MadyGirl1987

Really enjoyed these first episodes! I was born in 87, so after these TV eras, but I grew up watching Nick at Nite. I loved I Love Lucy, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie so this took me back. Great cast all around. Olsen and Bettany were awesome and the supporting cast was just great as well. Watching Olsen I just can’t help thinking; in the 90’s when the Olsen Twins were everywhere, who would have thought it was their little sister who had the real talent in the family. I’m really looking forward to seeing where this goes and learning more about what is actually happening.

Sweet movie. Perfect animation and great voice acting. Liked they differentiated between spark and purpose, even if I thought Joe’s conclusion was that his purpose was to teach, seeing him both with the trombone student and 22. A cute touch was in the credits where, when they normally list the name of babies born during production, they had the section titled “Recent You Seminar Graduates.”

I am sure I will get flack for this, but it has to be said; I find Meryl Streep annoying and overrated. Every thing I see her in becomes “The Meryl Streep show” and not in a good way. Like in Big Little Lies. You don’t see “character,” but rather “Meryl Streep playing character.”

I really liked this! It did a good job sending up the Hallmark Christmas movie tropes. It’s funny they mentioned Jingle All the Way, because I was growing up in Minneapolis when it was filmed there and I actually saw some of the set since they filmed the scenes in front of their homes near us, fake snow and all. I still remember how weird that was for me to see snow when it was late spring/summer at the time. Also; the first toy store they go to was in a neighborhood near us and was a store we went to a lot growing up! My mom actually got a picture of Arnold reading a script the family still has somewhere. This episode was extra funny for me because of all this...

I got the impression she had been in a slump and gotten discouraged.

Well, that started the season off with a bang. I’ll show myself out... Seriously though, this episode got me even more excited for the season then I had been, which was already a very high level. Mountbatten’s death was well done, even if would have been nicer to see all the British/Irish tension boiling up as it did in real life. I am also intrigued by the relationship between the Queen and the Thatcher. Two women in power in a mans world who came to their positions in two very different ways should make for great interactions. I thought Diana’s portrayal was spot in, even if the first meeting had vibes of manic pixie dream girl. You can definitely see what attracted Charles to her, even if they were wrong for each other. I loved Anne getting back on the horse and was glad she did well. It was cute to see Elizabeth and Phillip cheering her on like normal parents at their kids school sporting competition.

Definitely understood where Tess and her friend were coming from, but the video was the wrong way to do it. The issue became about their video, not what the teacher was doing wrong. Really glad Randall and Beth were on the same page with this. Was afraid they were going to pull some drama about them fighting over how to address it.

I really liked Garrett in this episode. His goodbye was sweet and I liked the interactions between him and Jonah, especially at the end when he was checking if Jonah was okay. Sandra cracked me up when she blew up at Amy over her breakup with Jonah. Her “I hate 2020!” is a definite mood.

Didn’t she say she was clean at the beginnings when she announced her pregnancy? She only used after because of the pain. I’ve been trying to figure out why Randall and Kate’s conversation bothered me so, and I think I can put it into words now; it seems like he is talking more to a random white person then his sister who genuinely loves him and cares for him and his family. I know probably many people do act like Randall says when there is a big news story about violent acts against black people; their white guilt causes them to make such overtures to one of the few black people they know. I wasn’t getting that from Kate though. And if I did, maybe I would feel he was more justified.

You can tell the interactions between the Queen and Thatcher are going to be fascinating. I have often wondered what the Queen REALLY feels about the public figures she has met. I would just love to be a fly on the wall when she’s talking to Phillip about people, you just know she must be so candid with him. In a way she can’t be with others.

Thank you! She really bugged me in how she just ignored Zach and his needs. Losing a child is horrible, but you have another child still here who needs you!

Willful ignorance? She would believe what she wanted until it was pointed out to her. MeeMaw seems like that kind of person.

I doubt that Charles will be portrayed as the misunderstood victim. Even though I’m hoping for a nuanced perspective, since that whole marriage was a mess from all sides, it’s more likely she will be portrayed as the victim, since that is the prevailing narrative about her. She’s been elevated to a kind of Sainthood in many eyes. Just look at how many people to this day think the Royal Family had her killed.

Nope, and I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks like that. I wouldn’t even say just season 4. Rachel is my least favorite of all the friends because I can’t stand how spoiled and entitled she is. She does so many awful/stupid things without getting called out on it. People hate on Ross, but at least when he does something wrong it’s portrayed as wrong. Stuff like hiring an assistant because she is hot for him, sabotaging Ross’ relationships(including going to his wedding to tell him she loved him!) and the catty way she treats Julie is horrible and makes me dislike her.

What about her? Has see been anti- fan fiction?

Joey knew, he just knew it as a “nubbin.”

Eh... I can kind of see it. How often would they be eating kiwi? Probably doesn’t come up too often, so it’s realistic it’s not something she’d think about too often.

I think any recast/bringing in a new character would have to be done carefully, but could be done. I hope they do continue on with the BP part of the universe though. IMO it would be a great disrespect to have the thing end with Boseman. It would be ending a big part of his legacy for this to be the end of Wakanda for the foreseeable future...

The Office had a pitch perfect finale. It has so many highlights for me. So many moments get me each time I see them.

I checked my listing and it’s showing! Now if it actually airs...

I think you are spot on. IIRC, didn’t her sisters, when shortly before the wedding Diana was second guessing getting married, tell her it was too late to back out now? Her family failed her by not preparing her like they should have. They had been running in royal circles long enough that they would have known what would be expected of her.

*Sigh* We are never going to get those final 2 episodes.... What makes me mad is that they have been airing episodes of the “United Shades of America” series without a pause. Just shows they can air episodes without stopping, and every time I see them post something about that series it’s like a slap in the face to be reminded we will never get to finish this series.

Right? I find it so crazy that in the late 70’s, early 80’s this was still a thing. Would the average joe on the street really have cared if his wife was a virgin? I mean, there’s a huge difference between being in the tabloids with a different man every week(That I could see being a problem)and someone who’s dated a bit and has some knowledge of what makes a relationship work. If Charles has been allowed to marry someone more his equal in age and experience, it would have been better for everyone.

I would say he cared for her. Probably not romantic love, but more as a friend? I do think it is telling that they seemed to get on better after their divorce and were better partners when it came to William and Harry. I also don’t know I would say Diana loved him. I think she was more in love with the idea of love, if that makes sense? She had a rough childhood with her parents divorce, and I kinda feel that made her a bit overeager to find love and stability, settle into a happily ever after.

I’ve been watching a lot of the early season reruns, and there was a moment watching today that reminded me of why I loved the original series... It was a forth season episode, Apocrypha. In it they go after this cult leader. After the case the DA team are in their offices when they get a call. Somethings happened. Flash forward to Briscoe and Logan at the scene of the group suicide of multiple followers of the cult. I actually gasped. I can’t remember the last time a show made with gasp like that. It just showed how good L&O was with surprising you and doing things you would never have expected.