It's interesting, because I drew the same parallel with Invention of Lying when I saw the movie, but didn't get that same message from the book (though I hadn't seen Lying at that point).  When I read the book, I went with the ending on the level of "the fantastical (story and religion) makes life better by being more…

Since I seem to never have enough time for all the podcasts I listen to, I started skipping Undiscovered Project around episode 9 or 10.  I love Tompkins riffing, but the impressions for impressions sake don't do it for me.  I'm probably in the minority on this but I kind of prefer his CBB appearances as himself to…

Since I seem to never have enough time for all the podcasts I listen to, I started skipping Undiscovered Project around episode 9 or 10.  I love Tompkins riffing, but the impressions for impressions sake don't do it for me.  I'm probably in the minority on this but I kind of prefer his CBB appearances as himself to…

I do too, but these comments are making me rethink that policy.

I do too, but these comments are making me rethink that policy.

@avclub-080acdcce72c06873a773c4311c2e464:disqus Theoretically, you are correct and I used to wonder why they had a nine person jury for a final three, but in reality one person in the final three usually gets no votes, so ultimately the even numbered juries strike me as more dangerous.

@avclub-080acdcce72c06873a773c4311c2e464:disqus Theoretically, you are correct and I used to wonder why they had a nine person jury for a final three, but in reality one person in the final three usually gets no votes, so ultimately the even numbered juries strike me as more dangerous.

@avclub-d460714d921ae13103d1231664e4df28:disqus Fans Vs Favorites was an 8 person jury and if Eliza's dithering had gone the other way, it would have been a tie.  Hopefully this was enough to convince them how stupid it is to have an even-numbered jury.  Which they should have known all along.

@avclub-d460714d921ae13103d1231664e4df28:disqus Fans Vs Favorites was an 8 person jury and if Eliza's dithering had gone the other way, it would have been a tie.  Hopefully this was enough to convince them how stupid it is to have an even-numbered jury.  Which they should have known all along.

@avclub-ce7da3812ed2a993e2194cd75e94b18b:disqus I can't even tell you how hard I just laughed at "the latter of which is a sick burn on Jesus".  Well played sir.  (Also loved Skupin's fascination with that ant)

@avclub-ce7da3812ed2a993e2194cd75e94b18b:disqus I can't even tell you how hard I just laughed at "the latter of which is a sick burn on Jesus".  Well played sir.  (Also loved Skupin's fascination with that ant)

@avclub-f121d09285898f1c66d66f1e6f0455a6:disqus I was under the impression that everything we saw was an appointment.  I think that is the only way to get to nine appointments, but also each one feels so artificial.  The way that Eva breaks into song, the way no one really seems to die.  At one point, I was wondering…

@avclub-f121d09285898f1c66d66f1e6f0455a6:disqus I was under the impression that everything we saw was an appointment.  I think that is the only way to get to nine appointments, but also each one feels so artificial.  The way that Eva breaks into song, the way no one really seems to die.  At one point, I was wondering…

A $230 million increase in 3 years would be quite impressive, if only it were true.  Damn you reality!

A $230 million increase in 3 years would be quite impressive, if only it were true.  Damn you reality!

@avclub-7aee1b75b527e215f31e20a5c4e7a768:disqus Late to the party here but this season has made me uncomfortable a lot.  I hate the idea of being imprisoned with no hope of escape, of your brain being messed with, of weird science experiments.  So much of the show is ridiculous, but its basic premise this season I…

@avclub-7aee1b75b527e215f31e20a5c4e7a768:disqus Late to the party here but this season has made me uncomfortable a lot.  I hate the idea of being imprisoned with no hope of escape, of your brain being messed with, of weird science experiments.  So much of the show is ridiculous, but its basic premise this season I…

While I find myself having a difficult time arguing against the feeling of unalloyed victory that the movie delivers in the end, it still did not feel like a cheat to me.  Sure it's Hollywoodized and there is an implication that everything will be okay, but just moments before the Lawrence character is inappropriately…

While I find myself having a difficult time arguing against the feeling of unalloyed victory that the movie delivers in the end, it still did not feel like a cheat to me.  Sure it's Hollywoodized and there is an implication that everything will be okay, but just moments before the Lawrence character is inappropriately…

I really wanted to like this movie and there are certainly elements that work like gangbusters (basically everything from the build-up to the crash to its immediate aftermath - though physically upsetting?  C'mon Keith), but there were too many problems for me to embrace it entirely.  I've posted elsewhere about how…