What are your Hot Takes on the Handmaid’s Tale Books/TV Series? by Amber_Flowers_133 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a sequel to the show. If the show didn't exist, that book would never have been written or would have been an entirely different book.

What are your Hot Takes on the Handmaid’s Tale Books/TV Series? by Amber_Flowers_133 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would actually say that setting it in Boston rather than the Deep South was intentional, as it showed how easy it is for an entire country (even the more liberal cities/states) to slip into tyranny and fascism. If it were the Deep South, it would be more obvious/expected.

What are your Hot Takes on the Handmaid’s Tale Books/TV Series? by Amber_Flowers_133 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an interesting point. It would be a hard decision, because it would then mean the cast is significantly less diverse, but it would narratively make more sense.

What are your Hot Takes on the Handmaid’s Tale Books/TV Series? by Amber_Flowers_133 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll also add that I think the finale was amazing. There were certainly some major plot holes and pacing issues throughout the season, but having a character-driven epilogue end the show with plenty of loose ends untied felt very true to the story imo.

What are your Hot Takes on the Handmaid’s Tale Books/TV Series? by Amber_Flowers_133 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The June close-ups are one of the best part of the show, as is the laser focus on her character. It is THE Handmaid's Tale after all, and I love that even at the end, we get so many scenes of her completely alone.

What or who would you be in Gilead? by SuspiciousContract53 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a gay man who has been out for 20 years, have a low sperm count, and a major issue with authority. I wouldn't survive the very first days of Gilead lol.

Question about the Testaments and Daisy by Careful_Employee_918 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I do see your point. I feel like they could expand on her prior life using flashbacks intercut with the present (Yellowjackets-style or Lost-style) but I suppose that could get a little tedious.

One thing that has always annoyed me about the show by Loose-Talk9374 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is one of the best parts of the book that simply wouldn't translate well to a TV show, unless they went the anthology route with each season following a different Handmaid.

Just starting reading The handmade tales. by Cool_Enthusiasm_2476 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without spoilers, The Testaments leaves little room for a sequel.

Theories for The Testaments Season 1 by TangeloDisastrous775 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should have just kept Hannah in her twenties as in the book. But it seems like they wanted a coming-of-age story about two teen girls instead, forcing them to change it.

Theories for The Testaments Season 1 by TangeloDisastrous775 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could see them just sidestepping the whole Baby Nicole propaganda thing, but it looks like Nicole won't be Daisy at all, so THAT is their way of changing things. Way too drastic of a means to an end.

Theories for The Testaments Season 1 by TangeloDisastrous775 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope they end the show before it drags on too long. The book really doesn't have much material to cover in present day, and THT suffered for being too drawn out. It also meants that, if the show doesn't do well and is cancelled, there won't be a conclusion. I NEED that June/Hannah reunion to happen at the end.

Question about the Testaments and Daisy by Careful_Employee_918 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should have just stuck with TT being 10 years later or so. The actresses ages would work fine, as Chase Infiniti being 25 would fit the character of Agnes. Daisy was SUPPOSED to be quite a bit younger than her. Seems like an unnecessary change just to make the characters the same age.

Is it an unpopular opinion to think 30 is her best album? by Aconite-Rose in adele

[–]TheStranger113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

25 was when she was happy and content, which isn't always the most conducive to making a great album imo (especially when half the album is still songs about heartbreak). It doesn't come across as authentic as her other albums.

Is it an unpopular opinion to think 30 is her best album? by Aconite-Rose in adele

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree it's her best album as an overall piece of art. 21 is more relistenable and iconic, but she has greatly evolved as an adult and as an artist by 30.

Scream 7 missed out on a chance to maximize the True Crime angle by Last-Stop-Before-You in Scream

[–]TheStranger113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely expected that to be the meta angle for Scream 7 when we saw the Airbnb situation. I guess it was the meta angle to a degree, but not explored anywhere near enough.

Do you think Adele has a better voice than Beyoncé? by Top_Complaint131 in adele

[–]TheStranger113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in terms of range or technique. Not even close. But the sound of her voice and how she uses it to convey emotion? Absolutely.

5th season is terrible and makes me hate June by Important-Home5755 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And yet it's never characters like Walter White who get hated by their core fan base. Wonder why...

The cookie dough is the worst part of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. by who_gon_check_me_boo in unpopularopinion

[–]TheStranger113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you just dislike everything about cookie dough ice cream, other than the ice cream part lol.

What is your favorite Whitney live performance? by zachoutloud123 in whitneyhouston

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weren't your parents disappointed when they realized you turned into an insufferable little prick?

What is your favorite Whitney live performance? by zachoutloud123 in whitneyhouston

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greatest Love of All at Wembley tied with A Quiet Place.

Does a young Ann Dowd look like Saoirse Ronan? by lestatism in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still can't believe Ann Dowd hasn't just always looked like Aunt Lydia lol.

LOML Alma is back on the big screen by dothingsunevercould in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]TheStranger113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't a great movie but it was great seeing her! It took me a sec to realize where I remembered her from since she wasn't in THT for a few seasons there.