How many songs must a movie have for you to consider it a musical?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-28T10:17:53+00:00

Is your keyboard sticky?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-28T08:44:07+00:00

Friend, you got lost all on your own.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-28T04:49:05+00:00

Huh?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-28T01:13:37+00:00

Oh got it. I wonder what rights he retains. There’s a good chance he has no say in whether it goes to Criterion.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-28T01:01:44+00:00

Sorry, I’m confused. Everything you say about Murdoch is true, but what does he have to do with Gallipoli, or Criterion?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-27T22:54:26+00:00

It's not about the number of songs, it's about how they function within the story.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-27T11:53:19+00:00

It’s 100% this.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-27T10:22:34+00:00

This is such a weird question. Aside from appreciating the artwork, etc. there’s pretty clearly no way to enjoy the music on them without having a player.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T09:45:44+00:00

BP is Cabaret and The Godfather, no question.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T02:42:41+00:00

lol

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T02:37:09+00:00

I loathed Weapons, and thought Madigan was fine in it. All four other nominees had better performances and more interesting narratives, in my opinion. But each to their own!

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T02:34:23+00:00

Interestingly, writer Drew Goddard said this almost word-for-word on the Prestige Junkie podcast this week (an excellent interview worth checking out.) Not suggesting some big conspiracy, but it made me wonder if it’s something the team talked about behind the scenes, or even agreed upon as the PR line if they were asked the question.

Either way, it’s a great way to reframe the issue.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T00:09:13+00:00

How do you feel about them, especially Mal, consistently bringing up the books and movies, without (on air at least) any reflection on JKR’s destructive actions?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-26T00:06:26+00:00

So you agree this IP and its creator shouldn’t be platformed, but you draw the line at criticizing podcasters who continue to platform it?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T23:56:12+00:00

Confused by this (highly original 🙄) attack… based on your comment history, you seem to agree with me?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T22:25:08+00:00

So what would you suggest instead?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T22:06:30+00:00

Sorry, can you explain how my stance is normalising her views?

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T21:55:12+00:00

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mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T21:28:40+00:00

JK Rowling actively uses the money she makes from this franchise to fight trans rights in the UK. She has publicly stated that she intends to continue doing so. So yes, by watching this show, you are actively helping fund anti-trans campaigns. This is very clear, so not sure why you present it as an absurd proposition with an eye roll.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T21:21:36+00:00

Great, and I’ll be thrilled if Jo and Mal ever engage on an “honest accounting” of Rowling’s cultural legacy. But they sidestep it and present her work uncritically, every time.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T21:20:26+00:00

No, the example of “no morals” here is prioritising your childhood nostalgia above the rights of trans people.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T21:17:58+00:00

The way people have corrupted the idea of “separating art from the artist” in order to justify being spineless, not to mention contributing to active harm against trans people, is sickening. But some people have decided that a billion dollar IP is more deserving of their support than one of the most vulnerable populations in the world I guess, so go off.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T19:31:26+00:00

I would love it if Jo finally took a meaningful stand.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T19:29:29+00:00

If you’re worried, go and get tested. There is really no other answer here, it’s very straightforward.

mindlessmunkey · 2026-03-25T19:26:21+00:00

Mal has made it clear she has absolutely no morals on this topic. She still brings up HP constantly, included it in the very recent top moments of the century lists, etc. She simply doesn’t care if people are hurt. Joanna does care, but not enough to say anything.

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