alexvillage

I don't fully understand this comment. I don't think that comedians who have not been as successful as Jon has, if the definition of success is measured with the same stick we measure Jon, are - or should be - jealous of him. Or that we all see success as a comedian the same way. I, for one, don't think Jon is funny in a Stand Up Comedian way, but then again, I don't think like stand up comedy, and I usually don't find it funny. I do like the snark and the media/politics commentary. I think most people see Jon's success as a combination of his wealth, his influence, his "power", not necessarily his talent (not saying he isn't). For some people too much money, too much influence (as in being expected to take a position and fight for causes) is much less important than a personal accomplishment Note: I do not think Jon is where he is exclusively because of his talent and hard work. I think it is a combination of things that make people get to a place like where he finds himself now, something that is very clear in the "celebrity" world

I can understand the trauma, not the identity. She seemed to be fine with the baby when he was born, she seemed to love him. And then she is rescued and the kid is not hers anymore. The show has not told us (at least until now) how her return to her previous life was, maybe it has something to do with the clean room. If the show let us see the process, I can see the trauma (I know a lot of survivors and trauma plays differently with each person) If it is identity, then I see her as an even bigger megalomaniac, because identity is something that cannot be separate from oneself. If she puts her job and ideals first, before a child she seemed to love (or maybe this was an oversight of the writers, directors), then she is selfish and the trauma is, in part, an excuse

People have different definitions of what being successful in like means. Maybe he is where he feels he should be. I don't see why any comedian who knew Jon before he became so big should be comparing their professional lives with Jon's

The show still fails to convince me that Nessa having a child from a Palestinian who raped her is such a big secret that would warrant all this conspiracy and all the plots and deaths. I might be missing something, but it is too much megalomania on her part. And please, sundane channel: white subtitles do not work so well

I believe ISIS is mostly used because it is easier, catchy. Just one more of those things our decadent media likes to do. I believe the more accurate term would be ISIL, like the Government uses, since it is clear to me that the group is not only interested in controlling Iraq and Syria, but the whole region.

I read somewhere that he is the Sexiest Man in the WORLD!!!!!! (to be clear, I am mocking the choice of guest)

I agree with some of your points. About the correspondents, I don't think it is the show's "fault". It could be a mix of availability, talent, or a number of other factors. But I don't excuse the show too much because, as it is true for every other show out there, it is a white boy's club, and the woman, the arab, the asian, that latino, the back (using "the" on purpose) are token participants. I have a feeling that Jon actively goes after middle eastern people, maybe because he is interested in middle eastern affairs, or in how to "educate" people about the culture, if you will, or because he is very smart in marketing himself.

Good article and I agree with it, although I have a problem with this This idea that liberals are strongly pro-minorities (as it is implied on the article, at least as I read it) is just legend. It is true that they are better than conservatives (duh!) but other than being outspoken (and some might even be strong activists) on racial issues, liberals with name recognition and air time can be very sexists and they certainly are not unwavering allies of the disabled community (they do defend the social safety net that benefits disabled peole, but they do not value disabled lives as they value non-disabled lives, or at least they do not take a firm stand)

Funny, I could never watch The Sopranos, found it unbearable to watch. I cannot watch Ray Donovan when it airs either, I need to watch on demand, and have a few pauses. But there is something compelling about it. Good point though. The two people who work for him, forget their names, have not bothered me - yet

I don't know why but I keep watching the show, even though I really don't like any of the characters. Are we supposed to feel sympathy for any of them? Because I don't. I keep fanfic-ing in my head about how each one of them are going to disappear, die, suffer, get screwed by someone new who I can sympathize with. Yet, I keep watching. Can't stand anything Jon Voight, but I think he is kind of a big star in the show, so I have to put up with him. Can we get rid of Conor, then? That kid is annoying and useless

I watched the Emmy's too, still trying to understand why I did it. It was boring and very unfunny. I did not like Stephen's presenting either. I thought it was forced and not funny, maybe he did not write, someone else did. If he did write he was very uninspired. Liked that he won, he deserves it.

I thought it was just me

Paraphrasing: American guy: You've got our Big Mac Julia: And now we've got your gun rights. That's not good for our health Love it! I knew Kasim was Nessa's kid then the first episode.

I just watched the first episode and I like it. I will speculate that Kasim is Nessa's son.

I read that Jon's movie will be shown in Telluride first, then Toronto "On the flip side, Jean-Marc Vallée’s “Wild,” which stars Reese Witherspoon on a lonely hike on the Pacific Crest Trail and is to be released in December by Fox Searchlight, appears likely to grace Telluride, as does Jon Stewart’s “Rosewater,” about the trials of an imprisoned Iranian-Canadian journalist, set for release later this year by Open Road Films. Neither is called a “world premiere” on the Toronto schedule, signaling that each film will have played elsewhere — most likely Telluride — before showing up in Canada."

I kind of want Daniel to be guilty. It would be more consistent with all the weirdness of the show. If his confession was just for satisfy the senator and prosecutor, then Daniel is a heck of an actor. It did seem like he was remembering things and reliving them in a way. Funny how one episode had the effect of making me actually like the show

He touched the phone and left it where it was

I think you are right, although there are things the prosecutors would have to consider. And if they presented the papers to the judge, I don't think they can go back and include the rape (and not use the sexual assault as something he is doing again). Still, my question was a speculation about what would happen in real life, if this is something a DA would use to try to put someone in jail, if it would work (I don't think it would be very easy to prove beyond reasonable doubt. there are a number of things that could be said to cast doubt and mess up a trial). I think this show tends to show reality in a extreme way, as opposed to other shows that show similar procedures in a very ridiculous way. I should stop now because there are scenarios playing in my head. Too many Daniel said it is something he learned in prison, so it is probably just to humiliate and show some control over someone else

Oh, I know it is serious and not a simple prank. I should had explained better: in many places, as you pointed out, some things I particularly find heinous, are shrugged as pranks. I was just wondering if this would be something that would really be pursued by a district attorney, or if tis is something they would rather deal away from the public's eyes. Even if some people know about it, isn't it a case of he said-he said, and something hard to prove? We know that college rape and hazing happen and hardly ever someone gets punished. Even with rape kits. So, does it have to be "beyond a reasonable doubt" if this kind of case ever reached the courts? Prosecutors don't like to take on "losing" cases

For someone who is ambivalent about this show, I think it was a very good episode, mostly because the acting (Daniel's, don't know the actor's name). I do think he killed Hannah. I think he told the story as it happened and I think the prosecutor lady is intrigued and will push for an investigation of the senator. Does anyone know if what Daniel did to Teddy would actually put him in jail? It is true that he told a lot of people, but it is his word against Teddy's and this kind of thing, while disgusting, happens in school pranks. Maybe because he told people, then they have a case against him? I am trying to understand the reality of such action. This show is atypical but maybe a very smart person would do this to create some alibi. Daniel's finger prints are on George's wallet and phone. On the other hand, the sheriff saw Trey's car and is already suspicious of him. My guess is that the sheriff will become Daniel's ally of sorts

Praise for the series http://www.vox.com/2014/8/21/6053383/rectify-is-the-best-show-youre-not-watching-here-are-5-reasons-why?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=voxdotcom&utm_content=thursday

I think this is my first time posting here Two seasons and I still don't know if I really like this show. It does intrigue me but, like with other Sundance shows, it is just over the "too weird" line for me. Sometimes I feel like they want us to believe that's a representation of "real" people, but I think they go too much into caricature mode and I can't believe the characters anymore - most of the time. Oh well, will see what happens next season. One thing that I definitely do not like is the way the women dress in this show. It looks like they are shooting pictures for a catalog

I am sorry, I didn't word it right. I shouldn't have said that we would say that to a teen. So, reseting. I do think that the show actually does a good job in the way they have Callie react to the convoluted adoption story. She is a teen and she thinks like a teen, which means, sometimes she does not think, just reacts. And I am not factoring Brandon on this at all. I think the Brandon affair is a side show, a boring one in my opinion.

I agree that OUR view is this one and being outsiders we would probably tell a teenager in the same situation as Callie is to stop whining and go on living. But the way the show is dealing with this is what I like about it. It is realistic. I absolutely believe that a teen with a very troubled past like Callie has and with a loving foster home that go to extremes to adopt her, after having adopted the person she most loves in the world, would be eager to be adopted as well. I see Callie as the one who always had to fight to survive and protect her brother and now she is falling apart and willing to let someone take care of her. and not having the whole situation ever resolves is breaking her. I still think the "moms" and all the cuddles are a little too much, but I buy her desperation/frustration

Not in the majority, but I like Sophia. Not what she does, but the character and how the actress is playing her. She will likely try to do something, hurt herself, maybe for attention and that's very realistic. Spoiled, lost, apparently an overachiever with no real friends. She does not seem to have become one of the rich spied "mean girls", so I can see where she is coming from, idolizing Callie, romanticizing what happened to her, at the same time assuming that she has the "right" to decide what happens, without much consideration for others. I don't think it is evil or "crazy", I think she is, realistically, privileged and oblivious to other people's different views I couldn't care less about Callie and Brandon and I think there is zero chemistry between the actors, so it is not just a cheap plot, it is also badly played. I think Jude and Connor kissed. They were close to a kiss a few episodes back. Agree that if you are a teacher or principal and suspect abuse you are mandated to report. Lena's actions were juvenile. I hate when this show, so realistic in so many ways, plays this card. Who would just quit a job to send a message that bullying is not ok? Reasonable people would be devastated, mad, frustrated, but would not simply quit. Teri Polo is just fantastic and right now I love every single thing she does. actually, she does not have to do anything, just sit there are silently act her motherly instincts as her kids listen to the self-centered Ana. I did not hate the scene with the twins but the actor who plays Jesus needs to go on a long trip because the character is dragging the show