chicagodannyd
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/09
Huss417
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#2Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/11/19 at 10:48am
2016 I don't think he was even nominated.
"I hope your Fanny is bigger than my Peter."
Mary Martin to Ezio Pinza opening night of Fanny.
chicagodannyd
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/09
#3Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/11/19 at 1:55pm
Sometimes both critics and awards ceremonies completely misjudge exciting works of art. For example, the critics savaged "Jesus Christ Superstar" when it debuted on Broadway. But it turned out to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Audiences recognized that. Another example is "The Big Lebowski" with Jeff Bridges, the dude. Now the movie is a cult favorite. The characters are wonderfully entertaining. Some critics even rewrote their reviews, admitting their error. I call this the Van Gogh Principle.
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Updated On: 12/13/19 at 01:55 PM
UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#4Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/11/19 at 3:37pm
chicagodannyd said: "Sometimes both critics and awards ceremonies completely misjudge exciting works of art.For example, the critics savaged "Jesus Christ Superstar" when it debuted on Broadway.But it turned out to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Audiences recognized that. Another example is "The Great Lebowski." Nowthe movieis a cult favorite. The characters are wonderfully entertaining. Some critics even rewrote their reviews, admitting their error. I call this the Van Gogh Principle."
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen in this case, but thanks for playing. I've got to ask however given the way it's written, did you have this sitting in a drawer since 2016 and just decided to post it now?
chicagodannyd
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/09
#5Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/11/19 at 6:46pm
I purchased a new Amazon fire cube two weeks ago and was tooling around on the free movies menu when I came across this film. I was really surprised that anyone would even make a movie about business accomplishments. Normally you would think that Hollywood would turn backs on such a subject matter because it is not a genre that attracts young movie goers. I'm glad they made it because it is also educational. I was surprised to learn that Ray Kroc even had to mortgage his house to start his first McDonalds restaurant. He scaled a truly tough road.
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UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#6Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/11/19 at 11:56pm
chicagodannyd said: "I was really surprised that anyone would even make a movie about business accomplishments. Normally you would think that Hollywood would turn backs on such a subject matter because it is not a genre that attracts young movie goers."
Yeah, you almost never see that. Other than
Wall Street and its sequel
The Social Network
Joy
The Devil Wears Prada
The Intern
The Pursuit of Happyness
Moneyball
Steve Jobs
The Big Short
Chef
Inside Job
Glengarry Glen Ross
Up In The Air
The Aviator
Margin Call
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Boiler Room
The Wolf of Wall Street
Catch Me If You Can
Too Big To Fail
Enron: The Smartest Guys in The Room
Barbarians at the Gate
I've probably left out a few.
#7Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/12/19 at 6:16pm
I feel like we're being trolled. Does the OP not realize that Ray Kroc is the villain of this movie?
Also "Great Lebowski"?
chicagodannyd
Stand-by Joined: 4/7/09
#8Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/12/19 at 7:37pm
Most of the movies and plays you mention on your list are fictional. Show me a movie that explores the details of franchising and the inner workings of how restaurant franchises got off the ground in the USA. Founder demonstrated in stark terms the difficulty and hardships of any person can face when launching a new concept for a business. In a way, the movie is educational. And no one can take away the brilliant performance put in by Michael Keaton. As proof, the movie has exceedingly high ratings on Amazon.com Kudos to Michael Keaton. He earned it.
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UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#9Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/12/19 at 8:38pm
chicagodannyd said: "Show me a movie that explores the details of franchising and the inner workings of how restaurant franchises got off the ground in the USA."
You got me there. Hollywood has virtually ignored the inner workings of how restaurant franchises get off the ground. I know I was shocked to learn Burger King was not really started by a King at all. A detailed movie about the subject would have set me straight years ago.
Dude, you just make me laugh.
#10Kudos to Michael Keaton for his performance in Founder
Posted: 12/12/19 at 11:53pm
Show me a movie that explores the details of franchising and the inner workings of how restaurant franchises got off the ground in the USA. Founder demonstrated in stark terms the difficulty and hardships of any person can face when launching a new concept for a business. In a way, the movie is educational.
You're not explaining a positive. Franchises like McDonald's strangle small & local businesses. Ray Kroc was a vulture. They don't even give a **** about their franchisees and will push more costs at them with their own demands.
