jeezifonly Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Not many times do I ask, “Meryl who?” Sarah Lancashire is brilliant starring in HBOmax mini series about Julia Child, at the beginning of her groundbreaking TV career teaching us about making food. Bravo to HBO- Great everything: writing, direction, design, casting, chemistry. Fantastic use of humor for leavening throughout (Ep1-3, at least) and food porn, of course. Loving it. Fans of Julia Child should watch. MikeThomas and thomas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ poolboy48220 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 I just heard about this yesterday and watched the first two episodes last night. It's funny how you get one view of a person from a fictional portrayal, and are jarred by a different, also fictional, portrayal. Neither of which are probably accurate. But I loved it and look forward to the rest of it. Kudos to whoever is photographing the food, I've heard that's notoriously difficult but that food looks delicious! I'm loving Bebe Neuwirth as Avis, much saltier than her portrayal in Julie & Julia. thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 The first three episodes of Season 2 were released on Thursday, and the magic is still there. So far, it's even better than Season 1. Lancashire is wonderful as Child, and David Hyde Pierce never disappoints. Yet Bebe Neuwirth is really stealing the show as 'Avis'. Episode 2 has a guest appearance by Stockard Channing, who is beyond wonderful in her character (but you may have to look twice to recognize the 'new' look of Channing). 4 more episodes over the next 4 Thursdays on MAX. thomas and + EVdude 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeThomas Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Season 2 is excellent. I highly recommend the companion podcast Dishing on Julia, the Official Julia Companion Podcast on Apple Podcasts PODCASTS.APPLE.COM TV & Film · 2023 Edited November 30, 2023 by MikeThomas thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 As season 2 progresses, somehow 'Julia' has played second fiddle to her supporting cast. WTH is going on ? "Julia" belongs in WGBH studio - not in France, not at home - and the focus belongs on Julia. This past episode (Dec 1) was a waste of time. Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 One more episode left. This season has been uneven at best. Season 1 was great because it focused on her start at GBH, and took place in the studio with her as the star. Season 2 meandered all over the place, the focus was on her supporting players and the studio seemed an after-thought. We shall see what the last ep brings, it needs a third season to tie up loose ends. MikeBiDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBiDude Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Ali Gator said: We shall see what the last ep brings, it needs a third season to tie up loose ends. Not if it's as flawed and meandering as this season. FBI agents in butcher shops? Hinting but no facts on "Paulski" history? I'm very disappointed in this season. Ali Gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBillybob Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Not FBI, not CIA, but this chap attempting to seduce Paulski was a hoot. MikeBiDude, Ali Gator and thomas 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Sad to see HBO didn't renew this show. Sure, S2 writing was a little all over the place, but the cast was just fantastic. They made the writing better with the performances. thomas, + poolboy48220 and MikeThomas 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Is it officially canceled ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 20 hours ago, Ali Gator said: Is it officially canceled ? Yep. ‘Julia’ Canceled After Two Seasons at Max VARIETY.COM "Julia" has been canceled at Max after two seasons, Variety has learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Gator Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 This they canceled - but they renewed the sleep-inducing 'Gilded Age' ??? Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ BenjaminNicholas Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Ali Gator said: This they canceled - but they renewed the sleep-inducing 'Gilded Age' ??? GA has much better viewership and, frankly, a better cast and script. MikeBiDude, Marc in Calif and thomas 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeThomas Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 PBS should pick it up for Masterpiece. + poolboy48220 and + BenjaminNicholas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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