Inquisitionist

It feels very tired to me. Where was this? I ffwd'd through so much of this dreck that I missed it.

I found E4-1 less than compelling and am waiting until tonight to watch E4-2. Reactions to come in the episode thread (which I don't want to read until I've seen E4-2).

The best thing about the movie for me was that is sent me to youtube to find video of Queen's actual Live Aid performance. Now THAT rocked.

This S4 review in Variety isn't encouraging, but I'm still excited. Warning: the review contains mild spoilers.

Oh, my, season 3 next year? Yippee! I've had a very rotten evening, and this is making me feel better. 👍

What I don't understand is how Boseman managed to get insurance coverage while making films over the past few years. I don't mean his own personal insurance, but rather filming insurance. I thought most major films required their stars to pass a physical. For example, Spencer Tracy was very ill while filming Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? "which caused all sorts of problems with financing and insurance, and indeed he died only 17 days after filming his last scene." (From here, among other sources.)

As someone who started following the Cubs in 1969, I did not always have the warmest feelings towards Tom Seaver, but he was always a classy person and one hell of a pitcher. BTW, his dementia was apparently due to Lewy body syndrome, the same thing that afflicted Robin Williams. 😢

Several of the sketches from that episode are on youtube. I've watched his appearance as T'Challa on Black Jeopardy! about 20 times! "This may be the Blackest Black Jeopardy! yet!" -- Darnell Hayes

I like that observation.

I tried to watch this but (a) too much gratuitous language, and (b) why the hell is Veronica back in Neptune, which has now become Potterville on steroids? I prefer the memory of the near-perfect season 1. Every step since then, IMO, has been worse.

On top of everything else, I'm looking forward to seeing which Chicago locations I can identify. I know they shot a lot of exteriors in the Uptown neighborhood, but at the 00:15 mark in the trailer, that kinda looks like the interior of the Chicago Cultural Center in the Loop -- though not quite.

Definitely worth seeking this one out! Like so many others posting here, I was gut-punched by the news on Friday night. I first became aware of Mr. Boseman's talent when I watched 42 about 6 years ago. I thought to myself: where has he been hiding? I immediately took to the internet to learn more about him. It was a joy to see his career blossom since then. This ^^ is beautiful too, and cements my impression of Mr. Boseman's deep sense of humanity. To know the fate that awaits you and still have this much compassion for others is what we should all strive for, every day. This. His acting reflected his strengths and compassion as a remarkable human being. ❤️

And yet she was nominated for an Oscar. Blerg. Thanks for this! Many films I haven't seen yet, and here is my chance! ETA that according to IMDb: Jeepers creepers! Chinatown is one of my favorite movies. Just no.

When I was in grad school, one of my classmates, a robust and active 27-year-old from Germany, died in his sleep from a brain aneurysm. That was a "natural cause" of death, but certainly an unexpected one. I've always hoped his passing was actually peaceful.

Just started watching this on Netflix. Can't read the thread until later because it seems a lot of people binge-watched it before posting, and I don't want to be spoiled. 🙃 Looking forward to catching up soon!

Because babies never sleep and they're always rigidly still while awake. 🙄 Great summation, though I would say steaming pile of horse crackers. Won't be tuning in for S2. If this were named anything other than Perry Mason, would people care as much?

This review in The Atlantic pretty much sums up my feelings:

Weren't there baby bottles and milk in 1932 LA? Jesus, why bring another person into this scam? I feel like it's taking 8 hours to tell about 4 hours of story, and not even all of that. Really just slogging through to the end because my husband is intrigued, but I think this series is wildly overpraised.

I don't recall a white-haired Hamilton in the permanent Chicago company either (which I saw 3 times with 2 different actors in the role).

Watched this one last time on Friday before canceling my Disney Plus subscription. L-MM may not be the strongest singer/dancer, but I think he is a pretty good actor. I always start sniffling during Quiet Uptown, but this time his close-ups had me blubbering.

Ah, sorry about that. It can be difficult to follow discussions here sometimes. 🙄 Glad you enjoyed Act 2!!

I don't know if it's a minority opinion, but it certainly isn't mine! 🙃 I actually prefer the 2nd half, for the most part. The two Cabinet rap battles are thrilling, and Thomas Jefferson's presence throughout this half gives it an extra jolt of formidable conflict. I don't find the Maria Reynolds episode at all ho-hum, and Jasmine Cephas Jones's vocal on Say No to This is so great. The Room Where It Happened is a major turning point, and musical showcase, for Burr. Hurricane lets us into Hamilton's mindset -- he just can't help himself when it comes to thinking that he can write his way out of anything. Burn shows us how much this arrogance cost and hurt Eliza. I start sniffling during It's Quiet Uptown, and always break down completely by Who Lives, Who Dies... Don't get me wrong, there is plenty to recommend the first half as well, but I like how so many forces come to a head in the second.

Lots of good actors in Andre's category, but it's hard to believe any performance deserves this award more than his. I hope voters are paying attention!

Isn't that the truth? 😒 And that egregious mustache did not help!

Yes, I read it once I had tickets to the show, in early 2017. Chernow is an engaging writer, so even though the book is long, it was a compelling read (for me, anyway). I was delighted to learn that there was an actual drinking song at the time called The World Turned Upside Down!