My sense is the consensus at the time is Pitt’s Achilles was not at all a good take on the character, but that was more a reflection of the ill-conceived writing and direction than on Pitt himself.

Ha. I was a big Greek mythology fan as a kid and desperately wanted to like Troy. I did not, and in particular thought the way they decided to tell the story was really disappointing, and yet—it was still glorious to LOOK at.

Yeah, what necgray listed as vices mostly work pretty well for me in the context of an over-the-top movie, for a character who then has to go even further over the top for his heel turn.

I’d suggest his two best “big movie star” roles outside of the FF series were Moana and Jumanji.  And I think that list supports your thesis that there is a very specific way he can be used to good effect, but it is not necessarily all that easy to do in a really effective way.

Going from sensitive to throat-puncher at an older age is also known in the biz as “pulling an Irish”.

Didn’t this story come out before? I could swear I read it a couple years ago, and maybe more than that time.

The Great and Succession both seem to me like ideal candidates for “ensemble” awards.

R.I.P & cock.

Plaza playing a nightmare guest is inspired casting.

Supposedly he maintained a close, supportive relationship with the Olsens. And they released a very nice statement about his passing (including, “Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as…

So it was a classic “family viewing hour” show (8-9 EST), which in theory meant it was supposed to appeal to a broader audience than just children, while being appropriate for children to watch.

Mom?

Yes, it is not true that BOB SAGET RAPED AND KILLED A GIRL IN 1990!!!

Those early scripts for Fuller House admittedly needed work.

Between Full House and AFHV, there was a time I had quite a low opinion of Saget.

Yeah, I guess we are starting from different subjective feelings. My feelings are more that so far the story is pretty basic, but not hard to understand. My wife also seems to be feeling like she is following the plot so far quite easily.

And derivative as it may be, I’d be cool with that!

So I agree the full explanations for everyone’s behavior don’t come before or during the relevant behavior. I personally don’t mind that sort of narrative structure, one where we sometimes learn more about motives and thinking after the fact, but that is a matter of taste.

My assumption is the Mayor is in fact the Mayor (he seems to be described literally as such by the torture-droid when his emissary visits Jabba’s former palace), and yes the city is totally corrupt in that sense. Although exactly who is sovereign in the city at this point in time anyway? I note my understanding is…

So the flashback this episode actually starts with Fett learning their stick-fighting style, before the first train attack. That night when he proposes he can stop the train, he asks only that he be allowed to take their traditional weapons (a rifle and a stick). During the runup to the ambush, he keeps working on his…