I caught it this weekend as well, but during an evening show. It was a small theater, and maybe a 1/4 full.

My comment after Lex's first scene in the movie:

Superman III was on TV this weekend, as was Batman Forever. I thought it amusing that they decided to air the bad Supes/Bats movies in conjunction with their bad NEW movie.

I remember hearing about Axl weeping to U2's "One", and making an appearance and hanging with the band during the Zoo TV tour. Being a rabid U2 fan at the time, hearing that news seemed at odds with all of the press Axl was getting at the time.

Yes!
Yes is on stage?
No, they're not even here!

Because of COURSE it is. I suppose they had to buy up old Grass Valley video switchers so they can replicate the original controls as seen in the original movie, too.

I'm sure this might be a perfectly fine, even good, Star Wars movie. And I'm of a certain age, growing up with the originals, that this stuff should be right up my alley. I might even like it, when I see it.

Last night I finally started this. (I had to complete Minish Cap first, which was much longer than I ever would have predicted.) I had minimal time, but so far it looks great.

I did like how this episode really tied the two together. Almost like his body is reacting against him when he "wrongs" Jimmy. And as long as he harbors his intense envy/hatred of his brother, he'll remain "sick".

Good point—my memory sucks, and last season seems like forever ago. I still don't see him as terribly sympathetic overall, but there certainly is some grey there, behind the smug demeanor, tailored suits, and power walking. His relationship with Chuck could end up being a whole backstory in itself. Did he realize…

The character was never NOT nice, really. He was pragmatic, creative, and hilarious. But devious, too. At least, devious enough to basically help/enable someone to not get caught doing something obviously illegal. (In that regard, though, he could be like any lawyer defending a criminal.) And yeah, Jesse was…

To be honest, I have a hard time remembering. I remember Saul being almost more comic relief. He was a slimy lawyer who had to help Walt navigate some tough/hilarious situations, but I don't remember seeing much more than that. Which is partly why this show being so good is such a surprise.

I think you just hit the nail on the head: as long as she's still with him, he's Jimmy….and as soon as she leaves, Saul will be born.

Also, a LOL'd at the incoherent mutterings of the "veteran" in the wheelchair. I nearly had to pause the episode to regain my composure.

Hm, that's a good point. I guess I was thinking more from episode 2, when their conversation was all "between the lines", regarding Jimmy. So maybe it's less calculated than I'd thought, for Howard.

Well, this episode was the first time Howard was shown to NOT be a dick, which was fascinating in and of itself. But I also think Howard is pretty shrewd—it's practically his defining characteristic—and he knows exactly how to get Chuck to bat for him when needed. It would be very interesting to see exactly how much…

Agreed on all accounts. I think, though, that Chuck could never admit that his true motivation is to see Jimmy fail. I think he honestly believes he's acting solely to retain their lucrative client—for anyone else, it would be enough—they'd just schedule the meeting for their next day in the office, no big deal. …

Totally. The more I think about it, the more I see the show as an example of ends and means, and morality versus ethics. I'm starting to see that as the entire framework for the show—or at least for Jimmy's and Chuck's arcs.

His granddaughter is already in jeopardy. That's his whole motivation.

I'm a little surprised at the extreme responses, in the review and comments, to Chuck's behavior. The only distinguishing factor was the lengths he was willing to go to keep a client, who's already been shown to be hugely lucrative. The show certainly sets him up as the bad guy, and his sole motivation, granted, is…