Mmm, I disagree with your assessment of Mal, but whatever. What I really wanted to comment for was seconding Dean Stockwell of Al.

Thanks for avoiding use of "iconic", Charlie Jane. Although, as many of these characters actually are icons, this once it might've been appropriate. :p

We just had an article yesterday about how intelligence tests were lousy indicators of actual intelligence. So, whoever was cited in that article — that guy said it.

If we don't have a decent way to define or chart intelligence in humans, how the heck do we expect to be able to figure it out for other species?

Give me a sketchy project and rearrange the numbers on the check and you will hear that from me.

It's actually more surprising that she says that it's a new idea to her. I thought it was blisteringly obvious.

You're not alone.

At the risk of sounding pompous for quoting myself, here are two little sayings of mine that seem relevant:

Hell, I like MEW, and I'd rather see Brie in this role than her.

That was my reaction, too.

That poster is absolutely brilliant. I honestly want to buy it, frame it, and put it on my wall.

I wonder if the sequel will feature the monster's brother, Loxx.

I didn't know that had happened. Damn, I guess I'm going to have to buy Ultimates back issues now.

I will watch the shit out of this film. Hell, I'll probably buy it.

I feel bad for Jerry O'Connell. It's like he can't catch a break. They keep giving him shows and then the shows don't perform well and it all goes to shit.

Hahahahaha! That "/snark" = "end snark". So it's still snark. Does that clear things up? XP

Wow, Salon published an article that was worth a read? Never thought I'd see the day. /snark

Agreed, that touch was brilliant.

Not sure if my question was deleted because of being slightly spoilery, or the Kraken ate it. :(

Okay, I thought of one!