I thought I’d make a double feature of Murder on the Orient Express and Death in the Nile after work yesterday, but I got too sleepy to finish the second one. Woke up early for whatever reason and finished it off this morning. Now, there are a lot of choices made in Branagh’s adaptations that I don’t mind or actively applaud but there are definitely some that grate. Perhaps foremost among the latter is giving not only Poirot but specifically the famous moustaches a tragic backstory. I do not approve. No.
Angel: Just admit it: you think you're gonna ride in, save the day, and sweep Buffy off her--Spike: Like you're not thinking the same thing. Angel: I'm already seeing somebody. Spike: What, dog girl?
'The Girl in Question'
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-t - Apr 01, 2022 6:25:35 am PDT #3112 of 3424
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Tom Scola - Apr 01, 2022 6:38:11 am PDT #3113 of 3424
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
They did the same thing to Jean-Luc Picard this season. I mean, not the moustache—they gave him a new, tragic backstory that they never referred to before. So unnecessary.
-t - Apr 01, 2022 8:32:51 am PDT #3114 of 3424
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Argh. Stop that, people!
I do keep forgetting to watch Picard. I should get on that.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 01, 2022 8:44:28 am PDT #3115 of 3424
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
They did the same thing to Jean-Luc Picard this season. I mean, not the moustache—they gave him a new, tragic backstory that they never referred to before. So unnecessary.
I haven't watched past the first few episodes of the first season, but I've heard that Q is messing around with the timestream this season. Is it possible that the tragic backstory could be new within the narrative as well as on a meta level?
-t - Apr 14, 2022 4:12:10 pm PDT #3116 of 3424
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I think I am into this Nic Cage playing himself movie
Jessica - Apr 17, 2022 7:26:50 am PDT #3117 of 3424
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
More people need to go see Everything Everywhere All At Once! It's fantastic and very worth seeing in a theater.
It has a very Farscape vibe in that it FULLY commits to following through on each and every one of its weird as shit one-off gags.
-t - Apr 17, 2022 10:12:49 am PDT #3118 of 3424
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yes!
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 17, 2022 1:44:43 pm PDT #3119 of 3424
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Just got back from it, and it was SO wonderful! I am really liking that the Russo Bros. have now worked with Michelle Yeoh as the lead actress; I hope that leads to more movies that feature her similarly.
-t - Apr 23, 2022 1:50:30 pm PDT #3120 of 3424
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Finally saw The Tragedy of Macbeth. Very cool, especially the last couple of sword fights. Macbeth coming at wossname all unarmed was badass. Made me want to rewatch Throne of Blood and maybe Orson Welles’ version. I might need to do a Macbeth-athon at some point.
DavidS - Apr 24, 2022 8:12:12 pm PDT #3121 of 3424
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I might need to do a Macbeth-athon at some point.
"What are you watching tonight?"
"Bleak. Times Three."