That is a brain-exploding-ly thoughtful, perfect response. Thank you.

Yeah. Tarantino knows that most artists fizzle later into their careers, whereas Kanye seems staggeringly less aware.  

I think there’s a *really* great show in there somewhere, but they didn’t quite find it. It’s one of those things where I’m pumped for a season two because they’ll have a chance to see what they’re working with, and adjust. But then, given what they’ve achieved (good ratings, Emmy noms galore), maybe they’re happy…

A Variety summary of the film explains that “after an unexpected break up, a travel executive (Cook) accepts an assignment to go undercover and learn about the tourist industry in Vietnam. Along the way she finds adventure and romance with her Vietnamese expat tour guide when they decide to hijack the tour bus in…

A 90's Saturn is the kind of ultra-specific story detail I live for.

Unless you’ve specifically had them outlined in a contract you’re not entitled to them

I’m on a thread with like ten other gays, and this was Big News yesterday. Everyone agreed the aesthetic (pastel drag Gucci camp) felt really tired. 

Shannon discusses a traumatic experience that wasn’t widely known.

My first thought while listening to the single was: uh oh.

what’s to be done? Oliver doesn’t know.

Misspoke, my bad. I’ve seen the original Westworld (and Futureworld), and like them both for what they are. Fully agree that the WW reboot is interesting, but that’s about as generous as I could be. Agree with HappyInParaguay that the first few episodes of each season are compelling before going off the rails. That…

She “co-created” a remake of a not-very-good show, and has now written and helmed a not-very-good sci-fi movie, so can we point to her as progress? Like, women are allowed to be mediocre now, too?

I also find it weirdly sexist, like- surely we wouldn’t give Antonoff all the credit for a successful Lorde or Lana album, so why should we assign him all the blame for a mediocre album? Call me crazy, but I think these women are artists with agency. 

Wow, OK. I understand why they waited so long to show the Deviants. They are ... yeah. Weightless CGI squiggle monsters from planet generica.

Hah, that beat! That was my big takeaway from the trailer; I was watching thinking, “gee, they’re really giving that some space,” and then pivoted to, “ok, this is getting weird.”

Well, southern Republicans are not going to be happy about this! Just think of all the unfair physical advantages she’ll have! The blood just boils.

Haha, that’s very generous of you. Looking at the comments, it’s clear the takeaway for most folks is something more like a Greek tragedy. I get that she’s nice, but she’s also the definition of insipid. They kind of deserve each other. If I scrutinize why she bugs me so much, I suppose it’s because I’ve known more…

More than where it’s set (all your location thought starters seem fine), I’m wondering what it should be about. Like, as an anthology show, what defining elements will White Lotus carry into a second season? Are all seasons going to be about fabulously icky guests interacting with lower-status hotel staff? Will their…

Unlike seemingly everyone else, I was always ready to fast forward through Rachel scenes. An empty character—played to perfection, no doubt—struggling with purpose, and... that’s it? Some funny facial expressions? I think I liked the last-second reveal; not because it was devastating (I suppose it kind of was), but…

Weird, I feel like sous merch would be preferable for superfans, kind of like a Guccy tshirt. While we’re at it, I’d happily wear a Stacey Musgraves tshirt when I’m jogging.