In the Season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone,” Game of Thrones focuses on alliances and family while reminding us that life sucks for the common folk. We analyze the growing parallels between Cersei and Sansa, Jon’s method of governance, and Sandor’s continued evolution. Jamie has the best faces, Euron gets a makeover, Daenerys finally arrives in […]

701 “Dragonstone”: 1000 is Westerosi for A Lot

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The finale of Sharp Objects, “Milk,” brings Camille’s story to a close. Or does it? Our feelings about the ending of the episode are many. We discuss Adora tending to Camille, Camille’s journey, the ghost of Marian, and the truth about Amma. Other topics include: the men of Wind Gap, the town’s complicity, Richard’s […]

Sharp Objects 108 “Milk”: Don’t Tell Mama

The penultimate episode of Sharp Objects, “Falling,” revealed the truth behind Adora’s relationship with her girls. We discuss Camille’s journey over the course of the series, her connection with John, and her decision to confront Adora. As ever, we remain committed to Amma being the killer as Rachael breaks down her theory about the dollhouse, […]

Sharp Objects 107 “Falling”: Russian Nesting Doll of Narcissism and Trauma

With two episodes left to unravel the mystery of Wind Gap, “Cherry” presents the perfect conditions for some sisterly bonding. We discuss the new and improved Camille, Alan’s lack of spine, KC’s info gathering mission, and The Vipers’ take on womanhood.   Links mentioned in this episode: Afterbuzz TV: Violet and April Brinson Guest […]

Sharp Objects 106 “Cherry”: Adora the Explorer

The fifth episode of Sharp Objects, “Closer,” was practically a bottle episode and you know how much we love bottle episodes. We dig into Amma’s manipulative behavior, Adora’s abusive behavior, and Camille’s amazing ability to hold it all together. Stay tuned at the end for discussion of the season premiere of Better Call Saul. […]

Sharp Objects 105 “Closer”: Gone With the Wind Gap

Episode four of Sharp Objects, “Ripe,” shows us how the women of Wind Gap use manipulation and information to control the people around them. We discuss gender expectations, performance, trauma, and also some lighter stuff. Adora continues to be ridiculously perfect, Amma continues to probably be the killer, and we’re not sure we can […]

701 “Dragonstone”: 1000 is Westerosi for A Lot

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