A trans woman’s identity in law, is a debate for everyone. Especially women. Especially women previously abused by men who now reside in safe spaces. Is this to say all trans women are dangerous? Of course not, and I understand the anger at such a generalisation, but self identification without thorough due process…

When you recieve the abuse JK Rowling has recieved from certain trans activists , sensitivity tends to go out the window. This whole debate has been toxic from the start because it has operated on feelings and not facts. Anyone with any noteable expertise is quickly shouted down or too afraid to speak out. Will it be…

Counterpoint: ‘Trans women are women’ is a vague deliberately obtuse statement used mostly by virtue signalling doofuses. If you also think the general population agrees with the statement, maybe check some polling on it. Or better still, talk to a few trans folk who understand the complexity of debate thats being…

Controversial take from Rowling suggesting biological sex has a definitive scientific basis and that gender identity is seperate. Next up : Humans angry at being labelled ‘primates’. Sad really I used to think the AV Club had some intelligent writers. Less feels, more facts please. It’ll help everyone.

This misery porn peaked with Blue Valentine, which is the best of it’s kind.

What a superbly directed episode. Tho I do wonder how an episode using the twins might of panned out, instead of Mike. I was almost convinced it would be them, covering their tracks. I guess it makes sense that Mike/Gus represent the extreme professionalism side of things while the twins/Lalo opt more for…

It’s hard to get a good image when 80% of the press vehemently smears you on a daily basis. https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/opinion/jeremy-corbyn-is-the-most-smeared-politician-in-history/18/07/

Saw it today, it’s like Interstellar on valium but with less cheese. (Although it does have it’s unusual moments) I liked it. Sadly the science fiction in it is was thin at best but if you’re in the mood for gorgeous asthetics, heavy on the ‘metaphorical journey’ and a kick ass Max Richter ost, well worth seeing on…

Nitpicking : Euron/Jamie fight scene seemed a little ‘off’ in the editing process, the Hound/Mountain fight was a little better..but seemed strange considering the rest of the episode was brilliantly directed spectacle.

‘No distraction’ is a pretty good pop song with some lovely harmonies.

It was directed by Rosemary Rodriguez. Nicotero seems to do the stronger episodes in general but only a handful per season.

Plus points

Anyone got an interpretation on the voice that seems to come from the house (just before Lauras screaming)..sounds like it may be a nod to Leiland calling to Laura perhaps.

The Straight Story is not literal, it is full of Lynchisms and double meanings!

Great analysis Emily..thanks for your reviews.

Great review Emily, as ever. Shame about the layout of everything but lets hope it’s transitional. The ‘return’ of the AV Club? Be patient folks!