Yeah, I agree; the show feels a very Our Town-ish that way, with lots of disconnected little stories that only tie in thematically with the main plot. But I love the pacing so much! Every time there's a cut, there's a wonderful sense of anticipation and surprise because you never know where you'll be going.

Every seemingly random bit of plot in episodes 1-7 is now paying off, and I love it. I loved the tension in her scenes, even in that goofy bit with the fly.

She plays a walking cliche, but she gives it enormous personality. Just like in Mulholland Drive.

Naomi Watts is a national treasure.

Hot take: I wouldn't exchange Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy for all of Marvel and DC's output combined.

Hey, hey, hey, horses are beautiful, noble animals, not to mention smart and useful. It's offensive to compare them to Ann Coulter.

Aw, 'member when the White House had an official pet?

Bah, typical sockist choice.

Aren't they making more? Surely the stuff Nolan squirrelled away must have dwindled by now.

This made me laugh.

I know it's all a hipster-ish affectation, but as long as it keeps the thing alive, I can't be mad at him.

I have no idea what you're talking about ;-P

I think Nolan's particular issue is that digital isn't inherently better and it's often forced on directors for the benefit of companies who make the hardware.

Look, Doctor Who can be played by many things: a human being, yes, but also a cat, an inanimate carbon rod, the colour green, or an empty sock. The very fact that the BBC refers to the Doctor's next player as a "who" constitutes a major spoiler in that it eliminates so many other possibilities from the list.

I'll allow it.

You tell 'em, Chris!

Other than when he's insulting women on Twitter, eating well done steak with ketchup, or getting an extra scoop of ice cream, has Trump ever looked like he's even mildly enjoying himself?

As the man said, "Poor people are crazy, Jack; I'm eccentric."

I'm pretty sure that if you're talking to Beyonce's kids being deferential is part of the job description.

Phew!