past, 11/22/63 presents forceful evidence that what we really need these days is to move on.” PLUS: It’s engrossing despite meandering at times, James Franco delivers a great performance in an uneven series, it sometimes feels like a stretched-out Twilight Zone episode, 11.22.63 isn’t going to turn Hulu into HBO, and 11.22.63’s version of time is more toothless and meaner than the book.

Torgo · 02-16-2016, 10:20 AM

This is one of my favorite Stephen King novels. King proves again, that he can write more than just horror.

02-16-2016, 05:07 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,181	Hulu’s 11.22.63 is a cautionary tale about indulging in nostalgia https://www.washingtonpost.com/enter...c2f_story.html The Stephen King/JJ. Abrams limited series offers a stern warning about dwelling on the past, both literally and figuratively, says Hank Stuever. He adds: "There’s a lesson in here for all of us, obsessed as we are with milestone anniversaries, retro reflections, throwback Thursdays, and our manic revivifying of old TV and movie favorites so that we can have them around again, like it used to be. Along with its meticulous treatment of the past, 11/22/63 presents forceful evidence that what we really need these days is to move on.” PLUS: It’s engrossing despite meandering at times, James Franco delivers a great performance in an uneven series, it sometimes feels like a stretched-out Twilight Zone episode, 11.22.63 isn’t going to turn Hulu into HBO, and 11.22.63’s version of time is more toothless and meaner than the book.

02-16-2016, 10:20 AM	#2
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,024	This is one of my favorite Stephen King novels. King proves again, that he can write more than just horror.
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