Frankiesupafly

I've followed Mae Martin's stand-up career for years and, I've always loved Mae's particular brand of relatable, niche, quirky, and off-beat humor.

So when I found up that they were behind the writing/producing of this show, I couldn't wait to watch it and, so far, I've really, really liked it!

However, I really believe that if you're older older than 46 (I'm a Millennial, for reference), you might not enjoy it so much, and you may even be confused and perhaps even annoyed by this show, as the lead is a trans man in their late 30s, married to a cisgender woman also in her late 30's, and the villain is a Gen Z woman who is a force of nature actress (Toni C)... See, I know who all these people are, But anyone older than me won't recognize anyone but Toni C, and in fact might have a hard time (as the reviews on this site reveal), deciphering this!

Basically, folks, if you're older than 46 years old, you're not going to enjoy this so much, you're going to believe it's miscast, and you're going to be confused by the main character's gender, identity, sex, alliances, etc.

So far, I'm really digging Mae's first creative output, they will only get better as they are only 38.

Let's get to the point; yes, this movie is long, even for Star Wars enthusiasts and lovers of description overload, but it is an absolutely stunning piece of cinematography, with fantastic acting, about a part of American history, involving Native American oppression and racism that must be told!

Often in America, when we think of systemic racism, African Americans come to mind, and in fact the plight and struggles of black people, dealing with generational poverty and lack of opportunities, has rightly dominated Hollywood's narrative for the last 40 years or so. Now, I think the time has finally come to shine a light on other groups of Americans, who have also seen their lands stolen, who have been pushed to live in the fringe of society (reservoirs), who have been culled and had their lifespans dramatically reduced (Native American women have the youngest mortality rates), and who's stories have been ignored for way too long. THIS is a story about love (of family, of land, and of heritage), survival/resilience, and about a country ultimately learning from their mistakes and wanting to do better!

Bravo, Mr Scorsese, for taking such time and care to get this story right, and in doing so, creating a work of art that pays tribute to the Osage Nation and to Mollie Kyle and her family.