Tag: Rick Hoffman
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Bogged Down with Financial Speak in Billions? Let Us Help – May 20, 2020
Billions Financial Glossary by Lady Trader | Fan Fun with Damian Lewis | May 20, 2020 We don’t think it’s essential to be a financial or legal expert to enjoy Billions. It is a show more about characters and their interesting relationships than about the workings of Axe Capital or the US Attorney’s office. Having said that,…
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The Unbeatable, Unstoppable, Unparalleled MVPs from Billions Season 5 Episode 3 – May 20, 2020
Billions MVP Awards for Season 5, Episode 3, “Beg, Bribe, Bully†by Gingersnap | Fan Fun with Damian Lewis | May 20, 2020 We continue to award our Most Valuable Players for Billions season five in a compilation post called the ‘Billions MVP Fanbook,’ which commemorates all those in honor of achievement for the utmost brazen, uber…
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Billions Season 5 Dining Guide – May 18, 2020
Plantains, Pizza, and Porterhouse by Damianista | Fan Fun with Damian Lewis | May 18, 2020 One of my favorite things about my favorite TV show is how it showcases the New York dining scene from hole-in-the-walls to neighborhood gems to Michelin-starred restaurants. And it has been my pleasure to share the information about restaurants appearing…
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The Most Billions-y Things That Happened on Billions Season 5, Episode 3 – May 17, 2020
Everything’s Transactional On Billions. Even Family. by Kyle McGovern | Newsweek | May 17, 2020 Showtime’s Billions takes place in a reality all its own. Technically that’s true of pretty much every work of fiction, but it feels especially so for the show created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The whole…
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Next Time on Billions Season 5 Episode 4 – May 17, 2020
Season 5, Episode 4: “Opportunity Zone” by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 17, 2020 Axe’s latest move takes him back to his roots but puts him in Mike Prince’s line of fire. Chuck steps into a new role and meets an intriguing colleague. Taylor tries to salvage a missed opportunity. Wendy takes on an interesting…
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Behind the Billions Podcast S5E3 “Beg, Bribe, Bully” – May 17, 2020
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at “Beg, Bribe, Bully” by Brian Koppelman and David Levien | The Ringer | May 17, 2020 Before diving into S5E3, “Beg, Bribe, Bully,†Billions cocreators Brian Koppelman and David Levien discuss real-life examples of billionaire feuds, script-to-screen changes, a stellar performance from the assistant director, guest cast members, obscure references, and…
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Billions Season 5 Episode 3 Recap: New York Times – May 17, 2020
Subjugate and Conquer by Sean T. Collins | New York Times | May 17, 2020 Season 5, Episode 3: ‘Beg, Bribe, Bully’ “Billions†is a show that seems to appreciate pro wrestling, as seen in the fandom of its dudebro character Mafee and the recent cameo by Becky Lynch. So I hope it’s not too…
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Billions Season 5 Episode 3 Recap: Wall Street Journal – May 17, 2020
Why Would Bobby Axelrod Want to Buy a Bank? by Paul Vigna | Wall Street Journal | May 17, 2020 So, Bobby Axelrod wants to buy a bank. Let’s talk about that. On “Beg, Bribe, Bully,†tonight’s episode of “Billions,†(written by Ben Mezrich, directed by John Dahl), Axe is down in the dumps. He…