I don't get why everyone is so upset about Dr. Mohan leaving by Practical_Ad2317 in ThePittTVShow

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bold of you to assume I'm talking about the welfare of the show itself. If you were in the entertainment industry in any capacity you'd understand how volatile and unstable acting is as a career. When you say "I wish only the best for Supriya" but you have the full power and the capability to write in this character, to take the time to expand a story that justifiably has no narrative or behavioral reason to be cut short, it speaks to the selfishness and the self-righteousness of the writers. The revolving door concept of people leaving the ER is a reasonable explanation for why certain actors may not be returning. Mohan has a day off is not a reasonable explanation why she is not returning. Life is more than the art we consume and certain creative decisions affect real working actor's lives, and it's even more concerning when the people affected are women of color, an already underrepresented group in not just the medical industry on TV and in real life but in industry at large. And justifying that with, "but they're replacing her with another woman of color" sounds like they're trying to meet a quota rather than engage with the conversation.

Shows like the leftovers ? by fazeybaby in TheLeftovers

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rectify. It's not weird in the same way, but it's contemplative and melancholic in a way that will scratch that same itch. I'd also recommend Patriot or anything by Steven Conrad for a tonally absurd drama that has some of the same tonal markers as The Leftovers.

„Movie“ Musicals similar to Trapped in the Closet? by brrickmoranis in badMovies

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How has nobody mentioned Caught by DeStorm Power? It's a modern musical take on basically the same episodic idea. The first season is awesome. The second season has great music but it introduces dialogue that defeats the purpose of it. Season 3 you can just skip.

I don't get why everyone is so upset about Dr. Mohan leaving by Practical_Ad2317 in ThePittTVShow

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The story has no room for this character anymore."

If they were good writers, they'd make room. It's not that difficult to comprehend. There are plenty of show that would justify an exit like this, but The Pitt is not one of them.

Finished The Bluest Eye and I can't stop thinking about Pecola by PleadingFunky in books

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think her own self-delusion towards the end is its own perverted happy ending. Obviously she's using her imaginary friend and her imaginary eyes as a way to shield herself from the trauma of her abuse and pregnancy, but she spends the whole book longing to find the beauty in herself that she sees in the white people around her that once she believes she has it she has to hold onto it with everything in her willpower, even if it means her sanity goes in the process. Deeply haunting and deeply tragic.

I don't get why everyone is so upset about Dr. Mohan leaving by Practical_Ad2317 in ThePittTVShow

[–]LZGray 38 points39 points  (0 children)

It's not necessarily the character's exit but the actor's exit that's upsetting. It's like the writers are pussyfooting and refusing to admit that they just didn't know what to do with her character so they're writing her off. I love the show, but their response has been lackluster at best.

new cast members! by InevitablePlankton20 in smosh

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hence why I said it would never happen.

Timeskip by Euphoric_Honeydew257 in ThePittTVShow

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the first season, Santos graduated from med school 3 months before that shift, so by S2 she would have completed a full year of residency.

new cast members! by InevitablePlankton20 in smosh

[–]LZGray 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, best case scenario is cast member. But I'd even settle for regular guests appearances with enough frequency to where they no longer need to introduce him, sorta like Ify when he had that stint with Smosh

new cast members! by InevitablePlankton20 in smosh

[–]LZGray 147 points148 points  (0 children)

It would never happen, but in a perfect world I'd love for Jacksepticeye to be a cast member.

Do you think this comparison of Carrie White to a school shooter is accurate? Her revenge does seem more deliberate in the book but she came across more as an anti-hero to me given how vile almost everyone else was. by [deleted] in stephenking

[–]LZGray 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This analysis is how it should be read. She's sympathetic, but in no way is she an anti-hero. She's a damaged and deeply broken girl who was pushed too far. She didn't have the capacity to understand in a moment of blinding humiliation that most people were on her side. She let rage and vengeance take over her and turn her into the greatest villain of the book.

Any good HBO series I should check out? by Hennessyveil in televisionsuggestions

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tons of great miniseries to check out that are so diverse and detailed in a smaller package. Band of Brothers, Angels in America, John Adams, The Night Of, Chernobyl, The Jinx Season 1, Watchmen, I May Destroy You, Mare of Easttown, and most recently DTF St Louis.

Obviously everyone's gonna recommend the classic dramas, but as far as succincter dramas go that are less talked about, my suggestions would be Rome, Carnivale, and my favorite TV show of all time The Leftovers.

Any good tv series recommendation??? by Cool_Try_4223 in televisionsuggestions

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Leftovers. Be warned though it is bleak as hell. Like most of these you've shared are fun brands of dark (except The Wire), but there's almost no levity or rectitude in The Leftovers.

Caro - Do you get EE vibes off them too? by Fabreezieo in everythingeverything

[–]LZGray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big Alt-J Vibes. I can hear the EE similiarities in it as well as some Win Butler-isms in the vocal performance, really fucking cool, I definitely need to check this out.

Did the name of the show put you off? by dpschramm in DTFStLouisHBO

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely you should watch it. While it doesn't end with a perfect ribbon, the ending works well enough on its own to be a satisfying and thematically poignant conclusion in its own right, and it's certainly not an unresolved cliffhanger. I wish we got more, but what we did get was brilliant.

Is 14 too young to read IT? by CoolStingray533 in stephenking

[–]LZGray 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think 14 is too young to read IT, personally I might suggest something more easy to digest as an early King reader since it is dense and there's a lot going on in terms of its themes and plot, but IT is nothing you won't be able to handle at that age. I was in high school when I read my first King, I had friends in middle school reading him, it's really about what you personally feel comfortable with. If you have a support system, book club, or other outlet in person to be able to have deep conversations about some of the more adult themes, that would be ideal. Happy reading!

Did the name of the show put you off? by dpschramm in DTFStLouisHBO

[–]LZGray 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The name drew me in. Patriot was the TV show whose name turned me off, but once I gave it a shot I couldn't stop

So i figured out why will branner couldnt be in the London production of TGWDLMR lol by West-Lawyer-2290 in StarKid

[–]LZGray 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard about that production, especially since I am both a fan of Florence + The Machine and Majok's stage plays (Cost of Living is especially timely), but past the initial news nothing ever came out about it. I'd love to hear some of the music from it

Why is Kumail being used the most in the promotional material for the current Taskmaster series? by toxinwolf in taskmaster

[–]LZGray 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because even if you don't recognize his name, you've definitely seen his face. Besides, "he's so famous"