Like some sort of fanciful Greek tragedy playing out in front of you. You can't bring yourself to like anybody, but you also can't bring yourself to hate anyone either. It's a pit of vipers and everyone is a victim and a hunter. A powder keg of the modern era. Magnificent.
HOLY COW. One of the most INTENSE AND EXCITING finales to one of the most MIND-BLOWING shows I've seen!!!
"Some people just can't cut a deal"
The pacing of this episode was crazy good I couldn't take my eyes off the screen even for a moment. It felt so real and tangible.
The thing I'm gonna miss most about this show is watching Julia Garner as Ruth. One of the most phenomenal performances ever.
Straight lightning. Electric in a way only this show is able to pull off. Nobody says what they’re thinking and yet the audience knows exactly what’s happening.
Good lord.
I only have two words: KENDALL'S RAP! lol
Genuinely one of the most horrifying death I've ever witnessed in a TV show. The entire final sequence is scarier than most horror movies these days.
A really lovely episode. A bit strange to watch it in august with 35°C outside
Marvel is going down the drain but man did this movie remind me of why it is so beloved. Absolutely incredible. The jokes hit, the emotional beats hit, the symbolism hits (Adam Warlock). An incredible end to an incredible saga. Now we have to get back to the mess that is Kang.
The people who are hating on this don't understand it's parody, right? Cause it's so obviously ridiculous from the beginning, I almost choked laughing a couple of times.
How about that ending, huh? I got chills. This moral conflict that Lucifer is facing is brilliantly written and acted.
I have to say, the fact that this season is only 10 episodes works much better in my opinion than the 22 we've gotten used to. There's no room for fillers, no need to drag out the Eve drama for 17 episodes straight, which makes for a much better, concise storytelling.
I never expected Lucifer to tackle police brutality and racism, but I think they handled it very well. It's heartbreaking to see Amenadiel go from loving humanity to not wanting to raise his son on Earth anymore.
“You’re an addendum of miscellaneous matters in pencil… with a question mark.”
“Nevertheless!”
Dear Greg, always clinging to hope.
Holy cow. Show stopping. A pool of vitriol and absolute disgust. How this series is making me empathetic towards any of these characters is quite literally a stroke of genius. Holy hell.
One of my biggest television pet peeves is when a character can explain a situation a trillion times better than they actually do - and they don’t. When they can very easily defend their actions, successfully and succinctly - and they don’t.
That was Hughie here. Frustrating to no end. Starlight doesn’t deserve you.
Rant over.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT ANNALISE DID THAT. IM IN TEARS. THIS WHOLE EPISODE WAS SO EMOTIONAL AND WOW I DONT HAVE ANY WORDS
This whole episode and particularly the balcony scene were a masterclass in directing, acting, writing and editing. Every action and every word spoken convey so much meaning, and yet they feel so organic. I feel thankful to be able to witness such brilliance.
kendall: I was thinking of hitting up some bojack guys
me: what is this, a crossover episode?
Wauw, that scene in the plane... Of all the superhero flicks I have ever seen nothing even comes close to this. And this for an ip that has existed since 2006... And from their standpoint... It's kinda made sense? The combination of these two things and the sheer brutality of it sets this show apart (there are more things ofcourse) from everything else.
Out of all the roles that John Cena has gotten, this is definitely his best and you can tell he loves it.
Full disclosure, I knew what happened in this episode before I went in. Sometimes you just pick things up through cultural osmosis. But it took some of the oomph out of this one for me. It was still tragic to see what Adrianna went through, to see her tentative hopefulness and dreams of getting away from all this dashed completely. But I can only imagine what the impact would be if you didn't know it was coming.
One of the things I find interesting about The Sopranos is that, contrary to a lot of movies and shows about the mob, it's never really on the mobsters' side. Sure, the show invites you to be allured by Tony Soprano and his brood, but at the same time wants to chastise you for being allured by him. The beleaguered gardener throughout the season is a persistent reminder that these are not good men, and most of what they do involves stepping on the little guy.
But at the same time, it doesn't make the FBI agents who are plotting against the mob looking any more righteous by comparison. They gossip casually about why Adriana hooking up with Tony would be good for business. They casually discuss how a woman marrying her abuser could be good for them. They treat Adriana, a woman who is clearly out of her depth with this stuff, like a tool, almost like cattle, rather than a person. Sure, the FBI are on the side of good, to the extent it exists in a show like this, but they're just as dehumanizing and dismissive of anyone who doesn't help them achieve their goals as the mobsters are.
And that's the tragedy. Chris claims to have loved Adriana. His recurring beatings of her don't seem to lend credence to that, but he does seem broken up by it at the end of the episode. And Tony too, though he is allegedly supposed to be an unrepentant monster, has at least a moment's pause there on the lot at the end of the episode, which is more than can be said for the frosty FBI agent who's been Adriana's contact over these years.
At base, Adriana was someone reaching out for a person who cared about her, a real friend. Danielle halfway promised and provided that and then betrayed Adriana's trust. Chris seems entirely dismissive about Adriana's feelings and her stress. Her newer FBI contact bristles at any of Adriana's moments of reaching out for kinship. And Tony Soprano, the only one on the show who seems to actually connect with her, is the one who orders her killed. Adriana is, to the extent anyone on this show is, an innocent. She's dumb and naive and while she knows what's up to some degree, it's easy to see her swept up it at a level over her head. When people like that suffer or get killed, through the actions of both sides of the good guy/bad guy divide, it shows that this "war" has civilian casualties like any other.
“I want to say how nice it is not to be alone.”
‘The Power of the Dog’ is a triumph return for director Jane Campion after a 12-year absence from cinema. The movies pace is steady and patient, so some people will take issue with that and find the movie too slow and uneventful, but for me, I was never bored by it. Instead, I was captivated by its eeriness and complexity. It’s a movie that never explains itself and nothing is articulated, but you can pinpoint the long-troubled history just from reading the characters faces and actions.
This is one of Benedict Cumberbatch’s best performance of his career and it’s my favourite role from him. He plays Phil Burbank, a repulsive and cruel human being, who deep down has this boiling rage inside of him that he unleashes by abusing animals such as horses. However, I also found the character fascinating, because you never really know why he does the things he does. The expression throughout the movie was irritation, as if the western wind said something that got under his skin. His got the personality of a misbehaved child, sometimes mimicking and mocking those around him. Sulky and strange, with a thousand-yard stare.
But man, Jesse ‘mother fucking’ Plemons, who plays George Burbank, the brother of Phil Burbank. I mean, holy shit what a natural and gifted performer. His relationship with his brother is complicated to say the least, and George is powerless to Phil’s constant insults towards his weight, appearance, and his new love for a female hotel keeper. Even then, the two brothers would still share a bed together. As I said before, it's complicated.
Kirsten Dunst plays Rose, a local hotel keeper who romantically falls for Jesse Plemons and gets thrown into the ranch life, something she and her son are not suited for, which sets the story into motion. Her son is played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, an awkward kid who stands out for the wrong reasons. Dunst and McPhee, both child stars who grew up into maturity on film and both deliver effective performances. Just from the facial expressions alone they manage to convey some much hurt and curiosity that the characters experience when in the presence of Phil Burbank. It’s one of the finest roles.
The use of music here isn’t something you will remember after the movie ends, but I feel that when re-watching it, the score, along with the scenes playing out, makes the experience more hypnotizing and oddly mystical.
The movie was filmed in New Zealand, and it never looked more beautiful until Jane Campion is behind the camera. Even with the muted colours and harsh quality to it, it still felt dreamy.
Although, if you’re a massive lover of animals, then beware because there’s a couple of scenes in this movie of animal abuse that may upset you. It’s not on screen for long, like a few seconds, but man those few seconds are rough. Or just cover your eyes.
Overall rating: whistles menacingly
I haven't liked Paula from the beginning. I'm so done with the trend of performative 'wokeness' at every corner. She was horrbile the whole time (making fun of Rachel, being mean to Quinn etc.) but people gave her a pass because of her skin color and because Olivia is the classic American 'white' blonde bitch. I wish they gave us more about her background, I think she might not be Mossbacher rich, but she is definitely not poor, her health 'issues' are all rich people problems.
Paula wants to 'related' to Kai because of their skin colors but she is just as privileged as Mossbacher in her own American way. She doesn't want to see that because she is too caught up in all the simplistic American 'wokeness' - 'white people bad, black/brown people good'. She reminds me of American liberals - they act as if they know about the struggles of other people just so that they can feel good about themselves. There isn't much difference between Paula and Olivia - they are both self-righteous and 'woke' because it's trendy, without taking no interest in making sacrifices to practice what they preach.
Paula just ruined Kai's life without giving absolutely no thought to the potential consequences for him. She wasn't willing to do shit for this 'cause' of hers except letting him take all the risk to make it seem like she's relatable (which she is not). Why her first reactions to Nicole leaving the boat wasn't to warn Kai? If there was a time to use all her imaginary ailments and allergies, this was it. Interesting example of how 'people of color' from imperialist countries fuck up the lives of Natives but thinking they are the saviors, while enjoying the benefits of being born in rich capitalist nations :flag_us: depending on exporting human misery and death around the world.
I still don't understand why Paula is on a vacation with people she clearly despises so much. And why is she choosing to stay friends with Olivia ? Just for vacations?
"Are you allergic to fire?" I liked that Mark is done with Paula.
How did Rachel not notice all the red flags of Shane before marrying him?
The dinner scene was one of the most uncomfortable things I've seen on television.
The siblings are back at their bullshits. Logan was right. They are not serious person. Everything about this episode felt so manic, really drove home how incompetent the kids are at running the company.
Was anyone else convinced that the clip of Logan calling his children idiots would somehow find itself playing in front of the entire investors meeting?
Kendall gave me major We Work Adam Neumann CEO vibes. Overpriced real estate trying to pass off as tech.
Playing 'bitey' in the middle of a party is insane. Interactions between Tom and Shiv this season is so well written. The chemistry is :fire:. I like how they both are being totally, brutally honest about who they are with each other. Tom admitting his love for money and power was so fascinating to finally see. Getting divorced is exactly what that couple needed.
-“I need you to believe that I am as good as my dad. Can you do that?” - “Say it or believe it?” - Ouch. The interaction with Gerri and the director both really showed Roman can't handle pressure at all. And the moment where Roman just wants to hear his dad insult him again is sad.
Does Mattsson really respect Shiv as an ally or is he fucking around with the siblings the way Logan did?
Karl’s moment with Kendall right before he went out on stage was jaw dropping.
Best quote of the episode, “How am I supposed to follow this? He just promised them eternal life.”
It says it here
on the back of your watch
Have a look - Shelby. Look
This means you own the watch
the watch doesn't own you
The clock strikes six
when you fucking tell it to.
This episode really made me think about the evil that surrounds humanity, in every aspect...
so was Tom just holding on to the auction stickers to dramatically stick one on Greg's forehead or ...?
Connor and Michaela having each other’s backs.. One of the best things this show has given us are the friendships that developed between the students.
