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May 30, 2021 · Oslo — Photograph by Larry D. Horricks/HBO. The scope of the story stays too small to really explore these characters as individuals as much as the film could have. Perhaps the smaller scope worked better on the intimacy of a stage, but it seems like a missed opportunity for Oslo that it does not significantly expand on the lives of these ...
- Breeze Riley
May 25, 2021 · Oslo. The Bottom Line Illuminating and timely. Premieres: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 29 (HBO) Cast: Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Itzik Cohen, Salim Daw, Sasson Gabay, Dov Glickman, Rotem Keinan, Igal...
May 29, 2021 · May 29, 2021 2:05pm PT. ‘Oslo’ Review: Timely HBO Movie Tackles Landmark Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks. 'La La Land' producer Marc Platt and Steven Spielberg shepherd J.T. Rogers' ambitious...
May 29, 2021 · Oslo: Directed by Bartlett Sher. With Ruth Wilson, Jeff Wilbusch, Andrew Scott, Karel Dobrý. Recounts the true-life, previously secret, back-channel negotiations in the development of the pivotal 1990s Oslo Peace Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
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- Drama, History, Thriller
- Bartlett Sher
- 2021-05-29
- Matsson Wounds Kendall’s Pride
- Matsson Hurts Roman’s Feelings
- Matsson Makes Shiv Feel Special
Ken is the first character we see in the episode, blasting Jay-Z’s “Takeover” in his private car to psych himself up for his return to Waystar Royco in the role of co-CEO. He’s clearly feeling himself as he welcomes his new minions, then tells them to “f-ck off.” This is, after all, what he’s always wanted—albeit not under his ideal circumstances, ...
Now, why would Matsson—who suddenly, for reasons that remain murky, wants to get the acquisition moving ASAP—purposely sour the Roy boys on the deal? It seems pretty clear that Ken and Roman are not the Waystar reps he wants to be communicating with—not because they’re great negotiators, but because they are inexperienced and emotional, which makes...
Why is Matsson so sure he doesn’t need Ken and Roman to get the deal done? Because he’s already made a point of reaching out to Shiv, who feels resentful and out of the loop at Waystar. By making her feel smart and savvy (not to mention attractive) he gives her what she used to get from Logan: the respect of a powerful man whose worldview could not...
- Judy Berman
Brian Costello Common Sense Media. This is a fascinating look at a unique moment in history, showing how empathy and face-to-face discussion between even the bitterest of rivals can reveal shared...
Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Oslo (HBO) is a movie version of the play about the diplomatic back channel formed to negotiate peace with the PLO ...
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