Being the Ricardos wants to be a lot of things. The newest film from writer-director Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) plays out over a highly eventful week during the production of I Love Lucy in 1953, the events of which would need far more than a single episode to convey. It tries …
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Why Did Desi Arnaz Leave Cuba? — He Alludes to His Departure in ‘Being the Ricardos’
Desi Arnaz, whose real name was Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y De Acha, was born on March 2, 1917, in Santiago, Cuba. Desi’s father, also called Desiderio, was the mayor of Santiago at the time, and also served in the Cuban House of Representatives. Additionally, Desiderio was a wealthy landowner who owned a cattle ranch, two …
What’s On Tonight: Nicole Kidman And Javier Bardem Are ‘Being The Ricardos’
Amazon Studios Being The Ricardos (Amazon Prime movie) — Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem take a stab at roles that are more challenging than mere physical transformations. As well, this isn’t merely a light and fluffy production, given that Aaron Sorkin has infused the story with not only the complexity of the pair’s working and …
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Was Lucille Ball a Communist? The Question Is Central to ‘Being the Ricardos’
Lucille had been working in Hollywood since the 1930s, but it was through her collaboration with Desi on I Love Lucy that she became a household name. Unfortunately, her rise in Hollywood coincided with the Red Scare, fueled by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Soon, Lucy found herself at the center of a massive scandal. Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/was-lucille-ball-a-communist
Aaron Sorkin Really Hopes People Will Shun Twitter After Watching ‘Being The Ricardos’
Amazon We saw it when Ridley Scott blamed millennials for The Last Duel not doing too hot at the box office, and we saw it when Denis Villeneuve pushed for Dune viewers to watch the sci-fi spectacle in theaters because watching at home was “ridiculous.” Directors have had it up to here with unresponsive audiences. …
Aaron Sorkin Doesn’t Give A Sh*t If You Don’t Like His ‘Being The Ricardos’ Casting Choices
Getty Image With one Oscar (out of four nominations) and a slew of Emmy Awards, one of the keys to Aaron Sorkin’s success is that he isn’t afraid to bend or break the rules, and he really, truly does not seem to give a sh*t about what other people think of him or his work. …
Being the Ricardos – Official Trailer | Prime Video
Being the Ricardos – Official Trailer | Prime Video A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time. Here’s the official trailer from Being the Ricardos, in theaters December 10 and on Prime Video December 21. Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a …
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