Zoe: I thought you wanted to spend more time off-ship this visit. Wash: Out there is seems like it's all fancy parties. I like our party better. The dress code is easier and I know all the steps.

'Shindig'


Marvel Universe: Infinite Chrises

Discussion of all Marvel Cinematic Universe related movies and TV shows, including, but not limited to, the Avengers, Captain America, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, etc., etc., etc. ad-infinitum.

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P.M. Marc - May 13, 2018 9:59:10 am PDT #2232 of 4009
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

Also, can I start calling the Black Order the Malthusian Manson Family? Because that would be hella funny to me.


Tom Scola - May 13, 2018 10:03:01 am PDT #2233 of 4009
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Also, can I start calling

That is AWESOME, Plei.

It really is better on rewatch.


P.M. Marc - May 13, 2018 10:06:46 am PDT #2234 of 4009
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

After seeing it four times, it ended up in my top five ever.


Dana - May 13, 2018 10:14:35 am PDT #2235 of 4009
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I read an article I really disagreed with, where the author was so angry that the movie CLEARLY expected us to sympathize with Thanos and I just didn't see it. To me, it's in "Cool motive, still murder" territory.


P.M. Marc - May 13, 2018 10:29:59 am PDT #2236 of 4009
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

It definitely expected us to see his point of view and understand his motivations, but I didn't read it as expecting us to condone it. I mean, he's a zealot with a fucked up worldview that, yeah, is informed by what happened to his planet, but STILL AN ARROGANT, ABUSIVE, GENOCIDAL ZEALOT.


Connie Neil - May 13, 2018 11:45:06 am PDT #2237 of 4009
brillig

Evil with an element of rationality is even more frightening than evil that's just acting of twisted emotions. Thanos turning Gamora's face from the massacre of her people is caring, considerate, and horrible. He knows what he's doing is terrible and upsetting, but he thinks it's acceptable.


DCJensen - May 13, 2018 8:11:06 pm PDT #2238 of 4009
All is well that ends in pizza.

Looks like Agents of Shield is catching up with the movie next week with the season finale. They are already up to the first NYC event from the movie.


Dana - May 14, 2018 9:52:18 am PDT #2239 of 4009
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Agents of SHIELD has been renewed.


Jessica - May 14, 2018 9:55:38 am PDT #2240 of 4009
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Agents of SHIELD has been renewed.

Huh, was not expecting that.


Connie Neil - May 14, 2018 11:07:32 am PDT #2241 of 4009
brillig

13 episode season, but no one's saying if it's just to wrap things up. Maybe they're going to put in another miniseries. I think most shows would benefit from a shorter season, less clumsy filler.