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On 5/8/2021 at 6:52 AM, SevenStars said:
Did they let her go or was Emily just done with the show and there was nothing they could offer her to stay ?
What's she done since then?
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At the end of the series, the only people I still liked were Hutch, Chloe, Petra and Brandon. Basically the young "legacy". The old guys are all various degrees of disappointing. Except maybe Skyfox/George who is probably Dead All Along, murdered by Walter and framed as a supervillain. I hope the show gets renewed because despite some slow parts, it is an interesting premise that I've never seen explored before, and I want to see what happens next.
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On 2/9/2021 at 12:20 PM, AryasMum said:
And that the sweet one has been cast as the white girl, and the manipulative one is black bothers me. Plus, it’s tainted the character of Penelope, which we will eventually be expected to root for.
There are a lot of problematic aspects of race dynamics in this show.
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13 hours ago, TaurusRose said:
Might seem petty and immature to you, but the damage an abusive parent can do to one's psyche is real and carries on to this day. Hatred and revenge are poison and don't have to make sense to people on the outside looking in. I think some of this criticism is harsh and does not consider the the values and mores of the time, the whole institution of nobility and honor codes, gender roles for the period, or taking vows seriously. As a former romance novel reader (ions ago) I see Simon's obstinance for what it is, and never had any doubt that his feelings for Daphne would win the day.
You managed to put into words something that has niggled at me for a while but I've been unable to articulate: while Daphne's actions tend to be rationalised by her inexperience and the time period she exists in, criticism of Simon's actions are viewed by modern lores, and downplay his trauma.
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1 hour ago, AryasMum said:
And she may righteously claim she had rather be ruined than for someone to die, but that simply wasn’t true at the time. Daphne’s ruin would then ruin all of her younger sisters. Anthony would probably skate by unscathed, being a titled man, but his brother’s prospects would be considerably lower. Society would turn their back on the family. The ton was a vicious, jealous, and cruel group who relished punishing and ostracizing people.
The duel is closing the gate after the horse or however the saying goes. If the story gets out, it won’t restore her reputation. It would just leave one man dead and another a fugitive but the scandal remains. Also at the time, they didn’t realize anyone knew about the garden encounter. If anything, news of the duel - which will get out what with one man dead/injured and the other fled - will make people ask questions that they might not have asked. Whichever scenario, the duel doesn’t help solve anything but Anthony’s pride. That’s why she’s pissed.
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6 hours ago, tennisgurl said:
Just how many of these hidden islands where traumatized rich kids lean to get badass are there?!
6 hours ago, tennisgurl said:What is Gotham without someone dramatically standing on a building at night with their cape billowing behind them?
OMG, your entire comment got me in stitches.
So does anyone think Mary/Luke is still happening or just me?
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39 minutes ago, gingerella said:
The whole 'touch yourself, show me' stuff just takes me right out of the period story because it's so preposterous that someone would say that back then on their wedding night.
I'm sorry but.. what? Sex wasn't invented in the 21st century! For as long as humans have been smashing genitals together (read: forever), there've been more frisky business than a moment that was, IMO, rather vanilla dirty talk.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one that was taken out by Julie in the backseat urban legend. I loved Mary coaching Ryan through the heroic pose. Ryan writing to Kate is a nice nod to season 1, but I wish they'd figured a less hamfisted way to start it. I think that's the problem with this season and the recast of sorts - it's all a bit hamfisted to fit Ryan into a story/world that was built for Kate. It's still enjoyable, but there are already dangling threads like Sophie, beginning to fray.
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17 hours ago, possibilities said:
I'm pretty sure it was the Batman suit dude was looking for, not the Batwoman suit.
In the Pilot, I think Kate asked Luke to modify the Batman suit to fit her so it’s really the same suit.
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28 minutes ago, Umbelina said:
Ejaculation into her vagina doesn't make it more significant "sex."
Consenting to sexual intercourse does not automatically include consenting to ejaculation into a vagina, and conception. That’s why birth control exists. Non consensual condom removal - including intentionally damaging a condom - is a sexual crime and is classed as reproductive coercion, sexual assault or rape in different countries.
28 minutes ago, Umbelina said:Had he been honest with her? It would not have happened.
This is actually victim blaming, which seems to be exactly what the show runners were going for
Spoilerby keeping the rape in the story but putting the focus and “blame” on Simon’s actions, and erasing any focus on the trauma the rape caused him. Which was, an interesting choice, to put it mildly, to make the victim the “bad guy” in the story.
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34 minutes ago, Ailianna said:
So why is Sophie special?
This seems like an opportunity to genderbend Sophie and establish Benedict in a gay OTP. I would love to see an mlm spin on Cinderella.
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I want to see more of Anthony and Simon's bromance. They're practically shippable, their chemistry is that good. I imagine happily-wedded Simon and bride-searching Anthony having some great banter. If they can do this while shirtlessly wrestling, even better.
I'm still holding out hope for Eloise/Penelope endgame and gay or bi Benedict.
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I also could have done without the Numbers speech. But the new season premiere wasn't bad. I like that the fake!Bruce is out of the picture because without Kate, that storyline won't have had the same impact.
So who else thinks that Ryan Wilder has some superpowers now?
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Daphne is 21.
2 hours ago, Umbelina said:Simon is much older, much more experienced, and he lied to and deceived his much younger bride. He did that knowingly.
I will always remain confused how Simon's decision not to immediately disclose years of psychological abuse to her became equivalent to lying. He always made it clear that he couldn't have children. If he had promised Daphne the opposite or at least given her the impression that their "conjugal efforts" would lead to childbirth, then this would be a lie. Not explaining the details of not having the children is just that - not giving her all the information. Lying means giving her false information.
This insistence always feels like victim-blaming to me. A way to frame what Daphne did as "justified" because Simon "deserved it."
SpoilerI will also remain confused at the showrunner's insistence on keeping the rape from the books, but putting more focus/sympathy on Daphne's side, and not Simon's trauma that even makes him start stuttering again. I don't know what to make of the choice to essentially vindicate the rapist.
2 hours ago, Umbelina said:I also seriously don't like the word "rape" being used here. It cheapens what rape is, and we have enough of that in the world as it is.
If anything, we don't have enough of instances of rape being actually called rape in the world. From Whoopi Goldberg declaring that statutory rape is not "rape rape" to people arguing that women can't technically rape men, to #metoo showing that systematic, institutional sexual assault was overlooked for decades because it was just part of showbusiness. I mean, the statistics alone of rape convictions are there.
To me, it's as simple as this - rape is sex without consent. Regardless of Daphne's age or rage, there was a point in that act where her sexual partner withdrew his consent - she knew he withdrew his consent - and she refused to stop.
I dunno. I try not to opine too much on this topic, because it's one of those things I don't like arguing about, you know? Discussing it makes it seem like non-consensual sex being rape is a subjective judgment based on scenarios.
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On 1/16/2021 at 3:48 PM, shoetingstar said:
I was really confused by Daphne's anger directed toward Simon.
She wasn’t angry, she was frustrated. She hadn’t had a proper conversation with him. She didn’t know if what he told the Queen was true or just another part of the ruse to get the license. She didn’t know if he hated her for forcing him into marriage. She thought they’d get to clear the air on their wedding night and he puts them in separate rooms!
QuoteThey steamily kissed in the garden, so obviously they wanted each other. Having to marry should have been a "yay!"
Daphne probably thought that for like 2 seconds before Simon made it painfully clear that just because he liked kissing her didn’t mean he wanted to marry her.
15 minutes ago, smartymarty said:After his speech to the Queen, I'd think they both would be okay. I had no idea why they kept avoiding each other at the wedding reception, why he was so distant when they reached the inn.
They say why in their big love declarations. Simon feels sick with guilt that he’s forced her into marriage, believes she hates him and is trying to spare her the affliction of his presence. Daphne in turn feels sick with guilt that she’s forced him into marriage, believes he hates her... you get the idea. 😄 Miscommunication between the lovers is a feature of the genre, not a bug.
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Newly weds “christening” every room in their new home is as tropey as it gets. It’s not Simon disrespecting her or rather either of them disrespecting each other, it feels a little puritanical to view what is clearly mutual enjoyable sex as something the man “takes” from the woman. They also seem to share an exhibitionist kink as evidenced by the “what will they think?”/“does it matter?” exchange.
I’m more concerned about Jeffries or some other servant needing to pick up crusty handkerchiefs after them!
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On 1/7/2021 at 2:22 PM, tennisgurl said:
The fight between Anthony and Simon was way more brutal than the feud between Daphne and Simon, even before the fists started flying. Anthony really held his own, especially considering Simon boxes for fun, the guy has a seriously hard punch. At least they didn't try to duel this time.
I think this fight was worse than their duel. The kind of fight you can only have with someone who knows you too well and knows all your insecurities. Coincidentally, the two actors have great chemistry as old friends. I was surprised rewatching how few scenes they shared together. I feel like if they had more focus than they actually did.
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On 12/29/2020 at 8:49 PM, whiporee said:
If they are following the books, they can't not have Alex. They can recast him, because the show isn't popular enough for there to be many people who actually care. But Alex is part of the Roci family, and unless they intend to abandon the books, they simply can't get rid of the character. He can't just get subbed in by another character.
I'm honestly trying to remember if Alex did anything significant (besides very cool piloting on the Roci, maybe?) and I'm drawing a blank? Perhaps they can give Clarissa a pilot arc to fill the gap for Alex
Spoilerand give him her own hero's exit. Although it made more sense for Clarissa since she was dying from her implants already.
On 12/29/2020 at 8:49 PM, whiporee said:SpoilerBobby and Clarissa each have arcs that extend out into Book 7 (I think Clarissa makes it until book 8), and Bobby's long-term ideas with Alex are sort of a crucial part of her character one we hit the time jump. And Drummer is HUGE in book 7 and in 8, and I imagine in 9, too.
SpoilerClarissa bites it in book 7.
I don't know what to put in spoilers!
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22 hours ago, MissLucas said:
As an aside: I really loved the symbols on the Razorback illustrating the history of aviation - I had not noticed them before.
I didn't realize this until you said it then I went back to confirm. I love these subtle world building easter eggs!
Drummer knows that Marcos killed Fred, right?
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This is where I thought the necklace would be relevant, because Cressida could have used it as proof. But it weirdly never comes up again! The Prince asked Daphne if she was being forced into marriage so it seemed like if he knew the truth, he won't care and he'd marry her anyway if she wanted him. The Queen didn't want to "lose". Without the necklace, it would have been Cressida's word against everyone else's because Simon won't have collaborated the rumor, which was the problem with Nigel since he was the one that would go about spreading it.
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I agree that Simon should never have followed her into the garden. I go further back and say he should not have come to that party, and stuck to his guns and left England that night. But it's not the same situation like with Nigel where Daphne was sacrificing herself for her family's sake. She wanted to marry Simon, and she didn't take any of the opportunities the Prince, then the Queen offer her to get out of the marriage, and keep her family's reputation intact. It's because she did this while thinking that Simon didn't want her, and she's dragging him to the altar, that I say she disrespected his choice.
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https://io9.gizmodo.com/patty-jenkins-says-warner-bros-wanted-her-seen-but-not-1845984253
This comment just put my own thoughts about this in words:
QuoteI get what Jenkins is saying, and it sounds like despite the fight she was able to get her vision through in the first film.
But then it seems like, once handed carte blanche for the sequel she kinda shat the bed? I mean, there was good there...but a LOT of bad. And this time she wrote the script.
So what happens now? It’s proper for Jenkins to get the credit she deserves for the first film, but then she should also shoulder the blame for the failings of the second.
In this particular situation, is there space to say that Jenkins is an excellent director for this type of film, but needs an assist in the writing department? Similar to how George Lucas benefited from having a check on his own creative process during the OT that wasn’t there for the prequels?
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2 hours ago, Mirabelle said:
Each child has a paired sibling - one that is just a year or two apart and there are about four years between each pair of siblings. I've still got three episodes to go but I wish the show had shown that Daphne and Coin had their own special bond.
So the show traded Daphne and Colin's closeness for Daphne and Eloise? Now I see why book readers are frustrated by show Colin.
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1 hour ago, Growsonwalls said:
I don't think Daphne "tricked" him into marriage. Simon followed her into the garden and initiated physical contact with her. Anthony saw them and insisted on a duel. Daphne made the sensible decision that marriage is not as bad as death.
I was talking about after the duel, when she tells her brothers that they've agreed to marry after Simon told her he wasn't going to. She forced his hand. Later on, the Prince gives her an out when he asks her if she's being forced and she slips and says she's the one forcing Simon. Even later, the Queen herself tells Daphne to choose who she wants and she chooses Simon. She gets all these chances to stop the marriage, but she pushes on, all the while thinking that Simon doesn't want to marry her, and resents her for making him. What happened in the garden would have only ruined her if Simon had admitted it, the way Nigel tried to force her into marrying him. Anthony asked for the duel because of male pride, and because he wanted to escape his life, either as a fugitive with Sienna or as a dead man. As a sidenote, this is where I thought the necklace would play a role, and Cressida could use it as "evidence" of what happened, but it never comes up again. Who would believe the word of a jealous rival against a future Princess? People might wonder but unless Daphne had a brown baby 9 months later, they'd quickly move on to the next juicy gossip. Maybe trick isn't the right word, but Daphne admits she trapped him into marrying her.
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Dune: Part Two (2023)
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One thing time jump would have helped to do was give us an important motivator for Paul to undergo the Spice Agony.
But for obvious reasons, DV did not want to cast or CGI a sentient toddler so the timeline was collapsed to the duration of Alia's gestation.