Opinions are all over the map about the books. They are entertaining but certainly not significant.

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I thought Part 1 was very worthwhile. That’s why I was in such a hurry to see Part 2.

There is very little catch-up exposition.

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Sally Hawkins was the best part of Blue Jasmine.

the game’s the thing

and not much else happened

This ad and Ally Walker’s voice..... Oh, yes.

Thank the lord for natural readheads who cosplay Merida from Brave. Wow.

“We Can Do It!” is a different WWII poster than “Rosie the Riveter”.

“Rosie the Riveter” was a painting by Norman Rockwell for the Saturday Evening Post cover.

Seydoux, memorably seen to American audiences in Blue Is the Warmest Color

I want to kiss Natalie Dormer

A box of cookies is still cheaper than a Jenny Lewis album. I will gladly buy either.

How could anyone review her career and not mention that she was on Mad Men???? (Also, her dad murdered Laura Palmer—showing my age)

Her dad, Jack Fisk, is phenomenal also.

He has been the Art Director and/or Production Designer on movies like Carrie, Eraserhead, Days of Heaven, The Thin Red Line, Mulholland Drive, The New World, There Will Be Blood, Tree of Life, and The Master. An incredible portfolio.

Clueless guy with a question:

... and then Larissa Oleynik winds up on Mad Men. That was a surprise.

“We Can Do It” is a different WWII poster.

Rosie the Riveter is by Norman Rockwell.