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  1. I was very intrigued by the concept and was happy at all the buzz and praise it was getting. I finally got to watch the movie, and while I usually like quiet movies like this, the story just didn't affect me in any way. The characters didn't click with me, and the script and the dialogue just felt very average and uninspired. Maybe my expectations were too elevated. It wasn't bad per se, but disappointingly not special in any way.
  2. I didn't much feel like watching the show after the rushed wedding with Ada, but this show is able to revive my interest when I start up again. I do feel badly for Ada even though I can't say I felt any chemistry with her now husband. It was just too fast, too soon. And now it was obviously just meant to cause drama, so it isn't affecting me emotionally at all. In another predictable plotline, it looks like George suddenly has a heart. I thought one of the workers would shoot George's No. 2 guy while they were standing up on the platform. I thought we would get a bit more about Mr. Church after finding out about his wife's tragic death. But I like the clock-maker guy, so that was a fun subplot. I was surprised Peggy had no idea about the threat to close colored schools and the newspaper editor never covered it despite him not thinking it was going to happen. I'm guessing Dashiell called the school to ensure Marian could come to that party. He seemed like such an upstanding guy, so it was quite a turn in this episode for him to stage that public proposal that backed Marian into a corner. I feel in the last two or three episodes, Marian looked like she wanted to get the hell outta there near the end of her scenes with the Dashiell family of 2.
  3. Did they know Natalie Zea wouldn't be around for much of Season 3 when they wrote the Season 2 finale? Without her, it seems like the cast is dominated by guys.
  4. That was an interesting listen. He raised some good points. I looked on IMDB and was surprised he only wrote 7 episodes of "Frasier". He wrote one episode in Season 1, two episodes in Season 2. Then, he went off to do a different show. He talked in the podcast about coming back and writing Frasier the way he used to be, so I guess that was his one episode in Season 5. His next one was Season 9 and his last one was Season 11. Is it common to writers just returning intermittently like that? Or did he have some other behind-the-scenes role?
  5. I caught up so I could watch the finale with Roz, and it was a bit of a waiting game for two scenes. The rest of the episode was fine. Not strong, but it had a few amusing moments. I was a bit annoyed at Freddie bringing stuff over from Frasier's party to Eve's, though I know I should feel badly for her. I did feel sad at the scenes where Frasier was holding his dad's dancing Santa, though. The unintentionally funniest part was how the bows weren't even touching the instruments when those kids were "playing". I'm pretty sure Frasier could have kept his guests if he had just played music on a stereo instead. Overall, I could take or leave another season. The cast and the writing aren't horrible, but not really enough to tune in for. Frasier is still Frasier, but there's nowhere interesting for the character to go, especially in this mostly uninspired sandbox. It's not worth it just to wait for a cameo here or there.
  6. I actually thought this episode had more amusing lines and more competent delivery than the other episodes so far. I liked Frasier's talk with Alan, but in this case, calling the plumber seemed more about Frasier not being able to stand the hole in the wall and the fear that Freddie would go overboard with the future repairs after Eve's warning. And was Freddie bothered by his dad doing everything, or was he just having trouble explaining his living arrangement to his dates/one-night stands?
  7. I agree there was needless attempt to re-make the Downton formula of upstairs vs downstairs on this show. Instead of servants, they could have devoted stories to other "new money" families, or just other groups working in the city. In terms of the servants, one difference is some of the servants in Downton Abbey had been working with each other for a long time, and with a stronger loyalty to their family. Whereas with the Russells moving in, I initially thought it might be interesting what it was like with a newly assembled team of servants who may not have worked with each other for very long. But that wasn't really explored. On this show, they haven't established the relationships between the servants, or between the servants and their household as well. Bannister has been working for Agnes for a long time, but he didn't give a second thought to betraying her to help the Russells for a night. The cook was gambling, but we never saw knowledge/concern from her fellow servants. Of course, I would like nothing more than a spinoff show featuring Armstrong and her mother.
  8. I just didn't feel anything at the wedding and was sort of rooting for Agnes to sweep in and reveal the reverend's deep dark secret, especially with the Church entry scene being reminiscent of Maleficent crashing the christening in Sleeping Beauty. I thought the reverend was being a tad pushy and manipulative when Ada was having doubts. I would have enjoyed a longer, more gradual engagement. This rushed sequence makes me think this is more plot driven and leading to something else. Turner paying a cook to put something into the soup was one thing, but that footman guy was simply going to spill the soup? That was anti-climatic and idiotic. He agreed to make himself look incompetent? I can only imagine how great his "payment" from Turner was. How did he get himself assigned to serve the Duke anyway? The whole scheme was half-baked. You'd think everything would have been tasted before it was sent up even if Watson? didn't see anything. Larry acts like a teenager. I did like the subplot about the engineer of the bridge, but it felt a little tacked on. Hopefully, it will be an ongoing plotline. The Pittsburgh stuff seems too peripheral if it's meant to be a major plot point this season. With George's right-hand man taking a more hardline approach, I'm guessing George will be the pragmatist and meet the strikers in the middle, so we as the audience can stay on his "side". You'd think Bertha would have had Gladys interact with the Duke informally first instead of just surprise pairing them at dinner, if she truly wanted them to hit it off. I'm surprised the show isn't making Marion falling for her cousin, and she even seems skeptical at the prospect. I'm glad for that, at least. I just assumed Oscar's date's business guy was shocked that he was told all the secrets of their company. Regardless, I figure he will lose his money. Imagine him beating the carpets with his cousin. Peggy's story was interesting, up until they used the whole serious situation to jumpstart an adultery subplot.
  9. Turner's husband was younger than I thought he'd be. I thought it must have been someone ready to keel over any moment. So now we have seen Bertha burn both of her children's love interests. I don't feel badly for Larry. Given they're the first couple we've seen unclothed in bed together, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a baby in the works. Peggy's trip and the debate at the dinner table was interesting. I too was shocked when the editor guy opened his door with his shirt off, though that whole half of the screen was blurry. Once again, the most random moments in the episode were completely blurry for no reason. I'm not sure what I think about Ada and the minister. I do like seeing Ada happy and Marion helping her to meet up, but I don't feel much romantic chemistry yet and it's going too fast. I can't see this show breaking up the two sisters living together. The house is so small you can hear that kid's alarm clock ringing? The show is making me want to see Mrs. Astor and the Academy fail. I expected to see Mr. Winterton ask Bertha about a box at the Met (and getting his friends to switch over) resolving the financial problems, but George somehow "handled" it. What does Mrs. Astor think of Aurora spending so much time with Mrs. Russell? I'm surprised she isn't asking Agnes to threaten her a little.
  10. I fell behind for a few weeks, but this show is easy to get back on. Not sure what I think of the new minister guy, but it's nice seeing Ada being happy. Still dislike Larry sleeping with the older woman. They were together publicly at the play, so tongues will surely start wagging soon. Turner as expected couldn't help herself but gloat and show her hand right away. I think I would have liked to see Bertha squirm for a bit longer. I don't get what Bertha thinks she can gain by having the Met open the season the same night as the Academy. It would be smarter to start by encouraging old money to get a box in both first. I thought their plan from the season premiere was just to steal the best performers from the Academy. I doubt that bald servant will be leaving, so I'm guessing the secret will come out. Or he will find out the son-in-law was paying him out without the daughter's knowledge. Though the daughter didn't want anything to do with him either, so maybe not. The out of focus technique has been bothering me a lot this season, especially with how extreme it has been (with 1/3 of the screen blurred out). I've noticed this effect a lot on CW shows, and I found it distracting too. With a period drama, I especially want to see every detail of the setting.
  11. This episode had its moments, both amusing ones and some cringe-worthy ones, with Frasier constantly embarrassing himself. Not much to say beyond that, though. David is still hit and miss for me. The audience clapping after one of his speeches didn't help.
  12. Camera One

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    "Wish" did not do well in the box office, unfortunately. Are families with younger children less likely to go the theaters now? It's not like people would be going with little kids to see "Napoleon" or the Hunger Games prequel (I'm assuming, but who knows these days). https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/26/disney-new-animated-movie-wish-flop-bomb-thanksgiving-box-office/ https://variety.com/2023/film/news/box-office-disney-wish-disappoints-napoleon-beats-expectations-1235808957/
  13. Reading the showrunner's post Season 2 interview, there seems to be 4 main threads in Season 3. How they will pace that within 6 episodes, yet still give us a satisfying resolution is the question. I'm guessing to "save" Eve, they will need to go the military base, which is also where Gavin's questionable sister is. On the way, in Episode 1, they face dinosaurs where the show will blow their whole Season 3 budget. Eve in the past meets Gavin's sister from the past, who is full of cryptic non-answers. Episode 2, they face Confederate soldiers working for the military base and get kidnapped. Episode 3, they are brought in front of Gavin's evil sister who is full of cryptic non-answers. But dun dun dun, she was Levi's wife in the 1980s. Episode 4, we kill some time with Veronica and Lucas and Ty and Paara. Episode 5, Eve finds a way back just as Gavin is about to kill his ruthless sister, and Eve runs in at the last moment, "Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Episode 6, Silas crawls back and tells them about the special emergency portal that's hidden under the sabre tooth tiger cave and Levi sacrifices himself so they can go back. Don't forget the Kleenex as they take one last walk around that clearing.
  14. Interview with Kelsey Grammer: https://deadline.com/2023/11/kelsey-grammer-frasier-revival-season-2-interview-1235634579/
  15. Yet these writers will probably still introduce Eve's long-lost grandpa and Gavin's long-lost great aunt, as well as a new set of pointless out-of-nowhere "mysteries" and side quests before realizing they had one episode left.
  16. I was looking forward to seeing Lilith again, but this episode was rather disappointing. I didn't find much of it to be funny. Lilith seemed to break character in the first scene at the bar. The reunion reminded me of the Murphy Brown sequel series, where their previously quick witty banter could not be recaptured at their current ages. Maybe in that sense, it was a good idea after all to pair Frasier with a brand new cast. Though the new characters are so bland that I sort of wish Lilith could stick around longer so there was time for them to find their groove again.
  17. In real life, June is 43 while Freddie is 36, so that's not too far off. I'm not sure how old Freddie is supposed to be on the show. There's also a bigger age difference between Freddie and Olivia (head of dept) than Freddie and June, and I find the crush she has on Freddie to be rather cringey and unfunny.
  18. This is definitely another possibility. Regardless, drama-wise, I think Turner will use what she has in one way or another. At some point, Turner will want something, and this will be her leverage. Ultimately, it will likely blow up in her face, but that woman is as vindictive and conniving as you can get, but not exactly clear-headed or smart.
  19. Regardless of their ages, I actually thought Frasier did have chemistry with the women.
  20. I actually laughed in this episode, which is a welcomed change from the previous ones. But I agree the two women were a bit too young and Frasier's ego at the end was more cringey than funny.
  21. Turner and Bertha both have a similar sneering air to them. We haven't really seen Turner's charming side yet, LOL. George made a huge mistake of not telling the whole truth to his wife. Turner will surely enjoy twisting the knife.
  22. It felt like an abrupt reset to me, back to square one. Peggy again works for Marian's aunt. It rather shortcuts the development of her relationship with her parents, too. It was one of the central "mysteries" of Season 1, so it was glaring when it was wrapped up so perfunctorily. This was probably the main problem. It seems to show poor planning on Fellowes' part.
  23. Yeah, that was a bit of a jump. I guess home reno is the first step?
  24. Now that we know Larry is so easy, maybe Turner bedded him too.
  25. I'm glad Agnes gave Armstrong a talking-to, but clearly, it didn't stick and she was being her usual rude self. I did laugh when Armstrong said she hoped that clock was broken because that footman guy would probably mess up the repair. Though Turner sure hit the jackpot, so some people get rewarded for bad behavior. I liked Oscar a little more for the first time as he helped Marian escape that suitor. I didn't feel they had any sort of friendship up until this point, so at least this builds it a little. It was disappointing that Larry was already sleeping with Mrs. Blaine. I can see her becoming a villain eventually. I'm not sure I want a pairing with Marian if Larry sleeps around so easily. That single father guy isn't very interesting, though nice. If Bertha is fundraising and recruiting people for boxes at the new opera house, will she be shunned by old money again? Mr. Russell is promising his daughter to back her if she falls in love. Is she no longer in love with that guy from last season?
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