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Whichever version, I think some people are seriously exaggerating Silver Surfer's importance to ticket sales. This movie is not going to live or die based on a side character played by an actor who sixth-billed.

I don't have many comments on this episode. It did show the intersection of medicine and crime investigation, which I don't think we need to see every week, but occasionally is good. Skipped Ingrid's subplot. I'm not into Sherlock lore, so I was neutral on LeStrade's introduction. Still not interested in whatever is going on with Moriarty & his Minions.

Wow, kinda over-the-top action AND over-the-top backstory for the two new characters. I actually laughed out loud when they all had to jump out that window! But it's been a little while since we've had a ridiculous stunt on this show, so maybe I'll allow it. And I wonder if this show's commitment to fashion modeling whilst fighting crime will carry over to the new show, if it gets picked up? In any case, Sam/Juani Feliz was a bigger draw for me than Welliver.

[Wasn't sure where to put this, sorry if I missed a more appropriate topic] So with Mickey 17 and Sinners, that's two movies this year with a one actor playing twin leads; and then Alto Knights with De Niro in two roles, this seems to be a trend?? (And I just realized those are all under WB.) Now I'm wondering if there's going to be a fourth film this year with someone playing two lead roles! Is there another one coming out I haven't about yet??

Back to the movie for a second; I do like that so far this seems to have a different vibe than previous MCU movies. One thing I'm worried about is the chemistry between the main cast; the trailers haven't sold me on that yet.

No, it's about changing characters. If you were a huge fan of Superman, and the first film adaptation they did of him they made him a woman, you wouldn't like it. You keep using genderswap examples while you say 'it's not about gender' -- just sayin'. Again, "the fans" are not a monolith. And "diehard fans" aren't the only ones to be considered. Disney/Marvel is also trying to make new fans. ALL of these comic book characters are going to have changes for the big screen, and yes, some of that some people aren't going to like. I'm with you there. However, I'm guessing most of the audience - who are not 'diehards' - won't notice or care.

Looking at the characters they've highlighted in the marketing so far, it's more like 5 out of 7; so, yes. We can quibble about how much is "most", but it's not all, so why should they ignore non-male fans when there's money to be made? (And we don't want this to flop, right?) No, but I think you and Disney/Marvel probably disagree about who this movie's 'core audience' is. Ah, well, I can see why you'd feel that way. Again, "the superhero audience" is broader than you think. And it needs to be, to make a profit off these big-budget spectacles.

I think clips from these were already released before; but WB put out a few longer BTS videos: Bong Joon Ho’s Directorial Style, Creating the Visuals of Mickey 17, Creating the Characters

So if it makes money, everything's cool, right? If it flops, I don't think it's going to be because Marvel/Disney decided to correct a massive gender imbalance. The context of that quote is that she can't play Sue like they wrote her 60 years ago, with its underlying sexism -- which is true for any movie being made today:

Watson is thrown into a detective case when he is unsure whether the patient he is treating for one of the most rare ailments in the world, alien hand syndrome, is guilty of pushing his brother in front of a bus to his death. Airdate: April 20, 2025

McCall is contacted by Samantha Reed, whose father, ex-CIA agent Elijah Reed, is missing. While Samantha joins forces with the Equalizer team to track down the agency legend, she learns more about her family's past in the Dominican Republic. Airdate: April 20, 2025

Eh - he gets kinda judgey at #4, #8, and #13 (ETA: and elsewhere!); but otherwise, great points.

Keep in mind, this is secondhand-secondhand info; but my brother picked up the habit of drinking warm water from when he worked in South Korea for a while. It's supposedly better/healthier than drinking it cold, but I don't know the exact reasoning behind it. Nope! I don't remember exactly where I heard it from decades ago, but yes, it has to do with leaching from the pipes. I still do this, although I agree the risk is probably marginal.

Yeah, I did like the change of pace of Robyn having a day off and spending time with Dee. And yes, I know Dee is still a teen, but I feel like she should be at least mature enough not to abandon the car and her mom because she was upset. They could go several ways with Dee's college plans; but Princeton is like less than an hour away by train in NJ, so she could be accepted and still believably come back to visit often. I don't want Mel to have PTSD, but I don't mind the storyline; but I didn't like that she was hiding it from Harry. But TV writers need drama. I do have sympathy for people who fall prey to these 'sweetheart scams', but it's still hard for me to imagine handing over that much money to someone else.

Heh -- that's exactly what I want to know, too.

Still don't like Ingrid, but I was starting to feel some sympathy for her. Then she went and murdered her dad, so all that went out the window. So I think all the doctors have had a personal case except, um, Other Twin Without the Glasses.

Ugh - You can tell I don't follow sports; I thought we were safe from overruns, but it was golf this time. I guess I'll catch up later this week.

This isn't going to come out for a while, so I'd rather wait for the official photos than squint at leaks. It's going to be based off the comic, but I'd temper expectations; not about quality, but none of these comic book movies ever follow the actual comic story very closely, if at all. Not to mention they've got to tie this in to Superman (through Krypto, I'm guessing).

Another Romeo and Juliet is coming to theaters, this time a musical. Still set in the 1300s, but they don't seem to using Shakespeare's dialog; among other changes: Juliet & Romeo

Heh -- I don't think ever ever seen a sequel lean into the camp and memes like this before. Like, they looked at the SNL parody sketch and said "Yeah, let's do that!". I saw this pointed out elsewhere, but they basically pulled a Terminator 2 here by turning the villain into a hero in the sequel. Also it seems like they changed genres? Or at least this is way more comedic than the first, based on the trailer. Anyway, I guess we'll see if all that can replicate the first's viral fame (I doubt it).

What other episode has this character been in? I guess I missed his previous appearances. Nevermind, figured out how to look it up.

The team suspects Aunt Vi's friend Evelyn is being taken advantage of by a con man. Meanwhile, McCall decides to take the day off equalizing and spend quality time with Delilah. Directed by Daniela Ruah (who some might know as Kensi from NCIS:LA). Airdate: April 13, 2025

Ingrid's lies come back to haunt her when her sister Gigi needs to be treated by the team after she develops side effects to the secret treatments Ingrid put her through. Also, Watson and Mary bond over a tragedy. Airdate: April 13, 2025

Late to comment, but I really liked the energy Jack Black brought to the show. Sometimes some jokes work better cranked up to 11.

This one got the biggest laughs from me! Especially the student loans part, because, yeah - the government is probably never never getting all that money back... not in this economy! The ticker along the bottom was great too. One was 'Ketchup Packets'. ETA: She was also in the White Potus sketch!