Some nations elevate their novelists or poets to positions of cultural eminence; Venezuela has long viewed its comedians as among its most important societal expositors. Now, with nearly eight million ...
There’s no shortage of quality either behind or in front of the camera on The Franchise (Sky Comedy, episodes one to three, Monday, October 21), HBO’s satire of superhero movie-making.Armando Iannucci ...
into an actual idea and then an actual movie.” It’s not easy, says Mendes. On the basis of sharp, funny satire The Franchise, that’s putting it mildly. The Franchise airs on Sundays on HBO ...
Caustically funny and breathlessly so, “The Franchise” would have had a bit more bite if it didn’t confirm suspicions we probably already have about what lies behind all those cookie-cutter ...