PeterFalksEye

No KG cameo as Harlem Globetrotter is unforgivable... Okay... I have a lot to say, so let’s break it down into four simple parts. 1. Marketing After an insane run of press junkets ,sold-out Wheaties boxes, ping-pong-ball Christmas ornaments, and wildly overpriced jackets...it felt like the Marty Supreme marketing campaign might never end. This may be the greatest movie marketing run in history....One day, it will be taught in business schools. Until then, we can bask in its brilliance, which I feel truly mirrors the film’s central theme... the pursuit of greatness by empowering people to dream big no matter the cost. 2. Idea If I’m remembering correctly, according to a New York Times article, Josh’s wife Sara was the one who actually discovered the book The Money Player, the story of Marty Reisman (who directly inspired the character Marty Mauser) in a dollar bin at a bookstore. From that moment on the story lit a fire under Josh and his friend/longtime collaborator Ronald Bronstein. Timothée Chalamet was immediately eyed for the role due to his physical resemblance to Reisman, who was pictured on the cover as a tall, lanky, “funny-looking” young man. When the idea was presented to Chalamet he himself agreed, “That looks like me.” 3. Characters If you’re unfamiliar with a Safdie film, let me break it down in three words: Anxious. Raw. Fast. The same applies to the characters in this production. There is no room for error in the casting...everyone is chosen for a specific reason. That reason is whether they check every box the filmmaker values most for the role, or in some cases, are chosen purely for their look....One thing you’ll never say about a Safdie film is that a characters feel fake, because on some level, they aren’t. This cast is a collection of “15-minutes-of-fame” internet figures, including Ted Williams (the homeless man with the golden voice), Luke Manley (featured in a 10 second clip on SideTalk NYC), magician Penn Jillette (Magic Duo Penn & Teller), actor-director Abel Ferrara, and Shark Tank’s "Mr. Wonderful" Kevin O’Leary. They’re joined by Safdie regulars, many of whom are cast straight off the streets of New York and sprinkled into the background of most of his work. 4.Overall I believe the game of ping pong feels like the perfect metaphor for Marty’s avoidance of responsibility. He bounces back and forth, acting like the ball..unaware of his predetermined path...dodging the net whenever possible. Instead of taking responsibility, he does whatever it takes to clear the obstacle again and again, never fully realizing that real growth comes from holding the paddle, making the decision, and stepping up to the table every time. With that being said, I loved this film. I will own every version available. Directors cut, Criterion, Steelbook...il take em all. I need a shirt. I need a jacket. I need all of it. It far exceeded my expectations & il be real ,I’ve been yelling “MARTY SUPREME CHRISTMAS DAY!" for months... It’s everything I need in a film: a great story, unforgettable characters, real emotional depth, stunning visuals, beautiful set design, and incredible costumes. Like I genuinely need that USA polo—it went unnecessarily hard. I loved the time period. I loved the soundtrack. The fact that an ’80s soundtrack works so perfectly in a film set in the late ’50s is an incredible achievement. I’ll definitely be getting my hands on The Money Player in preparation for my next watch! Lastly, Shout out all the friends that made this watch party unforgettable! Love you all! #middleseatmovieclub