I think this episode went a bit into the beliefs of the GR. I agree that it's not too different from nihilism, but I think you're wrong in referring to nihilism as a 14 year old's self-satisfied attempt at radical philosophy, especially given the event of the disappearance.

They would. After the events of October 14th, it's obvious that cults have been springing up everywhere (we've seen three, essentially, on the show). The ATF (which others have pointed out already does have the E) has dealt with cults in our world, but they aren't so prevelant that it needs to be a part of their…

The "innocuous, beautiful tribute" is a direct affront to their beliefs, actually. They don't mourn the dead. For him to come and megaphone those words to all of them is actually fairly disrespectful to who they are. I agree with you on pretty much everything your saying, they aren't wholly sympathetic (they just…

Having photos of your loved ones allows you to think of them as still existing within this world, even if that means their bodies are lying in the ground. The GR wants to remind people that they are gone. Just gone. Not within this realm.

Why the fuck do you consider the GR a McGuffin? Do you know what a McGufiin actually is? The GR is one of the many focuses of the show. The characters that are a part of it and the way the characters who aren't are responding to it is already in motion. It's a cult. You don't have to break down every mystery about it…

Jacob is the worst. That's what your saying, right? He is miserable over at Gawker.

That is going to be my new go-to description instead of the old "highly entertaining soap opera."

Ha, I didn't even catch that, but in his favor it at least has both parts of the word whereas the third doesn't have either part.
SomeRandomGuyOnTheInternet, your complaint has been found: fucking stupid.

You know your argument is weak when you have three examples and the third one doesn't even fit the pattern.

Reliance on public transportation makes it feel like Disney World? Those people must hate Europe or any cosmopolitan city in Asia.

It must suck that you're locked up in the basement of Macy's. Hopefully someday someone will set you free and you'll be able to move away.

I'm glad you can recognize its importance, but I truly think Texas Chain Saw is an incredible movie. The sound design alone is brilliant. The close-ups of the eyeball when Sally is a the table is also amazing for such a low-budget film. There's a lot of beautiful cinematography. The way it shifts into a nightmare is…

Such an incredible album. It's too hard to pick my favorite, but I've always been really partial to "Little Red Shoes" or any song where someone's talking over music.

Actually the beginning makes plenty of references to a typical haunting including noises in the attic.

Doesn't the doll show up literally in the first minute or two?

The Exorcist?

That is the perfect encapsulation of why I love Buñuel and hate Whit Stillman.

Haha, makes sense. I figured you must have been distracted some way. Drying your hair is more productive than playing Candy Crush or scrolling through Facebook at least.

I'm 98% sure they've never made any reference to Christianity and are using some language, such as "faith," in a much more spiritual sense. I haven't read the book and I could be wrong, but I'm hoping that it's not tied to Christianity. I think that would make it less interesting. It's definitely meant to be seen as…

Were you doing something else while you watched the show? I think I counted at least three people that were shot before Tommy showed up. They went in and shot every man.