While I enjoyed the amazing performances and production value which created a visceral "texture" of of 1969 Hollywood, I was ultimately left disappointed by a two major things:

1. The introduction of more complex themes - like the transition of Hollywood from "movie stars" to "actors" - that ultimately went nowhere.

2. The revisionist take on history that offers no cathartic value for the characters OR the audience and simply exists to support the old Hollywood idea that old white guys finish first, because "reasons".