'Wizard of Lies'


I'v never actually spoken about this here or online very much, and in fact I haven't really spoken a lot about my wife's family. My wife's name is Maggie West, and her Grandfather was Al Hirshfield. I'm hoping I actually spelled that name right.

I don't expect anyone of the people really reading this actually know who that man was. He was an artist and did the picture next to this post. The Redhead is actually Nina. He would put Nina's name in the art work; the thing about them was you were to try and find them all.

I am only mentioning this because we are a entertainment blog, and talk about movies, tv shows, games and all sorts of cool and fun entertainment. All things that actually connect to geek, and while Wizards of Lies isn't a geek movie. It does touch on this family. I do actually want to let you in a bit of my world. As I'v done through social media and mentioned a few things going on with us. I thought I would take a moment and speak on this matter.

The reason it touches us is that Al Hirshfield is my kids Great Grandfather.  I never met Al nor was I around when Madoff did all of this to these people. I would like to say that while you are watching this movie keep in mind that he didn't give the money back and that it's somewhere in the world. It didn't just vanish. He stole it from the foundations, and people that trusted him to give them a return. That never did happen, he stole the money from them; and has to this day kept a good chunk of it.

Al made his money and worked his ass off doing it, to provide for his family and future family members. Members that he knew he would probably never see. That he would just be a cool foot note in the history of his family's tree.  I just wanted to say that the family as a whole they aren't innocent and I'm not jumping anyone at HBO or the makers of that film.

Looking at the social media responses that are out there over the trailer and reactions I get that he took from the 1%,and I get that they have a lot of money still today. Which is true. The thing about it is though while there is a lot not every still keeps there money through the ages. Some do wipe it out or spend it...lose it. Just asking you to keep in mind that he still stole money from Al and his family. I am sorry what has happened to them as the effects. I can see how it must be hard to go around your circle and people knowing your last name and the effects that his actions caused.

The only little bits of film that I have seen is actually the trailer. Which actually does look really good. I will admit. It has a great cast and a great director behind the helm an I understand that from a story stand point it's an interesting story. I'm just sad that this guys name is attached to Madoff. Every time the media says his name they instantly mention Al's. To have worked your butt off majority of your life an now have it tied to a guy that stole from you. Even if you are rich and have a lot of money that would be a hard pill to swallow.

Okay now that I have that off my chest I hope everyone has had wonderful weekend. Can always hit me up on social media. Have a wonderful weekend!

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