The Kennedys 8-hour miniseries premieres tonight on Reelz movie channel. The project had a hard time finding the light of day, and several reviewers weren’t all that impressed when it did.
The Kennedys was originally developed for the History Channel by Joel Surnow, creator of 24. The series was attacked by Kennedy associates and some historians before filming had even begun.
Similar to previous political television docudramas, such as The Reagans and The Path to 9/11, controversy surrounding the topic and content caused them to be pulled. The History Channel announced in January that it would be dropping the mini-series, citing the film was “not a fit” for its brand.
The show, starring Greg Kinnear as JFK and Katie Holmes as Jackie, was turned down by several networks before being picked up by cable movie channel Reelz. Bobby Kennedy is played by Barry Pepper and father Joseph Kennedy is portrayed by Tom Wilkinson. The story ends in 1969.
This photograph, part of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, taken in August 1962 shows First Lady Jacqueline Kenn... Read Moreedy as she plays with her son John F. Kennedy Jr., in the west bedroom of the White House, Washington. This image is one of the more than 1,500 images that the National Archives has released in their "Access to a Legacy" project, which is an online digital archive of high interest material from President John F. Kennedy's official and personal records. The collection consist of photographs, audio recordings, speech drafts, films and other material. UPI/Cecil Stoughton/White House/John F. Kennedy Library
James Poniewozik of TIME calls the mini-series “pretty bad TV: melodramatic, rote and grim… the eight hours jerk from obligatory historical sense to familiar biographical moment, held together by the most clichéd theme: that this American dynasty reached great power at a great price.”
Sydney Roosters prop and State of Origin candidate Martin Kennedy wants to play for Queensland
Like Greg Inglis, Kennedy was born in northern NSW, but only wants to play for the Maroons.
"He's a Queenslander. He's already been earmarked by them," a Roosters insider said, after watching Kennedy steamroll Wests Tigers at the SFS.
Playing in just his 22nd NRL match after breaking into the Sydney Roosters squad last season, the 22-year-old scored his first try and generally terrorised the Tigers defence in a performance that had Anthony Minichiello talking up his Origin chances and both Brian Smith and Braith Anasta gushing with praise.
But while Kennedy, who went to school in Brisbane and played his junior football with Norths Ipswich, was happy to declare his colours, the modest front-rower was quick to dismiss his credentials, never mind his debut try in the 12th minute.
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"A few things went my way so it's just lucky.
"I'm just happy that Smithy keeps picking me each week. If I can do enough to keep myself in the team I'm happy."
On a day when referee Tony Archer was bowled over trying to evade a runaway Todd Carney, Kennedy yesterday provided the grit in an engine room performance that Smith hailed as a benchmark for the side this year.
With Jason Ryles and Frank-Paul Nuuausala late scratchings, the 120kg prop took up the challenge to lead the pack and delivered just the performance Smith has been craving.
Twice he broke the line with barnstorming charges to scatter the defence and his try was like a runaway train. Roosters captain Anasta described him as "inspirational", while Minichiello rates Kennedy among the best young props in the game.
Forget the rep jumpers, all he cares about is pleasing the coach.
"I'm not really worried about that," he said. "The only bloke I'm worried about impressing is Brian Smith. If he's happy with me and I'm in the team each week I'm stoked."
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