Watching this again in Dec/2021.
And it hits me: It highlights something I saw in Trump-worship, back in 2016. The early scene where Brady (Scott) addresses the religious throng at the train station reminds me of the spirit of Trumpheads as described by Matt Taibbi.
And... it's THE SAME THING. It's the spirit that derives a sense of categorical righteousness from mere belonging... it doesn't really matter whether it directly concerns in-/out-group association based on creed, or finds an outlet in political hero-worship. It's the same thing.
It's an ante-republican (no typo, there!), no-nothingness, feeling the same sense of righteous indignation at the political out-group as was felt in times past over the impugning of religious doctrine.
All the usual fineries of production are in tow, here: The casting is marvelous, up and down the roster. Everyone acquits themselves more-than-ably. Costuming, sets, editing, writing, directing... the thing is a marvel, and a dignified,high-toned last hurrah for Scott; amazing for made-for-TV, eh?
And it hits me: It highlights something I saw in Trump-worship, back in 2016. The early scene where Brady (Scott) addresses the religious throng at the train station reminds me of the spirit of Trumpheads as described by Matt Taibbi.
And... it's THE SAME THING. It's the spirit that derives a sense of categorical righteousness from mere belonging... it doesn't really matter whether it directly concerns in-/out-group association based on creed, or finds an outlet in political hero-worship. It's the same thing.
It's an ante-republican (no typo, there!), no-nothingness, feeling the same sense of righteous indignation at the political out-group as was felt in times past over the impugning of religious doctrine.
All the usual fineries of production are in tow, here: The casting is marvelous, up and down the roster. Everyone acquits themselves more-than-ably. Costuming, sets, editing, writing, directing... the thing is a marvel, and a dignified,high-toned last hurrah for Scott; amazing for made-for-TV, eh?