Anyone remember The Truth About Cats and Dogs? That was kind of a fucked up movie. The idea seemed to be that Garofalo, her love interest, the world, or all three, needed heavy convincing that she was attractive enough to date. Which is insane. (Also, Uma Thurman, as the obviously, unquestionably attractive-enough…

Admit it, you did this whole post just to set up that last sentence.

Especially if you find the right herbs and mushrooms to accompany the experience. Just don’t go gathering them while the saber tooths are awake.

You have to be careful about drinking alone in your house all day because eventually the murder-witnessing starts.

Mere Widow.

I like her work and will probably check out the new book, but this review was surprisingly vague.

We forget sometimes that actors are weirdos well suited to the odd task of channeling heavy emotions in front of people. (I’m not being sarcastic and this isn’t meant as a criticism of A T-J, the interview just reminded me that it’s really weird profession--easy to overlook that because for the small number of successf…

They are wise not to put in too many Baby Yoda cuteness moments but that’s principally what I’m showing up for.  And we don’t need to worry about him aging out of them because he’s already 50 so clearly grows up slowly (plus, puppet).  

It really was, like reverse-alchemy level. 

She really grew as a sketch actor during her time at SNL but watching her standup (which was outstanding) I can see where—while unquestionably boosting her career—SNL and she weren’t a good fit. I just hope she does other stuff besides game shows.

Very true, and I haven’t built or boasted of building an unsinkable ship a single time since, so the approach turned out to be pedagogically sound.  

Mm, I think GP would have been very happy in that scene. Not Winona Ryder though.  I love her.

This reminds me that a huge gold star for Titanic was that Cameron cast an old woman rather than putting Winslet in old age makeup.

Nicely noted—it’s a good movie to compare/contrast with Titanic. I was borderline offended by Saving Private Ryan; for one thing, the soldier boys bond over a slut-shaming anecdote, which, however accurate to the period, really sucks in a sweeping, “significant” movie that’s almost devoid of female characters. Also,…

I started reading this comment assuming it was for the benefit of those who’d like to have a Titanic experience on their deck at home. But having a bunch of screaming people in your back yard, I don’t know, sounds like an incipient neighbor problem.

I guess it was kind of a San Junipero thing.  “Honey, I loved you very much but I’ve chosen to spend the afterlife with Jack.” 

I learned that song in school (late ‘70s). A bit grim for preschoolers.

Paul Bettany is too beautiful to play anyone’s uncle.  Just look at that profile.  (don’t get offended all you uncles out there ...)

I was so confused until I figured out this wasn’t Allison Janney.  They should play sisters sometime.

Bite your tongue