Yeah, I mean I get being annoyed about Chabon writing a essay about how great his son his (and how he gets to do something that only his Dad's wealth and celebrity allows,) but he's a 13 year old kid. There's no need to shit on someone that young. Plus, I can't help but shake the feeling that a lot of the vitriol…

One of my favorite pieces of acting Stewart does is when he's melting down in front of his kids and he pulls the banister knob off again and for a moment just considers wailing it at his family who are directly off screen. He conveys such intense depseration in that moment.

I completely agree, its up there with my favorites of all time. So much to unpack, and every time I watch it the atmosphere just completely envelops me.

Its interesting you'd say that about Miller's Crossing, I've always gotten the impression that Barton Fink is the more acclaimed, well known film of the two "more obscure classic" Coen Brothers. I love them both dearly, especially Fink which is my fav movie they've ever made.

I mean, that's the point though. We're not supposed to think that his quest is noble or artistic, its stupid, dangerous, and counterproductive to being a good musician.

I saw him when he was touring Provincial and he did a ton of Weakerthans material, both with his full band and solo. He also took a few requests at the end which was awesome, it was an all around fantastic show and I really really hope he tours on this.

Oh man I definitely think Provincial is up there with his best work, although it has a couple weak songs.

Deadwood is far and away the high water mark for cursing in any narrative. Plus, even though its pretty constant, Milch is really creative with his cursing. I doubt anyone in Sausage Party is walking around calling people hoople-heads.

Well I'd prefer a quick death to a long, drawn out one, but that doesn't mean I'd actually like either of them.

Damn, I never knew that or the effect that that decision had on T&G scaling back their operation and ceasing distro. It definitively makes sense from Merge's standpoint, and I don't think is unethical at all, but I can see why Mac and Laura would be a bit mournful about it in the book. I still give them a ton of…

Not saying band's shouldn't be lit too, but how are dancers not substance? They're performing incredibly complex routines that are exciting to watch and integral to the live performance.

Well there's also all of the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing costs. T&G already had that system in place, as well as having a working relationship with manufacturing plants which probably kept pressing costs low. Keep in mind this is pure speculation, but I'd imagine that plays a big part.

Purely out of curiosity, how has Merge changed its business practices? I haven't read Our Noise but really want to get around to it.

I honestly can't believe it happened. It was right before they starting blowing up big time, and through their whole set my housemates and I just stood with our jaws dropping. Definitely one of the most distinct "this band I'm watching is going to be huge" moments I've experienced. And they were all incredibly nice…

Mothers are freaking incredible. They played my house last fall on their way to CMJ and their set was probably the best one I saw all year.

Holy shit, how have I never thought of that before?? Maybe it fits a little too perfectly.

I'd take Yeezus over MBDTF (or any Kanye album) actually. Its insane, almost three years after that album came out I'm still obsessed with it. I still listen to "Hold My Liquor" and "Blood on the Leaves" on a weekly basis.

Never mind The Americans getting zero love from the Globes or The Emmys. I mean, I know its stupid to get bent out of shape over such consistently shitty awards shows but I can't help it.

You hit the nail on the head regarding both Boyhood and Infinite Jest. Both also wisely give you edge-of-your-seat moments of tension and drama (the "I'm having a drink with dinner" scene in Boyhood, Gately's fight with the Canadians or even the Eschaton sequence in Infinite Jest) in just the right amounts. I love…

Rock Hard Johnson too obvious?