MadyGirl1987

I’m in the middle of the second episode, and Tiffany’s got issues. The whole thing with talking through the pug and the creepy comments towards kids…

Since she was wondering about her husband, I assumed she was the wife of the guy, Adam, who Fisk had been holding captive and Vanessa killed.

Am I the only one surprised they had Punisher in the episode image that came up when you went to start the episode. Frank's appearance could have been an awesome surprise. Imagine; you are like, "What is Matt doing? Where is he going?" All of a sudden the Punisher starts charging him. It was a good conversation between both of them, though. I do agree with posters who wished Frank would have done more to call out the toxic use of his symbol, both in universe and in a meta way about the real world uses of it in toxic ways.

I'm reading "Sunrise on the Reaping." 4 chapters in and I am really enjoying it! I've always loved Haymitch and wanted to see more of his backstory after what we got from the original trilogy, so I am glad we are getting that here!

I would be surprised if we got more films. It's been 8 years since the first movie came out. The time to follow up would have been years ago. All the cast has moved on to other things, they missed the chance to capitalize on the zeitgeist. Not to mention uncertain economic times is not the time to release a movie full of wealth porn, even if there are deeper themes. Sad they wasted the opportunity, but it wouldn't be the first time planed sequels went undeveloped.

Isn't how they look a result of Dinklage's comments? I haven't been following the news around this film, but I vaguely recall there was a redesign after he criticized how the dwarves were being used in the film?

I'm cautiously optimistic. I think this has a chance to be Marvel's next Guardians. A rag-tag group of misfits saving the world. Whether it works or not will depend a lot on the chemistry of the cast.

Mitch and Cam were the worst couple on the show. The other couples you could see the chemistry between and they felt like actual couples. Mitch and Cam always seemed annoyed by each other.

Honestly, I think Lithgow would be a great Dumbledore. The right mix of austere and quirky. As for supporting JKR's views by taking the role, I disagree. If, as someone stated above, he was outright saying things in support of her or her views, then yeah, he's awful, but he hasn't. It's almost certain he would take the role because it's a good paycheck for an interesting role, and I don't begrudge him that. He might not even know of JKR's views. I have to remember sometime not everyone is chronically online as I am, and don't keep up with pop-culture news like I do. Also; HP is so much more then JKR now, and I don't begrudge people for still choosing to interact with the franchise. People are fans of HP rather then her. And honestly, JKR's so rich now, no amount of boycott/stepping away from her works will affect her, so, unless she's saying proceeds she gets from a project are going to a hate group or the work itself is harmful, why not allow people to still enjoy a franchise important to them.

I don’t even watch “The Bear” but I see what you did there Marvel, having Ben cook, based on who his actor is… I liked it. I think this looks like a good adaptation of Marvel’s first family. I am wondering how they are connecting it to the greater MCU, though, being set in the 60’s. I’m assuming some multiverse shenanigans with wibbley wobbly timey wimey stuff thrown it, but who knows?

Finally saw it and really loved it. Thought they did a great job adapting it, and all the cast did justice to their roles. The only complaints I have are that I found the "OZ speak"(i.e. Rejoycify and definish) grating(which I have since I first heard the music to be fair) and that I didn't like how they adapted "Defying Gravity" in the film. Breaking it up for action scenes of Elphaba flying robbed robs it of it's strength. You loose the build-up which gives the final part of it's song power. Messing with the flow of the song was the only major problem of the movie, and it was unnecessary. The song is powerful enough with an action scene. This isn't an action movie where people go for action-packed scenes. It's a dramatic musical, the drama and music is what people are going for, not a flying monkey chase during the climatic scene of act one.

I liked how they had that mom who had a failed adoption speak, since it did give some insight into what caused the Stauffers to give Huxley up since, while I don't like how they used him on their channel, I'm sure the decision to give up custody of him was not taken lightly. I'm glad it sounds like he is doing well with his new family, from the description of the CPS visit. Honestly, a child with that many needs probably will do better in another family without 3 other children where there is more opportunity for one-on-one attention, and is probably a calmer environment. Also; I was shocked at how much vitriol was thrown at the Stauffers. I can't imagine the mental gymnastics needed to be appalled at what they did to Huxley, which is a legitimate reaction, but at the same time send death threats to the other children. Make it make sense. Social media really brings out the worst mob mentality in people...

I agree. I feel nobody looks good here.

There will be new families. A never-ending cycle. Like with most influencers/public figures, the attention with go shift to someone else.

I'm glad to hear that! I didn't mean to seem like I was calling it a freak show, I meant I was worried about it seeming like a freak show because a lot of the TLC shows I have seen have that exploitive air about them; like they are putting it on air so people will watch to see people with challenges/differences and gape at how "odd" they are like people would with the old circus sideshows and stuff. I'm glad to hear TLC has changed since I last watched it.