I agree that the fantasy sequence was an inspired start to the show. I love Nicky, but Trebek delivering the smack down was the win...

The original King Kong attacking the elevated train is an effect still astonishing today....

Everything I have seen and read about McDonald’s in other countries indicates they are more interesting and of higher quality than their US restaurants

A much more common problem, at least in my area is the incessant ‘ music’ that restaurants insist on playing. It rarely is loud enough to interfere with conversation, but just enough to be annoying. I would never think of penalizing the server by undertipping, though...

“The actress is also nostalgic for her indie days in the ’90s, which she remembers as a more creative, collaborative time for filmmaking. “ - yeah, no shit....

Safety Not Guaranteed was a good fit for her, I think...

If what happened to Jeff Goldblum doesn’t scare you of transporters, I don’t know what will...

In just about every restaurant I have been to, water is free and soda water (or seltzer) is not...

Northern NJ (where I reside) is indeed the mall capital of the country, if not the world. There is actually a not completely deserted one within driving distance from me, which still has bourbon chicken among other delights. My social calendar is now booked for today! 

beat me to it 

The thing to remember is that it doesn’t count if no one sees it...

I am not surprised that Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson are pitch perfect in their roles; however I am amazed at how spot on Sophia Lillis (whom I was not familiar with) is as a young Amy Adams.  She is perfect both physically and emotionally for the part. I will have to research her further...

I never met a macaroni salad I didn’t like, sign me up..

considering Blood on the Tracks ‘bad’ tells me all I need to know about this guy’s taste...

It’s worth a try, I always enjoyed it. I would describe it as very strong coffee mixed with cola. There are also sugar free and decaf versions for those so inclined. It also makes a killer ice cream soda....

‘Push the red button’ - Oh, 80s you and your giant cell phones...

I seem to recall that the Biff role in the film used Trump as a model.

Not surprisingly, conservatives made American Sniper their personal porn film, not understanding that it was primarily about the damage done by and to the protagonist of the film..

McDonalds in other countries are also reportedly of high quality..

It takes a lot of guts to write these puns..