Mike White created a challenging and scathing look at the world with White Lotus, but which character resonates inside him? It's hard to pick out which show has swept up viewers this summer, but White Lotus has had one of the noisiest debuts and finales on HBO Max. Everyone on social media has been talking about the score, the incredible acting, and the absolute cringiest comedy in recent memory. The show takes on family, privilege, colonialism, and plunge pools. Every week it seemed like some aspect of the show sparked a debate. The power was in the characters, all of whom had their own bright spots and problems, some direr than others. You could find empathy in their situations and hate them for the outcomes. And the show's writer, director, and producer, Mike White, is responsible. Let's look at these characters in more detail. Spoilers for White Lotus to follow. In a recent interview with Vulture, White talked about how much of him is in these characters and who he identifies with the most. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 16 August, 2021