I think I'd pay good money to see Wes Anderson's Scream.

The lampshade on his head isn't a subtle comment on the role of the Masons in the secret history of the United States, it just felt right to put it on.

I did not know any of that about Brenda Hampton. Thanks, Shelwood.

"That's the definition of paraphrasing."

It's a truly great moment when Geoffrey fires Henry while the audience is applauding the show in the background. I know I'm probably just reiterating what Todd said, but it takes guts to change something that's being positively received because you think you can do better. He's probably going to catch hell for it, too.

"Sounds like my ex-wife!"

Independence Day 2: Strong Independent Woman!

I have no doubt that her original script was better. She seems like a smart, forward-thinking woman with a passion for feminism/women's rights. Which, unless it was added by the show-runner, means "Have You Talked To The Man Upstairs" is probably supposed to be bitterly ironic.

I saw that, actually. I checked imdb to see if she had any significant connection to the show, like maybe a string of appearances, but there was just the one. It seems odd she'd appear once and then write an episode later.

I've never heard the phrase "trunk musical." I've heard of a "jukebox musical," but not a "trunk musical." I don't know much about musical theater, though.

That was rather interesting. Thanks, Roswulf! 
I'd really love to know how Martha Plimpton came to write this episode, because I can't quite wrap my head around how it possibly happened. I don't even care if it's a completely banal answer, I just have to know.

I'LL SHOW YOU THE LIFE OF THE MIND!

I know exactly what moment you're talking about and, yes, it's incredibly stupid. It's a perfect example of an awkward transition out of a cheap cliffhanger.

Correct me if I'm wrong, that's the second time they've done a "For The Longest Time" gag this season, right?

I know they don't have any reason to interact, but I just like it when you see unusual combinations in comics (whether teaming up or fighting against).

That was haunting, Hodor. I never thought about it that, but I suppose aging on a sitcom does mock the idea of art as immortality. One is preserved forever, but always inching closer to death, never to cross its thresh hold, but never to stay young forever.

"Okay, Durwood—"
*Batman glare*
"*gulp* I mean, Batman…"

That's fair.

I didn't think the Paul Cornell's Demon Knights run was bad at all.

That's a great issue. It's kind of surprising that al Ghul and Etrigan don't really interact more.