Milton, I agree with you. (And I didn't take your red stapler.) I just disagree with the sweeping condemnation coming from Amantine and others ("whining entitled sad sack" etc.)

Milton, I agree with you. (And I didn't take your red stapler.) I just disagree with the sweeping condemnation coming from Amantine and others ("whining entitled sad sack" etc.)

So many people hate Megan, and yet she's the one character who comes closest to having what somebody with three wishes from a genie would ask for: attractive, no financial worries or time pressure at all, and the freedom to pursue what she wants to do.

So many people hate Megan, and yet she's the one character who comes closest to having what somebody with three wishes from a genie would ask for: attractive, no financial worries or time pressure at all, and the freedom to pursue what she wants to do.

Oh, fuck Megan's mother. That's the worst possible way to deal with a child who has artistic ambitions.

Oh, fuck Megan's mother. That's the worst possible way to deal with a child who has artistic ambitions.

See, the problem I'm having is that I hate having my ambiguous reactions to these delicately-written plot points be forced, one way or the other, but when the show creators and actors are doing the forcing, I feel like I have to ignore Susan Sontag and pay attention.

See, the problem I'm having is that I hate having my ambiguous reactions to these delicately-written plot points be forced, one way or the other, but when the show creators and actors are doing the forcing, I feel like I have to ignore Susan Sontag and pay attention.

It was great, because Pete delivered what was supposed to be a withering, devastating put-down of Roger (regarding his proclivity for hijacking and poaching Pete's client meetings) — a put-down he no doubt took some time to make up in advance — and the Sterlings not only couldn't care less but retorted concerning his…

It was great, because Pete delivered what was supposed to be a withering, devastating put-down of Roger (regarding his proclivity for hijacking and poaching Pete's client meetings) — a put-down he no doubt took some time to make up in advance — and the Sterlings not only couldn't care less but retorted concerning his…

Beethoven. He listens to Beethoven, like all 1960s squares (including Charles M. Schultz).

Beethoven. He listens to Beethoven, like all 1960s squares (including Charles M. Schultz).

"Still"? That phase never ended, man. Watch Welles' final interview; he as much as admits it.

"Still"? That phase never ended, man. Watch Welles' final interview; he as much as admits it.

Oh, calm down.

Oh, calm down.

Roger Rabbit

Roger Rabbit

Which word? The word "A"? (Because that's just a letter)

Which word? The word "A"? (Because that's just a letter)