Frankly, I think Lucille’s a little nicer than most. But between “the man inside of me” and “anustart,” I don’t think the show’s jokes about LGBTQ people have been 100% successful. Just me.
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I didn’t think it was necessarily the time to dive into the show’s treatment of LGBTQ+ people, which relies heavily on stereotypes and slurs (See: Shémale)—even Michael’s joke about hairdressers is a bit reductive. I think it’s fair to say that not all of the show’s humor is as precise as we’d like.
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On second thought, the thought where I remembered this happened, you’re right
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Good call! Totally missed that.
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It is Simkins. Thanks!
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I did find the family tree a little confusing. The show was a little hasty in laying it all out. Noted and corrected!
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Thanks!
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John Gloria, the actor who played Barry’s dad in episode two. Sorry for the confusion!
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I was worried about Muffin! Justice for Muffin!
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I’ve been to Musso & Frank. It rocks! The bartender regaled us with legends of Steve McQueen getting tossed from the place. Great martini to boot.
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I hang my head in shame
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Good call. I loved this touch.
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Yes! They must release the S2 soundtrack! I hope to write about it later in the season. Blanchard is absolutely bringing it.
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Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ll admit I struggle with this to but try to remember that there are probably huge swaths of the audience for whom this is their entry to LOTR, particularly kids, which I think this show is perfect for. For a newcomer that’s enjoying the show, revealing that Galadriel has a… Read more

We have our fingers perpetually crossed for more The State
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Thanks, bud!
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100% agree. GOT is very much a reaction to LOTR and Tolkien’s work. A more accurate comparison of the two shows would be that Mad Men “I don’t think about you at all” meme with GOT in the Ginsberg spot.
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McCreary has been, in fact crushing this season. Overcoming Howard Shore’s OG score is something very few could do. I think he’s finding his own way and imbuing this world with a whole different kind of magic. I am consistently impressed by how subtle, moving, and downright catchy his score is.
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Thank you for pointing this out!
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Blame my spellchecker! We write these very quickly, so I appreciate the corrections!
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