Spoilers American Gods - Season 1
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That's good, 'cause every time somebody talks about how something was different in the book version of a show or movie, I want to throw a bag of dog poo at them.
But it's also not going to last and not just because this is a multi-season series based on a finite book. We already know Gaiman created a whole new character for the show (Corbin Bernsen's Vulcan) and I'm sure that won't be the only major divergent point.
I initially planned to read the book again prior to the show's debut, but that news and Fuller and Green's clear intentions to expand beyond the original text (with Gaiman's blessing) stayed my hand.
Of course, that gives me the added bonus of not perpetually pointing out differences because my memory sucks.
I initially planned to read the book again prior to the show's debut, but that news and Fuller and Green's clear intentions to expand beyond the original text (with Gaiman's blessing) stayed my hand.
Of course, that gives me the added bonus of not perpetually pointing out differences because my memory sucks.
That's good, 'cause every time somebody talks about how something was different in the book version of a show or movie, I want to throw a bag of dog poo at them.
The Anansi in the book was a fair bit older than than show Anansi.
Miss Chicken waits for the dog poo.
People are so stupid. And gullible. 
I liked that the episode stepped away from Shadow Moon and focused more with other gods in this episode. The opening sequence with Anubis was especially intriguing and touching. I've never seen Chris Obi before, but I quite liked him as Anubis and he reminded me of Richard Brooks with his thick voice.
I liked that the episode stepped away from Shadow Moon and focused more with other gods in this episode. The opening sequence with Anubis was especially intriguing and touching. I've never seen Chris Obi before, but I quite liked him as Anubis and he reminded me of Richard Brooks with his thick voice.
After seeing it my first thought was "I wonder if someone is going to actually try this now.".
I struggled to understand the time-period the book was set in: there were references to book aeroplane tickets over the internet and fairly modern stuff like that, but overall it had an "olde-worlde" feel to it (which I guess was partly the point) so I can imagine a scheme like that working in the past. Definitely in the 19th Century, but possibly as late as the 1970s or '80s: I could imagine small business (corner shops, and I think night clubs were explicitly mentioned) collecting enough money to be a security risk but not large enough to have sufficient security to store it over night; hence the need to deposit money as soon as practicable.
I kind of thought of it in the same way as the the "false" passport scam in "Day of the Jackal" - it would work in theory but there's probably enough latent security in the system to nullify it.
dJE
I kind of thought of it in the same way as the the "false" passport scam in "Day of the Jackal" - it would work in theory but there's probably enough latent security in the system to nullify it.
dJE
I'm enjoying the show. My one issue is unfortunately with the lead Ricky Whittle. He feels a little stiff to me or maybe it is just that he is surrounded by so many great actors. He is the star but doesn't feel like the star if that makes any sense. I'm hoping he warms up to the role a bit as the show goes on. Overall the show is great.
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That was a good episode. A Muslim woman meeting a god of her ancestors. Two average looking middle eastern guys engaging in an intimate relationship. But i did find Mr Wednesday's scheme a bit hard to swallow. I don't see it working in real life now days.
I like the openings for this show. It really fleshes out the old gods.
I like the openings for this show. It really fleshes out the old gods.
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I think it's true enough that the money scheme would cause a lot of raised eyebrows and plenty of people would just hold on to their money, but there's absolutely no denying the fact that some people really are that dumb/trusting. He doesn't need every mark to fall for it.
The only part that stretched believability for me was how easily the cop was convinced - no good cop would've let it go at just that. But, again, there's absolutely no denying that some cops really aren't good cops. I have heard actual news stories of cops doing dumber things than this.
The only part that stretched believability for me was how easily the cop was convinced - no good cop would've let it go at just that. But, again, there's absolutely no denying that some cops really aren't good cops. I have heard actual news stories of cops doing dumber things than this.
You might well be right, but for me it feels like more of an acting issue than a deliberate characterization. We'll see as the show goes on I guess. It's no crime to be a little stiff in comparison to an amazing actor like Ian McShane. Still I'm hoping Whittle will step up his game a bit over the next few episodes.
I liked Whittle on The 100 and was sorry to see him leave the show. But when a better gig calls, you do what you gotta do. Liking him here on AG too.
You should know better than to trust Dane Cook with your girl...
I certainly wasn't expecting this episode. I thought the flashback was going to be kind of pointless until she rose from the freakin' grave. For a moment I thought she walked into the Field of Dreams but that wasn't the case. ;lol: I liked how her handling of death contrasted with that woman we saw before. F'U death!
I was surprised how modest the episode was with nudity considering what they and Emily Browning have shown before but after being in creepy movies like Sleeping Beauty and having photos leaked online I can't blame her.
I certainly wasn't expecting this episode. I thought the flashback was going to be kind of pointless until she rose from the freakin' grave. For a moment I thought she walked into the Field of Dreams but that wasn't the case. ;lol: I liked how her handling of death contrasted with that woman we saw before. F'U death!
I was surprised how modest the episode was with nudity considering what they and Emily Browning have shown before but after being in creepy movies like Sleeping Beauty and having photos leaked online I can't blame her.
Fascinating episode. I loved how episode focused entirely on Laura and how the perspective gives further insight into Shadow and their relationship together, from the very start. I particularly enjoyed her sassy interactions with Anubis and her not-so-friendly reunion with Audrey.
The most interesting thing about this episode is how I've come to realize just how much I've forgotten about the novel: I only recall the extent of Laura's presence in the story as a memory to Shadow and not that she rose from the dead thanks to Mad Sweeney's gold coin. I had to read up on the character's bio on the Wikia page for American Gods to remind myself the nature of her role in the novel.
I went back and watched the ending of episode 1, and noticed the cleverness of the editing for the final scene and how Robbie was freed. It does a very good job of hiding Laura's presence, aside from one brief silhouette through the falling blanket of blood. I'm pretty sure this is a new addition to the series because I don't think Robbie was even hanged, but I could be wrong. Like I said, I don't remember much.
The most interesting thing about this episode is how I've come to realize just how much I've forgotten about the novel: I only recall the extent of Laura's presence in the story as a memory to Shadow and not that she rose from the dead thanks to Mad Sweeney's gold coin. I had to read up on the character's bio on the Wikia page for American Gods to remind myself the nature of her role in the novel.
I went back and watched the ending of episode 1, and noticed the cleverness of the editing for the final scene and how Robbie was freed. It does a very good job of hiding Laura's presence, aside from one brief silhouette through the falling blanket of blood. I'm pretty sure this is a new addition to the series because I don't think Robbie was even hanged, but I could be wrong. Like I said, I don't remember much.
I thought the same thing! Good to know I wasn't the only one.For a moment I thought she walked into the Field of Dreams but that wasn't the case.
Huh, I wasn't aware of any past history for Browning regarding nudity. I just figured she didn't want to do it. And for the most part, it didn't stand out.