âFord v Ferrariâ on HBO: Matt Damonâs Sunglasses Are the New Chris Evans Sweater
It's a common misconception that Ford v Ferrari—which is airing on HBO on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET—is a very well-made, 152-minute long car commercial. In fact, Ford v Ferrari is a very well-made, 152-minute long sunglasses commercial, courtesy of Matt Damon's very good sunglasses. To be clear: I'm not mad about it. Not one bit. This 2019 drama about the Ford car that defeated the Ferarri in the 1966 Le Mans race in France is, as I said, very well made. It was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture. It features Christian Bale doing a British accent, for once, and many exciting vroom-vroom scenes. It's a fun watch. It also really made me want to track down and purchase the beautiful, devastatingly cool sunglasses worn by Matt Damon's character, Carroll Shelby. I mean, look at those sunglasses! Look at those golden, slightly translucent frames! Check out that shape—large enough to be practical, but stylish enough to scream "expensive....