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34 minutes ago, yagathai said:
Clearly Shadow has never taken a Comparative Mythology class, because between Grimnir, Wotan and Wednesday it's not like Odin was being coy about his identity.
I suspect that Shadow is like a good many people.
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19 hours ago, ombre said:
I continue to be impressed by how the show plays with light and surface. This time I was all over struck with Bilquis. I've read so many complaints by people in film about how current technology doesn't show dark skin in dim lighting well, often used as an excuse for why there aren't more, better roles for dark-skinned performers. It's a pleasure to see work that refutes the heck out of that, shows it up as a lazy excuse.
Loving all the glorious, well-lit flesh and sensuality this episode. Bilquis looked absolutely, deliciously radiant. I'm glad they told more of her story. Did anyone else notice that, in her flashback temple scene, she was wearing the jewelry set she was gazing at while she was in the museum? I'm curious to see the role she will play at the House on the Rock. Her role in the book was much, much more limited.
Dammit if Laura hasn't grown on me. I gotta admire her no fucks given attitude.
Orlando Jones is playing Mr. Nancy with great edge and ferocity! Whew! Such panache! Let the man tell his Gotdamn story! I want him to make me a suit with all the accessories, AND tell me a story.
I don't want it to be over!!!!!!!!!! I may just go back and watch it again, to savor the wonderful details.
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On 5/3/2017 at 1:06 PM, tennisgurl said:
Speaking of, Mr. Nancy is the character I'm most concerned about being brought to screen. I'm not a purest by any means, and I get that things change in adaptation, but Orlando Jones still strikes me as a weird choice for Mr. Nancy. I had a few reservations about a few other casting choices, but seeing them, I think they'll be fine, but Orlando Jones is just so young! He is a good actor and all, and they have the style right it seems, but I always pictured Mr. Nancy as a cool, fun loving, super chill old guy who might be old, but he still loves to have fun and laugh and tell stories.
Orlando Jones threw me for a loop as well. Even though he is 50, he looks younger. I pictured an older, shorter, nattily dressed gentleman with a twinkle of mischief in his eye. I love the suggestions that have been thrown out here, especially Keith David and Scatman Crothers. When I read the book, I envisioned more a Redd Foxx type. And, thinking on it now, I can also see a Sammy Davis jr type. Both were charismatic entertainers with great comedic timing and devil may care attitude. They could tell a story that would entrance you and charm your pants off. Seeing as how both those gents are dead, I could see Eddie Griffin. Funnily enough, Eddie and Orlando were in a movie together, Double Take.
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Really? No seat belts, guys?
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I was disappointed that the Jesus in the opening wasn't able to offer more protection to the people. Only one family seemed to escape the massacre; was it because their faith was stronger than the others?
Also disappointing: that Wednesday did not notice his bodyguard was bleeding out.
The irony of Mad Sweeney's endless yapping about Salim's yapping.
The Vulcan factory, with the upbeat song playing, initially reminded me of "Everything is Awesome" scene from The Lego Movie.
Vulcan sure was shitty to Shadow. Shadow kept looking at Wednesday like, "Dude, let's GO!" And Wednesday was all, "Be cool." He had already taken in all the clues, and had planned his next move. A cagey trickster at his best. I think that Shadow's over the top reaction to Vulcan's beheading was, in a way, a release of tension. He was really stressed the entire time, plus, still suffering from blood-loss and maybe shock.
Laura, Mad Sweeney and Salim/Not Salim are an awesome trio! I enjoyed the writing for this section very much. Mad's comments were crass, but, that's who that character is. I like how Salim/Not Salim and Laura's relationship is developing. They could be positive influences on each other. Mad Sweeney is the asshole third wheel. Interesting how Salim took Mad being a leprechaun and Laura being dead in stride.
1 minute ago, starri said:Don't you just look at Salim and want to hug him?
YES! He has the most sensitive, soulful eyes!
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5 minutes ago, Winston9-DT3 said:
"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum, bitches" made me cringe.
5 minutes ago, Winston9-DT3 said:I'm not a huge fan of using woman casually calling each other "bitches" as a sign of solidarity and resistance.
My impression was that she was referring to TPTB as bitches. Like she was basically saying fuck the system.
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That scene of Moira staring in the mirror and recovering herself was electric. "Hold on, sugah, I'll be right there." And, she's coming with something for your ass.
When Moira and June were talking in the room, I kept wondering if the room might be bugged, or fred might overhear. Same thing with Nick and the Chef Martha. People always act like they can't be overheard.
So, Rita had a son who died in the war. I wonder if she wanted to smash that glass into Serena's face when she offered that platitude about they that mourned being comforted.
I like Rita. The actress has done a lot with a small role. I often think about that scene from an earlier episode when June is in the tub. Rita has been sent to fetch her for Serena. June makes some snarky comment with a big, bright, fake smile, and Rita, just outside the door, has to stifle laughter. I thought that was a nice moment of solidarity.
Ms. Putnam seemed sooooooo nice. She went out of her way to comfort and reassure Janine before the ceremony. That made it worse somehow. And her creepy, encouraging smile at her husband as Janine sobs................
Fuck you, Daniel. And Ms. Daniel too. And, most of all, FUCK YOU, fred. "Did you like that? You don't have to be quiet here. You can be free."
FUCK YOU, fred.
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I really, really, really liked the cop lady, and I'm sorry that her time on this show was so brief. I'd watch a cop show with her and Nicole Beharie all day long.
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3 minutes ago, DarkRaichu said:
I wonder if that frozen bison god that killed the mammoth god priestess was the same fire breathing bison in Shadow's dreams.
I thought that! It makes sense that the Bison would be one of the original American Gods.
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I guess I would like to see Laura be more contrite about everything. She just seems to feel so damned entitled. I was so glad when Shadow said he wasn't her Puppy.
And wouldn't her airbrush skin color come off in the bath water?
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6 hours ago, rozen said:
*Also tired of writers introducing one male and one female PoC character, and then forcing them to fall for each other. There's nothing about Norths' character thus far that makes me think Harriet is even his type.
WORD.
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Finally got to see this! Woo hoo! So glad to know what everyone is talking about.
I savored this episode, watching it in small batches. From the opening to the end, so many lovely details. I'm so glad they are taking their time rolling out the story.
Ricky Whittle is doing a fine job as Shadow, and is so scrumptious to look upon. He is portraying the emotions just right. I especially loved the airport scene where Shadow kept his temper in check with the counter clerk.
Loved the before and after of Bilquis. She was looking at that guy like a starving woman looking at a steak, and she glowed with satiation after she got what she needed. Did anyone else notice that when she implored him to worship her the first time, he moved like he was going to go down on her? I gotta giver her date props for his marvellous acting, first with disbelief and trepidation, then with great fervor and intensity. The only thing that would have made her devouring him even more absurdly awesome would have been for her to burp with satisfaction after pushing him in.
LOVE THIS, and can't wait to devour the rest. All the wonderful discussions here have really whetted my appetite.
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To me, a handful of dance classes as a child or in college or even as an adult does not a ringer make. Dancing for a living does.
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The show should create a more even playing field by only having contestants on with no real/formal dance training, then we can watch them learn from scratch.
9 hours ago, calipiano81 said:It just seems like the contestants on this show, if they want to win, would have better results if they spent more time and concentrated on making sure they showed an outgoing, positive personality, planned out the best backstories to include in their packages, made friends with everyone on the cast...basically everything that is non-dance related. Dancing is the least important factor in winning DWTS after all.
So true for this show. A shame it has to be that damned cookie-cutter. Personally, I always hate to be shown the contestant back stories on talent based competitions. I don't care, show me your talent. I don't need contestants to be ass-kissing politicians or have a sobb story. I need them to put in a good effort, build skills, and show some performance quality on the dance floor.
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28 minutes ago, Ragingviolet said:
That's my point tho. That she thought she was helping create this world where they were going to live more biblically in her mind however she didn't realize that when these scenarios go bad they go really bad for the woman. I have sympathy for her because she trusted her husband and thought he knew her value and maybe he did at one time but now she's just as trapped as the handmaids.
I understand your point of view. I was raised under very similar beliefs, and, unfortunately, I saw how often the women's submission ended up being oppression.
It is a viable choice, if that is what the couple wants to do. It can be positive IF there is love and consideration. To me, the problem comes when individuals or societies decide to force these choices on others who may not share their views.
I do, to some degree feel for Serena. The outcome of her beliefs were detrimental to her, even more so for the other women. Perhaps she could not have foreseen the brutal turn her dream would take. She was the architect of her own undoing.
I feel that anytime you try to take other people's rights way, anytime you choose to be complicit it the oppression of others, then you are ultimately colluding in your own oppression.
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If I was Sasheer, I'd just want The Rock to pick me up.
Rock and Pimpkins 2020!
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19 hours ago, Ragingviolet said:
Maybe i can shed light on the domestic feminism theme. I believed in this too. Whee both parties are loving to each other and the man doesn't make decisions without knowing what his wife wants. This is biblical actually so i do feel sorry for Serena joy and make no qualms about that
What you describe is the ideal. I don't think it works always works out that way in reality. What is going on in Gilead goes way beyond "domestic feminism" because the women's feelings aren't taken into account at all. I don't think this is what Serena had in mind. At least, not for herself.
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9 hours ago, Robert Lynch said:
Who's that blank-faced weirdo kid with the backpack in Perry's first song? He looked bored to death, especially in the goodbyes. Is he somebody Perry knows or is he just bizarre window dressing...?
Hard to explain....He's a Vine "star" who is known for dancing like that. That's his thing. I can't remember his name, but, I'll try to post a video.
Here is one:
The last thing I saw as I was going to sleep was the very beginning of Katy's performance. I remember thinking: "Why is Katy Perry dressed like Beetlejuice?"
I just watched the video of that performance. Katy Perry is the least interesting performer in it. I was so thrilled to recognize some of the Drag Queens, especially VIVACIOUS from RuPaul's Drag Race. Go, Ornacia's Mom!
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Total conspiracy theory: Maybe the Mexican Ambassador and her aide are working together to smuggle Handmaids out of Gilead. Trading for Handmaids is just a ruse. She's playing the long game, see? She had to pretend to go along with the Commander, to pretend to be helpless to June so that no one would suspect. She is a masterful actress. When the Ambassador left with the Commander, the aide stepped in and offered assistance. A well oiled machine.
Total blarney, probably. Just a thought.
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3 hours ago, dmc said:
Not random at all I think Lady Caroline and Marney too next season
The actress that plays Caroline is so gorgeous! She has the perfect lovely face for these period costume pieces. I'd be down for her to enjoy Marney, and it could be beneficial for him, too.
The actress I was referring to as ending up with Irish love interests was the actress playing Charlotte, Jessica Brown Findlay, who played Lady Sybil on Downton Abbey. She married an Irish man on that show, and then had Marney on this show.
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Janine: Never change.
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Oh! I am on FIRE with longing for season two! So many stories to catch up with!
Lucy: Such loathing for the culls! I'm so glad that she has an outlet for her rage and disgust. Loved her cocky attitude at the end. During the training scene, her comment, "I'll pound you....to tripe!" gave me chills. Abused people often repeat the words used to abuse them.
Margaret: Ironic that she was able to do for the Scanwell girl what she couldn't do for her own daughters. Nice moment of tenderness at the end with Fanny.
Emily Rose: Saucy wench! She never doubted her own worth. She and Charles, what a match! Nice to see him show some backbone with his mother. Emily will continue the theme of him being subservient to strong women. Maybe she will appreciate him...but not too much ;).
Harriet: She's gonna be a spot of trouble for Margaret next season.
Charlotte: Dressed all in white frills, like a bride. Being wedded into a new life with renewed purpose. Loved Caroline's reason for agreeing to help Charlotte with Marney. Total random thought: This actress often plays characters that end up in romantic entanglements with Irishmen.
I love this show so much! The acting, the writing, the costumes, even the music. It has all been so compelling. And, one of the best parts is coming here to see everyone's thoughts on it. :)
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10 hours ago, Ms Blue Jay said:
I also think it's funny (sickly funny) that some people are having viscerally negative reactions to the Commander now. Like now they think of him as repugnant. LOL. Because before he was Captain Morality or something. He's a fucking rapist, and has been since Episode 1. And he has always raped under the threat of death. But NOW people seem to hate him.
I can't speak for all, but I suspect that few thought he was Captain Morality. If you didn't know that he was an architect of this regime, one could think that he was maybe just another person caught up in horrible situation. The way he was initially portrayed, one could possibly stretch to find ways sympathize with him as a human. The mask has been torn away. The monster is revealed.
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9 hours ago, breezy424 said:
You can be the best dancer in the world but if you don't have 'appeal' to the viewers, you're not going to get the votes. It's that simple.
Simone was technically good. She's used to being in contests where she is judged primarily on skill, not popularity. This experience must have been very frustrating for her. No matter how good she was, she couldn't win, because she didn't know how to, or care to, play to the audience. At least she got her beloved 10s.
I love Normani's Grandma! She's a cheeky Dame! Her face just lit up when Val claimed her from Len. Yasss, Queen!
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The Mythology and Folklore of American Gods
in American Gods [V]
ombre, thank you so much for discovering and sharing this.