What’s Aged the Worst?
The portrayal of Jack Swigert as underprepared
In the discussion (9)
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- The repeated courting of thirteen is questioned — Bill Simmons
- Fade-to-black transitions feel dated — Bill Simmons
- Marilyn’s hair and the oldest daughter’s crying are criticized — Bill Simmons
- The panel says real Swigert was an experienced backup rather than the risky rookie depicted — Bill Simmons
- The dramatic distortion is discussed as unfair to his family — Bill Simmons
- Heat-shield concerns are raised in comparison with contemporary missions — Bill Simmons
- Some small launch effects show their age — Bill Simmons
- The teenage daughter’s blame of Paul for the Beatles breakup is criticized — Bill Simmons
- The panel compares difficult teenage-daughter roles with Moneyball, Homeland and The Americans — Bill Simmons