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NFT: Anyone see Network with Bryan Cranston on Broadway?

Grey Pilgrim : 3/16/2019 4:29 pm
Considering seeing it over the Easter Holiday. It got mixed reviews.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/theater/network-review-bryan-cranston.html - ( New Window )
No, I have not. But while we are on the topic of ...  
Boy Cord : 3/16/2019 7:27 pm : link
... Brian Cranston, I can’t think of any performance outside of Breaking Bad that I have enjoyed. He was absolutely brilliant in Breaking Bad. Arguably the best performance I have seen in a TV series. Am I missing something?
Cranston was amazing as LBJ  
twostepgiants : 3/16/2019 7:35 pm : link
In All the Way. On broadway and film.
I guess that's based on the old movie  
Bill in UT : 3/16/2019 7:41 pm : link
I'd have to see it again to see how it's held up historically over time. But in any case, I would go see it on Bdway
Yes  
jd311 : 3/16/2019 8:55 pm : link
Definitely go. He was incredible and so was the rest of the cast. Also, very innovative production
RE: No, I have not. But while we are on the topic of ...  
Mr. Bungle : 3/16/2019 8:56 pm : link
In comment 14342519 Boy Cord said:
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... Brian Cranston, I can’t think of any performance outside of Breaking Bad that I have enjoyed. He was absolutely brilliant in Breaking Bad. Arguably the best performance I have seen in a TV series. Am I missing something?

Tim Whatley on Seinfeld.
Whatley for sure - hilarious character  
ChaChing : 3/16/2019 11:06 pm : link
and people were fans of Malcolm tho I never really watched it much. I haven't seen Argo yet, heard great things about that movie tho dunno if it's just a bit part or what

Actually looking at his IMDB he's been everywhere. Small parts in 70s-90s shows like Murder She Wrote, Batwatch, Airwolf, Chips, Hillstreet Blues, Matlock. Of course now even Family Guy, Simpsons, etc. Extensive - I had no idea
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Banks : 3/16/2019 11:25 pm : link
he was hilarious on Malcolm. That's what made his turn on BB surprising. I'm probably not the best critic as I don't know how to judge acting unless it is really, really bad. Even then some cases people will laud a performance I find cringey. Anyhow, I loved him in just about everything I've seen him in (Malcolm, BB, Sneaky Pete, All the Way to name a few). He's also a pretty good voice actor
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Boy Cord : 3/17/2019 8:09 am : link
In comment 14342743 Banks said:
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he was hilarious on Malcolm. That's what made his turn on BB surprising. I'm probably not the best critic as I don't know how to judge acting unless it is really, really bad. Even then some cases people will laud a performance I find cringey. Anyhow, I loved him in just about everything I've seen him in (Malcolm, BB, Sneaky Pete, All the Way to name a few). He's also a pretty good voice actor


I didn’t like him in Sneaky Pete. Never watched Malcolm amd that was a big part of his career.
IDK if it will still be playing by Easter,  
BlueLou'sBack : 3/17/2019 8:19 am : link
but recently saw "The Band's Visit" on B'way and found it to be a very absorbing and enjoyable musical drama.

Of course I have lived most of the last 22 years in Israel and am married to an Israeli, so it might not be as interesting if you have no knowledge or interest in the Middle East.
liked him in  
fkap : 3/17/2019 9:28 am : link
Last Flag Flying

and a couple other things that I'm drawing a blank on

but, yeah, overall my knee jerk reaction to Cranston in non BB roles is meh, you're no Walter White. (never saw MiM)
Just  
Professor Falken : 3/17/2019 9:34 am : link
saw him in a pretty good movie on Amazon Prime. "The Infiltrator".
I did with the Mrs. We enjoyed it.  
since1925 : 3/17/2019 9:44 am : link
It's a nice cast and Cranston is very good. The play is built around Howard Beale which the movie was not.

The set and they way the play is staged is pretty interesting. They also mix in some video effects that work pretty well. And they try to keep the chaos going by mixing audience with actors.

But they should have played with the lighting. It's just bright and in your face for two hours.

And,of course, they squeeze in some left wing propaganda at the end.

Overall, it was enjoyable show and if you like Cranston, you'll love it.
Thanks guys!  
Grey Pilgrim : 3/17/2019 9:47 am : link
Please keep the reviews coming!
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