'97 gives you most of the decade….

You know, I agree that Evil Cooper is way too solemn.

Did Showtime only release the first two episodes?

There's a reason Showtime picked up the show.

On the other hand, I guess you could say that watching the series first spoils the film's reveal.

Funny thing is, as I recall the novel suggested that Bobby was actually pretty good before Laura corrupted him.

I think you should at least watch the film - that quickly gives you a basis around the characters and settings.

Personally, I really like that they are moving from beyond the town. Same with the Secret History - when they are playing for massive stakes it is kind of silly to have everything happening in some small town.

TBH I think claiming they were integral to defeating Sauron was just a deflection coupled with the logical thought that they couldn't all have been working for Sauron. The easterlings who helped defeat Sauron could have been working for an equally evil fallen wizard as Sauron after all.

It was a globalized world. They were actually Filipinos I double-checked on Wikipedia. It seems the film made Rico an Argentine though.

I for one am both shocked and appalled.

Tarzan's antecedents had been mainstream successes going back to the 18th century.

It's not that weird that Tolkien never fleshed it out, once you left the map Tolkien's world got pretty hazy.

Are you sure they were not Filipinos?

I presume it will still be on Netflix if I ever catch up with Better Call Saul.

That could be hilarious - but I can't see a full on going super hero series about it.

Owning dragons is harder than it looks!

How do you feel about the portrayal of Belgians in media?

The convention fell apart as the attendees all challenged one another for looking at them.

That would actually be delightful.