Preach. This is precisely what I’ve been saying as well. The first season worked because there was a central conflict and a legit (and ultimately conflicted) villain. Ted’s kindness, and the way it rubbed off on the people in his orbit, was so lovely because he was using his kindness to work through genuine conflict.…

Strong agree. It’s mostly boring, and the mediocre acting of the boy really drags it down (particularly as he ages).

The book jokes are legendary

She’s got an old Hollywood quality to her that is SO compelling.  And she vibes so well with these comic legends.  

kay

Hard agree.  The dudebro thing was certainly despicable (like most things incel related), but it being the excuse for this movie’s failure is ignoring the obvious: the movie itself was terrible.

you’re a real joy

Let me remind you: you called it a “fucking travesty” that “ruined your childhood.” That’s pretty, pretty dramatic, no? You say “opinion” (well, “OPINION”) but is it really an opinion? Or is it rather a (very thinly) veiled statement of contempt toward anyone who dare like this album? It’s these really melodramatic,…

spot on

St. Vincent’s cover of Sad But True is my favorite track on this album by miles and miles.

“i did grow up with metallica - master of puppets is a flawless album, IMO - but i honestly don’t get how people are still stuck on metallica ‘selling out’ with the black album.”

yes and yes

I love this.  Well said.

He used to dine at Commander’s Palace in NOLA on the regular. I was fortunate to be seated at a table next to him for Sunday brunch. He was so kind to everyone: my table of friends, other tables around him, the manager, the staff.

Shockingly good. I have zero interest in, and less than zero knowledge of, manga/anime.  I was stuck on a long flight and recalled a friend telling me it was worth a watch.  I was blown away!

“I came close to not even bothering with The Sopranos. The initial promotion made it seem like a knock-off of Analyze This. I’ve seldom been so happy to admit I was so wrong.”

I read the question and immediately thought oh, that’s easy for me: Gilmore Girls and Schitt’s Creek. And here we are!

Spot ON.  This is it, right?  If I saw this on SNL I’d think ... nah.  Too over the top.

can we be best friends?  or lovers?  (or both?)

I generally agree with you, with one caveat: I strongly agree with Alex that effectively gutting the show of any conflict has the effect, at times, of turning all of its kindness and empathy into sop. Season 1 was strong because the kindness and empathy carrying Ted and others through the conflict made those themes…