I mean it’s been two episodes so far.

I really enjoyed the first episode and thought the second episode was just ok. For me the first episode was “good” and made me want to watch the rest.

But also the show doesn’t stand alone. It’s direct follow up show from WandaVision, Multiverse of Madness and Agatha All Along. If you haven’t seen those, then it’s going to be a different experience. People often complain that the MCU has a bunch of homework and required watching to enjoy it. Generally speaking that’s not true. In the case of the WandaVision saga, it absolutely is.

So to answer your question, the first episode is when it gets good. Now it might not be the show for you and that’s fair. But also maybe it’s worth waiting until the whole show is out. There might be better episodes, there might be worse. Only time will tell.

I know people sneak into spoiler threads so let me start by saying, yes, this film is incredible. Whatever you think about Elizabeth Holmes going into this film, you’ll walk out with a whole new set of thoughts.

It’s a long film (3 hours), but I do recommend seeing it in a theater, or at the very least with other people, because their reactions are part of the film. There are hilarious moments in this film, there are moments where you’ll say “What the fuck” for lack of a better reaction. It’s not as “awkward” or “cringe” as other Nathan Fielder projects, but perhaps the theater experience is what lessened it. As for the length itself, it’s basically two films, and you’ll know when shifting from the first to the second, there is a clear fade to black.

Ok, spoilers now.

The film starts off good but the “Who’s on first?” moment broke me (and Nathan) and is when the film shifted to great. Elizabeth has to be full of shit, right? She dug a lie too deep and so she has to play this “innocent” character. Right? Or does she really not see it?

But of course the real villain of the film, Billy the husband. I think somewhere in him he thinks he’s doing the right/good thing. I think he thinks he’s protecting Elizabeth. It’s abusive in a “he beats me because he loves me” kind of way (and to clarify I don’t think Billy is physically abusive, but he is controlling abusive.)

But also, is Billy just the new Sunny (Elizabeth’s former romantic and business partner)? Is Elizabeth falling into her old patterns? Does she realize it? Or did she pick Billy because he can be the “bad cop” in the relationship?

I have so many other thoughts, but the unanswered question, the New York Times reporter quote. Did Elizabeth say she created a character? Did she slip? Or did the reporter mishear her? Nathan and Amanda (who I forgot to say is amazing in this film) have the moment where even Nathan isn’t quite sure he recalls their conversation correctly.

The story of Elizabeth Holmes is far from over. I don’t know what to expect next.

Agreed. I give that trope a lot of leniency, but once Paladin brought out the big gun (literally) you gotta laser him. I guess you could argue Vision was too hurt for lasers, but at least have him laser wildly or shoot out a weak laser and try to kill Paladin.

If Billy is the client, would we really need Paladin? Billy could just walk up to Vision and start explaining what’s going on. Unless Billy is having similar confusing flashbacks about Vision like Tommy is having. Although Agatha could help clarify that, so probably not.

If we need Vision alive then perhaps it’s not just Vision they are after, but also the AIs inside. Ultron could be a useful ally, maybe outside Ultron looking for inside Ultron? Or an Ultron cult of some kind looking for Ultron? Also possibly someone looking for Edith? She got a special introduction and she’s in charge of weapons plus maybe still some Stark tech?

Yeah I fully expected a one season, one and done. As the first season started to come to a close it seemed like most plot points were wrapped up. They gave themselves a good setup for season two, so I’m looking forward to it.

So that’s not quite what the show is about. That is a plot point and it also shows up in this trailer, but sex/masturbation is just a small part of the show.

To steal the official summary, “A divorced mom gets caught up in a perilous web of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.” You saw part of the blackmail plot, but there is a lot more going on.

This is exciting! I really thought the show wasn’t going to make it so I’m glad to see a second season.

The show reminds me of The Flight Attendant starting Kaley Cuoco, which also had a strong first season, but then a not so great second season. I’m hoping this show has a stronger second season, which given the finale I think set things up well.

I’ve been trying to understand the terms and the opening graphic on this site did a good breakdown.

So my understanding is that a decomp or decompilation is turning the machine code into something human readable. It’s the first step but technically isn’t anything the average person can use because it still needs to then be (re)compiled into a game someone can run.

However the term “decomp” in general usage refers to the human readable middle step, AND a way to create something for the average person.

Versus a recomp or recompilation is performing the conversion of machine code to some middle state, then immediately (re)compiling it into a game the average person can run.

However the term “recomp” in general usage refers to the same, but always with the use of AI.

Is that right?

I know it’s a TV show and you can’t just kill the bad guy, but Vision killed everyone in the bar last episode and straight up disintegrated a guy this episode. Paladin had Adamantium bullets, give him a little more, magic shield or something just so Vision has a reason not to blast him.

I’m also not sure the Jarvis sacrifice worked. I don’t think I know the rules yet. I assume we can just get another one. During Age of Ultron he died but we found a copy on the Internet. I assume there is a Stark copy somewhere.

And of course who hired Paladin? The obvious answer is Ultron, but that’s perhaps too obvious. In keeping with tradition… Mephisto?

“Are you comparing Thanos to a scrotum?” Beautifully delivered line.

Hell of a first episode. A bunch of information to catch up, a bunch of new characters, but also a whole villain introduction. I remember WandaVision gave us just a tease in the first episode, but this gave us a lot.

Also we’re getting Wanda by the finale. I don’t know how, but she’s going to appear on screen with newly shot footage.

I mean The Ring chilled with Gollum for a long time. To The Ring I’m sure a chicken and Gollum were about an equal level of weakness. It’s also said that The Ring abandoned Gollum, as in it made a choice.

Although it didn’t seem to be in much of a hurry, since The Ring stayed with Bilbo for a while.

I know a lot of films and TV pilots start as a writers original idea, sometimes even a great idea, but for one reason or another never get picked up. Or even worse it does get picked up. But in both cases someone says, “This won’t sell, can you make it Super Mario themed?”

The writer, creative as they are and just happy to get work, then mashes the two together.

I think a film featuring a parallel New York ruled by evolved dinosaurs and deevolution guns is a wild but potentially interesting film. What it has to do with Mario… I have no idea.

As someone who forgot to watch season 1… Hooray!

Time to jump on this before season 2 starts.

I held my phone upside down to make the joke work. 🤝

The whole episode list is inside a comment. There are no episodes.

On the one hand, many (all?) of the recent MCU shows have premiered on Tuesday, so the original Wednesday date was odd, but the last minute change is also weird.

As a bonus we’re getting double episodes most weeks.

To clarify we’re “stuck with Fetterman” because a Senate term is 6 years and we’re at about 4 years. A 2/3rds vote by the Senate could remove him, but that hasn’t actually happened successfully since the Civil War and he’s not in enough hot water to force him to resign.

It would shock me if he got the nomination in 2028, but stupid is trend at the moment.

If you haven’t seen “Digger” I really do recommend it.

It’s frustrating to see so many comments about films having people begging for something new and original, and then when that happens everyone just shits on Hollywood and actors.

The film may be a box office flop because it took a risk. The budget is too big and it’s not a “Top Gun” type film is that going to rake in millions of dollars. I like those type of films, and if you expected “Digger” to be one… Fair enough, you might not enjoy the film.

But if you give the film a little freedom and a chance, you’ll get an interesting story. Also it’s hilarious and the film knows it.

I saw it yesterday and it’s a great film. Everyone I know who’s seen it has enjoyed it.

I had seen the articles about it not making money, which is a problem, but not necessarily a reflection of the film itself.

I was surprised reviewers were treating it so harshly. I absolutely have issues with the film but it’s still a solid movie. I definitely left the theater with interesting things to think about.

I’m reminded of the recent film “The Drama”. The summary of that film is “A happily-engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.” If you’ve seen the film, sure… Technically that’s true. But the film is about A LOT of other things that are much more interesting. (I don’t want to spoil more, but it’s an excellent film but as fair warning it deals with heavy issues.)

I think “Digger” is like that. The trailer and summary pitch a simple plot, “The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.” Again, technically that’s true. You will see that story in the film. But you’re also going to see something else and that something else is interesting and entertaining.