h it.Earl Partridges influence extends beyond his family to the host of his most popular game show: Jimmy Gator, played by Phillip Baker Hall, hosts What Do Kids Know? Despite his wholesome reputation in the eye of the public, his life is a moral and ethical mess. Jimmy has ridiculed people and trampled on people all of his life, but has the public persona of being a kind and amiable father figure, full of good television cheer, states Hall. Now that hes facing the end of his life, hes being asked question he cant (bring himself to) answer. Hes got like 12 hours to make 60 years right, to try to come to terms with his regrets and find forgiveness from his daughter.Among the many other characters that make up the finely woven fabric of the film are Jeremy Blackman, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Melora Walters, and Ricky Jay. While at three hours Magnolia is definitely not suited to everyones taste, those who exercise a bit of patience and allow the story to unfold are in for a special treat....
